Walk for Wellbeing with Willow Burn this January

In 2025, we’re inviting you to 'Walk for Wellbeing' with Willow Burn Hospice and the Walk & Talk Trust.

Our first walk is on Sunday 19 January beginning at the Newbiggin Lane entrance to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path and forms a figure of 8 route. Initially following the railway path before veering off track to the Smallhope Burn as it winds through Dora's Wood. The route then continues along the path until it ventures through the Malton Nature Reserve, circling around Biggen Farm before returning to the Lanchester Railway Path. The walk ends with a final detour from the path taking you through Lanchester Village.

This walk, sponsored by Willow Burn, is part of Walk & Talk Trust’s Heritage 100 Walks.

When: Sunday 19 January setting off at 10am
Where: Lanchester Heritage 100
Distance: 8.2 km (5.095 miles)
Registration Fee: £5.00 per adult, £2.50 per child, dogs free
Fundraising Pledge: Raise whatever you can

This is a family event, children and dogs welcome.
'Walks for Wellbeing' isn't just about supporting your Local Hospice. It is about you, your health and social connections. There are so many benefits of walking including -

Improve fitness. Walking with friends, family, your dogs and walking groups encourages you to be more active. 
Relieve stress.  Walking is a great way to zone-out and rid yourself of stress.
Lower blood pressure. Being active can help to prevent high blood pressure.
Discover new places. Explore your local area and find beautiful locations along the way.
Improve mental wellbeing Build a social connection with other walkers.
Walk and play with your dog. Have fun playing with your dog while getting in your daily miles.

Register Here - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C5_zXjFD7EmQ4b0pmYUonxJtG-fB2SJIu_VvAhZ7ZGtUODA4TkVFSEdOMzQ3Tjk2QkY4TDQxWjJNNy4u&route=shorturl

When you sign up for our 'Walk for Wellbeing', you will be sent a link to an online fundraising page which you can personalise. It couldn’t be easier: set your fundraising target, send the page to your loved ones (or share it on social media) and encourage people to donate online in a few clicks.

So, what are you waiting for, pull on those walking shoes! You can explore your local area, improve your mental wellbeing whilst making new friends and seeing some familiar faces, knowing every step you take will help the nursing and care team at Willow Burn provide the very best care to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families when they truly need it.

For inspiration about Walks for Wellbeing, read about Mandy and John's 'Walkies for Willow Burn' in 2024 here:

• John and Blossom: https://willowburnhospice.org.uk/fundraising-stories/walkies-for-willow-burn-with-john-and-blossom

• Mandy and Rosie: https://willowburnhospice.org.uk/fundraising-stories/walkies-for-willow-burn-with-mandy-and-rosie

Our January 'Walk for Wellness' will just be the first in a series of walks in 2025, you can also get involved in Walkies for Willow Burn with your furry friends.