Forest bathing
Take a nature reset.
- Booking essential
Join Kirstie Mawhinney of Through the Trees for a guided Forest Bathing experience.
Forest Bathing is a slow, sensory experience proven to ease anxiety, calm the nervous system, and deepen your connection with the natural world.
This three-hour walk covers 1–1.5 miles at a relaxed pace. You’ll taste tea and cakes made from foraged produce, create simple eco-art and explore the forest through gentle movement, breathwork, and moments of stillness.
And in true National Trust style, your session will end with homemade cake baked by Kirstie.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £35.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call n/a.
- Accessibility
The experience takes place in the forest. Please expect muddy, undulating ground.
- Meeting point
Meet Kirstie at Visitor Reception. Please show your booking upon arrival for free entry.
- Suitability for children
Designed for adults
- What to bring and wear
Weather appropriate clothing. Please be tick aware.
- Other
Please contact Kirstie at kirstie@throughthetrees.org.uk or phone 07980 880596, if you have any questions.
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