Nature Walks in Stoke-on-Trent – Improve Your Mental Health

Nature Walks

at Longton Park

Join us for a walk

Most of our nature walks take place at Longton Park but we do go for walks at several other venues across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

Our walks aim to get people outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Going for a walk – long or short – can help prevent weight gain and fatigue and lessens the risk of chronic disease. Walking also reduces stress and improves mental wellbeing.

Complete our application form to join the walks

Our walk timetable

We have weekly walks at Longton Park, which take place on Tuesdays between 1:00pm and 2:30pm.

We also have our Big Walks, which are slightly more challenging and take place at various locations across Staffordshire.

Please check our timetable to see all our upcoming walks.

View our timetable

Not sure if walking is for you?

Nature walks help to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Studies have shown that spending time around nature can help to lower cortisol levels (cortisol is the hormone associated with stress).

Walking and being surrounded nature is thought to have a restorative effect on the brain, which can lead to improved mood. This, in turn helps reduce symptoms of depression.

Furthermore, being among nature helps boost creativity and problem-solving skills. Studies have shown that exposure to natural environments can improve cognitive function.

Benefits of walking

Benefits of walking

Walk Talk Action's Teri Elder discusses the physical and mental benefits of walking with Radio Stoke presenter, Susan Hanks.

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Our Retreat in Fenpark

Our Retreat
in Fenpark

Our retreat is a place where some of our programmes and goals come together. It’s a beautiful space where community members can engage in different programmes, access support, meet other people and learn new skills.

We have an interactive walking route exclusively for WTA participants, which includes the five ways of wellbeing, enlivening all the senses and encouraging positivity.

Our Retreat at Fenpark

Our retreat is a place where some of our programmes and goals come together. It’s a beautiful space where community members can engage in different programmes, access support, meet other people and learn new skills.

We have an interactive walking route exclusively for WTA participants, which includes the five ways of wellbeing, enlivening all the senses and encouraging positivity.