Feel Good in The Forest

Feel Good in the Forest at Guisborough offers a welcoming programme of free activities designed to support your health and wellbeing in the beautiful setting of Guisborough Forest.

Our timetable includes:

  • Tai Chi: Mindful movement sessions led by an experienced instructor, suitable for all abilities and adaptable to individual needs. Includes relaxation and mindfulness.
  • Walking Photography: Friendly, supportive walks to improve your photography skills using a camera or smartphone, with time to socialise afterwards.
  • Forest Yoga: Beginner-friendly yoga classes focusing on gentle movement, standing poses, and relaxation, all while enjoying the healing benefits of nature.
  • Nature Journaling: Slow down and connect with the forest through creative journaling. All materials provided; no experience needed. Accessible sessions available.
  • The Men's Wild Haven: A men's mental health group offering woodland skills, greenwood working, and a supportive space to talk, listen, or simply enjoy company.
  • NUR in Nature: Women-only wellbeing walks led by multi-lingual staff, specialising in support for the BME community. Free limited transport available from Middlesbrough.
  • Forest Wellbeing Walks (Dog Friendly): Leisurely, inclusive walks for all abilities, led by staff and volunteers, with plenty of opportunities for dogs to rest and explore.

All activities are free-of-charge and include optional time for refreshments and socialising. You can self-refer or be referred by a support organisation or worker.

Booking is essential for all sessions. Please see individual activity details for booking contacts and forms.

Location: Guisborough Forest, Pinchinthorpe, Guisborough, TS14 8HD

Who can attend? Most sessions are open to all adults, with some activities tailored for specific groups (e.g. men, women, BME community). All abilities are welcome, and sessions can be adapted to meet your needs. Please contact us to discuss accessibility or support requirements.

Why join?

  • Improve your physical and mental health
  • Connect with nature and others
  • Enjoy a safe, supportive environment
  • Learn new skills and try something different

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Categories:
Outdoor activities
Exercise and fitness classes
Activities for older people
Carers support groups
Connecting with nature
Connecting with others
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Support for carers
Volunteering
Service access criteria:

Participants are required to fall into one of the below categories:

  • Mild to moderate mental health conditions
  • Long term health conditions
  • Experiencing a health inequality
  • At risk of loneliness and isolation
  • Not completing 150 minutes of activity per week
Additional needs catered for:
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks): 0
Getting active, mental health, nature, volunteering
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