Forestry England is launching wellbeing trails in forests across the country this autumn to help people take care of their physical and mental health. The self-led trails wind through the trees in 18 forests and woodlands across England, encouraging visitors to pause, unplug and mindfully reconnect with nature as they walk.
The sensitively designed trails have themed panels amongst the trees inviting visitors to slow down, notice and absorb the beautiful woodland landscape as they walk. With scientific evidence showing positive effects on physical and mental health of being amongst trees, Forestry England’s trails encourage everyone to take time to relax and experience the restorative benefits of the forest.
A forest wellbeing journal accompanies the trails, enhancing visitors’ wellbeing experience. Beautifully designed, with space for individual reflections, the journal offers ideas for mindful activities to try out in the forest and at home. Visitors can get a copy at some of the forest visitor centres or download it for free from the Forestry England website before a visit.
Ellen Devine, Forestry England Wellbeing Programme Manager, said; “We’re delighted to offer this wellbeing experience to our visitors and support people to reconnect with nature. As autumn’s colours begin to show, it’s the perfect season for a mindful walk. Forests are peaceful, magical places and being amongst the trees gives all of us incredible boosts to our health and wellbeing including lowering our blood pressure and strengthening our immune system.
Each season will offer a new perspective on the forest landscape, from the golden colours of autumn leaves in dappled sunshine, to the winter beauty of trees and branches on a frosty day. These wellbeing trails across the nation’s forests are a fantastic way to relax and experience the restorative effects of the forest.”
As well as the wellbeing trails, Forestry England has created a hub of virtual forest experiences, allowing people to enjoy the tranquillity of the forest whenever they need to – www.forestryengland.uk/wellbeing.
Forestry England’s wellbeing trails can be found at:
- Alice Holt Forest, Surrey
- Chopwell Wood, Gateshead
- Hamsterley Forest, County Durham
- Thames Chase Community Forest Centre, Essex
- Mamhead (near Haldon), Devon
- Forest of Dean – Symonds Yat, Gloucestershire
- Haughmond Hill, Shropshire
- Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, Hampshire
- West Walk, Hampshire
- Ennerdale, Cumbria
- Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire
- Guisborough Forest, North Yorkshire
- Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire
- Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire
- Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire
- Fineshade Wood, Northamptonshire
- Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire
- Cely Woods, Essex
- Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Kent (launching in Spring 2024)
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