Wellbeing Walks
Let’s Get Outside. Let’s Reconnect. Let’s Walk With Curiosity.
These aren't walks about covering ground. They're opportunities to get outside, to reconnect with nature or with other people. From friendly Midlife Walks & Talks to sensory-led mindful walks to longer wellbeing hikes through the countryside, each experience is designed to support wellbeing, curiosity and connection.
What makes these walks special
Every walk is led by me, Chantelle - Founder of The Naturally Curious, a fully insured, qualified Lowland Leader (Mountain Training UK), CMA-registered Forest Bathing Guide, and certified in both Mental Health First Aid and Outdoor First Aid.
That background means every walk I lead is properly planned, walked in advance, and risk assessed, and every walk is held with genuine care for wellbeing, not just navigation.
It also means I can offer more than one kind of walk. Rather than a single fixed format, I've developed three different types of walks (so far!). Some focus on connection and conversation, others on mindfulness and sensory awareness, while others offer a longer opportunity to explore beautiful local landscapes at a gentle pace across Petersfield, Hampshire, West Sussex, and Surrey.
Why walking is so good for us
Walking is one of the simplest, most accessible forms of movement we have: no equipment, no experience, just a pair of comfortable shoes and a bit of time. And the evidence for what it does for us is compelling.
Physically, regular walking can help lower the risk and severity of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cognitive decline, while also potentially improving sleep and supporting healthy ageing. Even a brisk 30–35 minute walk can strengthen the heart, help regulate blood pressure, and support joint mobility.
Mentally, the benefits are just as significant. Walking encourages the release of endorphins, helping to lower stress and anxiety and lift mood, and time outdoors adds natural light exposure, which further supports mood and a sense of accomplishment. Slowing the pace and bringing attention to breath and surroundings, the essence of mindful walking, has been shown to reduce negative thinking and improve focus, memory, and overall mental clarity.
Put simply: walking supports body and mind together, and doing it outdoors, with intention, and occasionally alongside others, only deepens that effect.
Walking alongside others can provide an additional sense of connection and social support, something that becomes increasingly important during periods of change and transition in life.
Who they're for
These walks exist to support wellbeing in different ways.
If you're looking for connection and community, our Midlife Walks & Talks offer a welcoming space for local women to walk and chat together.
If you need a chance to slow down and recharge, our Sensory Walks provide a more mindful, nature-immersive experience inspired by forest bathing principles.
If you're craving fresh air, movement and a little adventure, our Curious Hikes offer longer guided walks through some of the beautiful landscapes around Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
No experience is needed either way, just an open mind and comfortable, supportive shoes.
If you have any questions about the walks available and whether they’re for you, just drop me an email.
Types of Walks
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Midlife Walks & Talks Petersfield
(Petersfield & surrounding green spaces)
Every Friday - 11:30am - 1-1,5hrs - Free
A welcoming walking community for women in midlife.
Whether you're navigating peri-menopause, menopause, caring for ageing parents, changing family dynamics, work pressures, grief, or simply looking to connect with other local women, these walks offer a chance to step outside, move gently, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of walking together.
There's no agenda and no expectation to share more than you want to. Come for the conversation, the fresh air, the movement, or simply to spend time in the company of like-minded women.
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Sensory Walks
(In and around the Petersfield area, East Hampshire)
Usually Held Fortnightly - Mid-Week - 1-1,5hrs - £18pp
A genuine chance to pause, slow down and allow your mind and body to recharge.
These walks are inspired by the ethos of forest bathing. They're slow, silent, mindful, and will usually focus on a single sense. These mindful walks are what enables our brains and nervous system to rest, recharge and rebalance.
If you're looking for a way to help support focus, concentration, energy, and all the other wellbeing benefits of being outside in general, these shorter lunch-time walks are perfect for you.
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Curious Hikes
(East Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey)
Held approx. every 6 weeks · 2–3hrs · From £10pp
If you're looking for a longer wellbeing reset, with some gentle movement, fresh air, beautiful views, good company, and a reason to get properly outside with like-minded people, this is the walk for you.
It's not about speed or difficulty. It's about giving yourself the space to walk, breathe, and be curious again.
These walks incorporate a point of local interest that changes with the seasons. Some walks are simply about walking and talking together; others might bring in a chance to journal, forage, learn about local conservation, or hear a slice of local history.
How to join a walk
Whether joining a free Midlife Walk & Talk, a Sensory Walk, or a Curious Hike, booking in advance helps us keep groups at a comfortable size and ensures everyone receives the information they need before the walk.
Dates and booking links will be shared very soon! In the meantime, if you'd like to get yourself added to our waiting list, sign up using the form below, and you'll be the first to hear when our walking dates go live.
Corporate Wellbeing
A guided walk is a simple, powerful way to get a team outdoors together, away from screens, into conversation, and genuinely present with each other. Whether it's a short Sensory Walk to reset during an away day or a longer Curious Hike as part of a wellbeing offsite, walking together tends to open people up in ways meeting rooms rarely do.
About your Guide
Hi, I'm Chantelle, founder of The Naturally Curious. I hold a Lowland Leader qualification (Mountain Training UK), and I'm also a CMA-registered Forest Bathing Guide, qualified Sauna Master, and Contrast Therapy Instructor, trained under the guidance of Prof. Susanna Søberg, alongside Mental Health First Aid and Outdoor First Aid qualifications.
My approach is friendly, evidence-based, and grounded in nature, blending ancient practice with modern science to help you slow down, reconnect, and feel more like yourself.