Come for a chilled woodland walk to give thanks to nature, set intentions for the coming season and celebrate the autumn equinox.
- Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
- Difficulty rating: Beginner/Improver*
- Walking time: 3 hours
- Pace: Slow with plenty of stops to rest and be in nature.
- Elevation: 100m - 240m (a few little hills but we'll take it slow and steady).
- Accessibility: This walk will largely be on potentially muddy, unpaved, uneven footpaths with tree roots, with some gates/stiles. There will be a few fairly steep but short hills to ascend and some gradual downhills.
- Kit needed: Sturdy shoes you don't mind getting muddy (trainers with good grip, walking shoes/boots etc.), a small rucksack to carry your food (lunch and snacks), water (at least 1.5 litres), personal medication, a waterproof and spare layer (jumper or long sleeved top), something to sit on the ground (plastic bag, sit mat etc.), and possibly and umbrella and/or sun protection (weather dependent).
*Beginner/Improver walks are for people who have been on short walks before (walks with friends/family, dog walks, complete beginner walks in a group etc.) but want to try a half day walk that involves walking a little further with a few more hills. Everyone is welcome but it is important that we all go at the same pace, so be prepared to walk slower than usual, especially if you are used to walking longer distances more frequently. The idea is to have a chilled time connecting with nature and enjoying the journey together - not ‘smashing the hike' as fast as possible. Snack breaks and pauses to marvel at nature are encouraged!
Any questions or if you've missed out on the ‘pay what you can’ tickets and are unwaged/a carer/can't afford a ticket, let me know and if there's still space I'll ping you a free ticket - outtohike@gmail.com
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