Gentle Outdoor Wellness Walks in Tavistock, West Devon
for chronic illness, burnout recovery
& gentle self-care
These slow, supported walks offer a calm way for people to reconnect with nature, their bodies, and their breath - without pressure, performance or overwhelm.
Whether you're living with chronic illness, navigating hormonal change, recovering from burnout or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, these sessions offer a calm, accessible way to gently rebuild trust in your body and nervous system.
Each walk weaves together mindful, slow-paced movement, simple breathing techniques, seasonal awareness, nervous system support and gentle social connection (always optional)
There's no 'keeping up', no expectation to share and no need to push through. You're welcome exactly as you are.
Two Walk Options Each Month
To make these walks as inclusive as possible, we offer two routes:
The Accessible Path Walk: A fully paved, predictable route with frequent rest opportunities. Suitable for low stamina, chronic illness, mobility concerns and post-illness recovery.
The Moorland Ease Walk: A gentle moorland path offering deeper sensory connection with nature, while still moving at a slow, supported pace.
Both walks follow the same calm structure and are facilitated with care, flexibility and compassion
Our Approach
These walks are grounded in holistic health, nervous system awareness and respect for the body's natural rhythms
We believe that healing happens through listening - not forcing.
Everything is offered with:
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accessibility and inclusion
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emotional safety
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low stimulation
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gentle pacing
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person-centred support
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a holistic body-mind approach
Rest, pauses and adaptations are always encouraged.
Meet the Women Supporting Our Walks
Joining us on selected walks are Rachel Thomson and Georgina Edwards — two experienced, compassionate, local practitioners who share a deep commitment to gentle, holistic well-being. Their presence helps create a calm, held and inclusive environment where everyone can feel supported at their own pace.
Georgina trained as an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor after recognising the importance of sustainable, whole-person wellbeing in her own life. With a background in care work, she brings warmth, steadiness and a deep respect for the connection between mind, body and environment.
Georgina deeply values the role of nature in grounding and recalibrating the nervous system, and she welcomes the way these walks offer a gentle, contained environment for connection — to ourselves, to others, and to the natural world.
Rachel is an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP. Her approach is holistic and relational, informed by person-centred and trauma-aware principles.
Rachel brings something particularly important to these walks — lived experience. She understands first-hand the challenges of chronic pain, reduced mobility and recovery after serious illness. Nature and therapeutic support have played a vital role in her own journey, and she is passionate about helping create accessible spaces where others can feel less alone.
Practical Details
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Frequency: 2 walks monthly, on the second and fourth Monday of each month
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Duration: approx. 60 minutes
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Group Size: small & supportive
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Location: local nature spaces in and around Tavistock, West Devon
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Booking: advance booking required
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Suitable for: chronic illness, menopause support, stress recovery,
burnout, illness recovery, gentle self-care
Booking Your Gentle Outdoor Wellness Walk
These sessions are designed to support your well-being in a calm, compassionate way.
Before booking, you'll receive full details about the route, terrain, facilities and meeting point so you can choose the option that feels right for your body. You'll also receive a consultation form for you to complete so that we can be sure that we can offer you the best support for your needs. If you are unsure which walk is best for you, you're always welcome to get in touch for guidance.
Pricing
Pay Per Walk - £15 per session
Monthly Pass - £25 for two walks
Concessions are available. Please contact us to discuss or to book your space.
