A guided wellbeing and nature walk between Cottingham and Beverley (and optional relax in a cafe at the end!)

Join Alan for a gentle group walk from Cottingham to Beverley, following public footpaths through Millbeck Local Nature Reserve and Beverley Parks, with a short pause at the Millennium Orchard.

The walk will finish at Junk Soul Smothered, where you can choose to buy food and drinks, socialise, and take some time to reflect on your experience with the trees. You are welcome to stay at Junk for as long as you like.

The aim is simple: to spend time among trees and nature, enjoy the outdoors, and experience a sense of wellbeing with like-minded people.

This is a gentle, social walk, rather than a fast-paced hike. The emphasis is on being outdoors, connecting with nature, taking things at a comfortable pace, and enjoying time with others.

The walk:

Meet at 10:00am at Cottingham Green bus shelter

The distance is approximately 6.5 miles

The walking time is around 3 hours, depending on the needs of the group

The terrain is mostly flat, with no stiles

Some sections have uneven ground, so comfortable, sturdy footwear is recommended.

Please dress appropriately for the weather, and bring plenty of hydration.

Accessibility notes:

This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters, including all-terrain models, because there are some very narrow sections of path.

There are also some uneven surfaces.

If you have any accessibility needs, concerns, or would like to discuss possible adjustments, please get in touch by emailing arts@hfoe.org.uk before booking. We are happy to talk through the route and see what might be possible.

You do not have to complete the full distance. By prior arrangement, it may be possible to join the group part way through the walk.

Alternatively, you can join us directly at Junk at around 1:00pm (in which case, don't book - just turn up and find us!)

Getting to and from Cottingham and Beverley

Cottingham is well served by buses and trains from Hull, Beverley and surrounding areas. If you are cycling or driving, there are free car parks, Sheffield cycle stands and electric vehicle charging facilities in Cottingham. There are regular trains back to Cottingham from Beverley, making it possible to return to collect a car or bicycle.

We look forward to walking with you!!

This activity has been commissioned by Hull and East Riding Friends of the Earth as part of Tree Stories, a creative community nature project funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund.

Description supplied by the event organiser.