Join a mental health walk this summer

Our Recovery and Wellbeing College has teamed up with Mental Health Mates to host a series of friendly and inclusive ‘wellbeing walks’ in areas across the East Riding of Yorkshire, throughout June and July this year.

The aim of the walks is to encourage more people to get out and about, taking positive steps to support their general health and wellbeing, meet new people in their area and enjoy the summer weather.

Each walk will be approximately 3 – 5km long, following an accessible route, to hopefully encourage a diverse range of people to come along and enjoy the fun. The walks will be held in a safe and supportive environment, with a friendly and approachable team.

The walks have also been designed to be relaxing and are an opportunity to walk at your own pace, take in the scenery, chat to others and simply enjoy your surroundings. There is no competitive or funding element – the only goal is to have fun with it!

Getting outside, frequent exercise, and time spent in nature are all things which are proven to boost our mood, so why not give it a try?

Join a wellbeing walk

Wellbeing walks are taking place in multiple areas across the East Riding. You can join your local one or travel around with us if you would like to get out and about and enjoy the different locations!

Monday 12 June – Driffield

Meet at the Leisure Centre, Bridlington Road, at 1pm to enjoy a circular stroll around the Driffield area and town.

Monday 19 June – Goole

Meet at Estcourt Street car park at 1pm to have a scenic stroll along the riverbank and back through the town.

Monday 26 June – Beverley

Meet at the Foresters Arms, Beckside, at 1pm to take a walk down the Beverley Beck.

Monday 3 July – Hornsea

Meet at Tesco Car Park, Southgate, at 1pm to have a gentle stroll to take in some of Hornsea Mere.

Monday 10 July – Bridlington

Meet in the car park at Bridlington Leisure Centre, Promenade, at 1pm to have a walk towards Sewerby and back.

Monday 17 July – Withernsea

Meet at the Leisure Centre, Station Road, at 1pm to take a walk along the promenade and back through the town.

To join a walk, all you need to do is turn up on the day, at the meeting location identified above.

You can also register for an account on our Recovery and Wellbeing College website, to benefit from a multitude of wellbeing courses, face-to-face sessions, and online meet ups.

Visit: https://humberrecoverycollege.nhs.uk/

Our Recovery and Wellbeing College have teamed up with Mental Health Mates on this project, who are a nationwide peer support network which mobilises an incredible group of volunteers to lead community-based walks that help people find a judgement-free space to connect.

With over 150 walks nationwide, Mental Health Mates aim to be in every major town and city in the coming years to ensure they are reaching those who need it most.

The enthusiastic and friendly team will be coming along with us on these walks and look forward to seeing you there. Together, they believe in the power of walking and connection to act as an invaluable tool for all of us on our mental health journeys.

Rain or shine, the walks are planned to go ahead, so please do check the weather and wear the appropriate clothing when joining us. Sturdy shoes are a good place to start, as well as suncream, water and a hat if the sun decides to join us on the day!

If you would like any more information about our summer wellbeing walks, please contact the team via email hnf-tr.recoverycollege@nhs.net or call 0800 9177752.