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Family Neurodivergent Nature Walk

A walk for neurodivergent families to connect and enjoy nature together. Led by ADHD coach Jane Woods and National Trust.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

A safe, friendly, non-judgemental space to meet like-minded neurodivergent people who enjoy spending time in nature. What can we learn from our natural world about creating the best environment to not just survive but to thrive, an environment where neurodiversity and biodiversity are celebrated? Unmask, unwind and engage all of your senses in a way that allows you to be your true self and your true nature. These walks are led by Jane Woods, Johanna Merry and a member of the National Trust team.

About your hosts...

Jane Woods is an ADHD coach, specialising in resilience and emotional wellbeing. She runs nature and creativity based mental health and wellbeing courses in the Purbeck community, and specialist training for healthcare professionals. Jane is highly skilled at facilitating diverse groups of people as well as working on a one-to-one basis. Johanna Merry has been a charity CEO and has wide experience providing adventure play and drama opportunities for children and adults with care and support needs, delivering advocacy projects across a variety of social care and educational settings with individuals, groups and families.

Please book a ticket for everybody coming.

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 03442491895

Accessibility

Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing place at Knoll Beach.

Meeting point

Knoll Beach, Ferry Rd, Studland, BH193AQ Park in the first car park, on the left. Follow the instructions on the A- board. what3words: /// rant.runner.ample

Suitability for children

Everyone welcome.

What to bring and wear

Clothing suitable to the weather. Walking shoes/boots recommended.

Other

No dogs please.

Upcoming events

Archaeology and Nature: Harvesting the Heath 

Find out how we lived off the heath with practical activities and exhibits.

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on
27 Jul to 28 Jul 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Sand Pit Play 

Join us in the big sand bowl in the dunes at Knoll Beach for sports and games.

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on
29 Jul to 26 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 4 other dates or times

Wellness in the Dunes: Yoga, Sound, Sauna & Lunch 

A restorative coastal morning in Studland’s dunes. Gentle yoga, a calming sound bath, beach sauna and a relaxed lunch — a rare opportunity to reset in this extraordinary landscape.

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on
8 Aug to 12 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 13:30+ 4 other dates or times

Mindfulness Walk 

Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes.

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on
21 Aug 2026
at 09:30 to 10:30