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Keswick Wellbeing Walk

Funded for you by the YHA Festival of Walking, an opportunity to join a Mind Over Mountains wellbeing walk, and spend time with our wellbeing team to support your mental health whilst out enjoying incredible scenery.

You can expect to come away from the day with a huge sense of achievement, new friends, relaxed and revitalised - with helpful guidance and tools for going forward in day to day life. 
We are here to support your mental fitness - in a positive, friendly way. Enjoy a walk alongside our professional counsellors & coaches, with a relaxed group of likeminded people.
This walk is graded
Our walk grades
1: Finding the right event for you

Finding the right event for you

These definitions are designed to give you an idea of the type of walk, so you can consider which might be suitable for you. They are a guideline only.

Various factors will affect the grading e.g. distance, terrain, ascent, time of year, general environment & individual experience. 

Retreats only: Be aware with our retreats that it is two days walking, with a longer walk with more ascent on the first day. On retreats you need to be able to walk for 2 days whilst carrying a daysack.

If you feel unsure - please contact us & we will do all we can to guide you. We really want to welcome you along with us on the right pathway forwards for you.

1: Introductory

Introductory

  • These walks are usually half days/part days.
  • Taking place on very good paths with minimal ascent/descent.
  • Less than 6km (3.7 miles) distances.
  • Generally urban, park or forest walks.
2: Easier

Easier

  • Half to full day walks around 5km – 12km (3 - 7.5 miles)
  • Clear well-walked footpaths, grass or bridleways.
  • Walks are fairly flat or with gentle inclines.
  • A great first step for less experienced walkers.
3: Moderate

Moderate

  • These are normally full day walks around 10-15km (6.2 - 9.3 miles).
  • There may be some more difficult paths (e.g. rough or loose underfoot). Generally hilly terrain & there may be short sections of steeper ascent/descent.  
  • Assumes a basic level of fitness and mobility.
     
4: Harder

Harder

  • Full day walks around 10-15km (6.2 - 9.3 miles).
  • There will be more difficult paths (e.g. rough, rocky, loose) with more ascent/descent including steeper sections.
  • These routes may be in more remote areas.
  • Good mobility & confidence on feet is required.

 

5: Challenging

Challenging

  • A longer full day with 7hrs + walking.
  • Higher level of fitness & walking experience required.
  • These can be challenging due to the length; or a combination of length & terrain including ascent/descent.
  • These are generally our Step Out or other Challenge walks.

Event Date

Event Time

Meet 09:15 for 09:30 start - 16:00 finish (approx)

Event Details

A stunning walk in the Keswick area, surrounded by incredible Lake District scenery including the beautiful lake of Derwent Water.We will meet at the Lakeside car park and then head up through the woodland footpath to Walla Crag, a fabulous viewpoint on the eastern side of the lake. We will have spectacular views over Derwent Water and out towards the Southwestern Fells. We will then slowly descend, going through Great Wood. Our walk will finish along a gentle path on the shores of Derwent Water, for a beautiful end to the day. 

Event Distance

6.5 miles/10.5 km

Total Ascent

394m

Start Point

Keswick YHA, Station Road, Keswick CA12 5LH

Parking

Free on street Parking. There is limited parking available on Station Road, however, there is free parking 400m away on Brundholme Road.

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Pre-Event Zoom Briefing

Thursday 12 September 6pm (zoom link will be sent to you by email) - a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet each other and the team. There will be an introductory coaching and mindfulness session, alongside a brief from our Mountain Leaders, with an opportunity to ask any questions before the walk.

Post-Event Zoom Briefing

Tuesday 17th September 6pm (zoom link will be sent to you by email) - Following our day in the hills, we will reflect on our achievements together, consider what has become clearer and focus on your next steps to move forward.

What's included

  • A day of guided hill-walking with professional mountain leaders
  • An introduction to mindfulness techniques
  • An opportunity to share your story with others in a safe, non-judgemental space, supported by our qualified counsellors & coaches
  • A day of respite from the stresses of our hectic modern lives
  • Build confidence and resilience with physical, emotional and mental challenges
  • Virtual check-ins before and after the day out with us

What's Not Included

  • Travel to the meeting point
  • Food/drinks during the walk
  • Walking equipment (although we will carry some spare essentials if you need to borrow anything, and we recommend Kitsquad who can help if you are on a low income and need some good kit.

Please take a moment to read this before you book, thank you. The spaces on our mental wellness walks are generously funded for you by our charity partners, and your place is a precious thing! In booking you commit to attending, or to telling us in advance if you cannot, so that we can re-allocate your space to someone else who needs it. Thank you so much.

As we are a mental health charity committed to supporting as many people as we can, we request that you book a maximum of 3 funded walks with us each year. Thank you so much for your support.

Walk cancellation by you: please advise us at the earliest opportunity if you can no longer attend. We have waiting lists for each event & need to give others the opportunity if you cannot join us.

Cancellation by us: We will notify you of cancellation as soon as possible if it is necessary for any reason, no less than 1 week before. Mind Over Mountains cannot be held liable for any accommodation / travelling costs due to cancellation.

Walk alterations: While every effort will be made to run walks as planned, Mind Over Mountains reserves the right to make changes due to weather conditions, participant fitness or as a result of risk assessments on the day.

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Mind Over Mountains welcomes all, regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Our inclusive retreats and walks ensure a comfortable, supportive environment. Join us to experience nature's healing power and a community where everyone is valued and respected. 

Keswick Wellbeing Walk waiting list

We'll let you know if a space becomes available!

Frequently asked questions

We are a walking charity - with walks/hikes which vary in how easy or challenging they are - so we give each of our walks a grading to give you a guide. Do take a look at the section on each walk or retreat listing titled 'Is this the right walk/event for me?' to help you. If you are still unsure please just contact us using the form below and we will get back to you quickly. Our fundraising challenge events do require higher levels of fitness & we are always happy to chat about what's involved.

We recommend our walkers wear walking boots with ankle support, walking shoes or off-road running trainers - the most important thing is having a more rugged sole/grip to prevent slips and potential injuries on rocky, muddy or uneven terrain. This doesn't have to be expensive or high-quality brands at all - Go Outdoors or Mountain Warehouse are generally very good value. 

We do work with a fantastic organisation called KitSquad who can help with providing second-hand kit so please do feel free to contact them with what you need and hopefully they can help.

All the food at our retreats is tasty vegetarian. We do our best to cater for most food intolerances or dietary requirements - we just ask you to let us know when booking your place.  

We love dogs! But unfortunately we only allow essential guide dogs, to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone.

Our walks & retreats are for anyone who would benefit from the opportunity to take some time walking in nature, with likeminded people, and listening support if needed from our coaches & counsellors. Or just a break from the day to day, to reset, reframe, refocus. We are all about mental fitness, wellness, and overall wellbeing. Managing overwhelm, anxiety, stress - or freeing you to make decisions that are feeling a bit much. We create a safe, confidential space to talk openly with no judgement, no pressure, and we enjoy wonderful walks and time in a group in the beautiful outdoors.

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