Mental Health Walk with Bethany

On Thursday 16th May 2024, we are teaming up with Bethany Nightingale for Mental Health Week. Bethany is a dedicated counsellor and life coach who specialises in empowering people from all walks of life to conquer obstacles, unearth their inherent potential, and craft the life they envision.

During the walk, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with Bethany, whose tranquil presence will leave you refreshed and prepared to tackle any hurdles that come your way.

We will be meeting at Blean Woods Car Park, Rough Common Rd, Port Ellen, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 9DD at 5:45 for a 6pm prompt start. Please note that there is limited parking in the car park, but on road parking is available throughout the village. Please Park responsibly. Please note that car parking charges are not covered in the event fee.

The route will take us approximately 2.5 hours, covering around 8.5 kilometres (5 miles) with a short break along the way. The cost to participate is £10 per person. Kindly inform us in advance if you are unable to attend, to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Meeting time – 5:45 ready for a 6pm prompt start.

Terrain – mostly flat Distance – approximately 8.5 km (5 miles)

Walking time – 3 hours total

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Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly and will go on a lead when required such as entering fields of livestock.

If we can ask everyone to bring with them:

A – Suitable footwear (strong shoes or boots preferably walking boots no Flip-flops)

B- A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers?) in case of rain

C – Drinking water and a packed lunch

D – Personal medication (please make me aware in confidence of any medical condition you may have that may affect you in the walk no matter how small)

E- Suitable walking clothing

There might only be ‘natural’ toilets along the way (a bush).