Welcome to the very first Book Corner. I'll be sharing a short extract from Between the Trails, alongside a personal reflection. My hope is that these moments encourage you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and perhaps see something familiar. From Between the Trails "There's a moment at the start of almost every walk when the world seems to exhale. The car door shuts, the boots go on, and the quiet begins. It's not silence exactly—there's always a hum of life—but a differe

Is nature-based wellbeing just a walk outdoors? Not quite. In this post, I explore how slowing down, engaging our senses and connecting with nature can support wellbeing in ways that go beyond simply covering distance. Discover what happens during a nature-based wellbeing session and why sometimes the most powerful part of being outdoors is learning to notice more.

Today, like many people, I was carrying the weight of responsibilities, chores and the constant feeling of being needed by others. The washing. The dishes. The messages. The endless to do list at work. The mental load that seems to follow us around wherever we go. So I packed up Belle and drove. I didn't really have a plan. I just knew I needed nature. I found myself drawn to Brereton Heath Nature Reserve. Usually when I go for a walk now, I make a conscious effort to notice.