Join a gentle and intentionally slow walk with guided sensory invitations along the way from a professional forest bathing and meditation guide.
Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing in the Brecks
A gentle and intentionally slow walk with guided sensory invitations along the way from a professional forest bathing and meditation guide. Designed to help you slow down, relax, and notice the beauty of nature. This walk will explore the beautiful Brecks heathland of Barnhamcross Common. This is a tranquil natural space on the edge of the town of Thetford.
Barnhamcross Common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and is particularly important for its plant life. The Common is made up of a range of habitats including wooded areas, open heathland, and riverside. These habitats create a peaceful backdrop for this calming guided walk.
This walk is hosted by BFER in collaboration with Pathmakers for the Walk Norfolk Festival 2023. Pathmakers is an accessible walking charity based in Norfolk, who launched the Walk Norfolk Festival, an annual autumn walking festival, in 2022.
Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing in the Brecks: Further Information
When: Friday 20th October
Where: Barnhamcross Common (Thetford)
Time: 10am-11.30am
Cost: £7 (This event is heavily subsidised by funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund.).
Age: This walk is suitable for anyone aged 16+ and anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles/ 2.4k
Travel and Meeting Point: Barnhamcross Common is accessible by buses 84 and 86 between Brandon and Bury St Edmunds (exit at stop: Thetford, Bracken Road). The bus stop is a short 2 minute walk from the event meeting point. Thetford Bus Interchange is approximately a 20 minute walk away. Thetford train station is approximately 30 minutes walk away. Free parking is available in the Barnhamcross Common car park
Booking required. For more information and to book, visit Pathmakers.org.uk or use the ‘Book Now’ button at the top of the page.
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