Mindful nature walk

Enjoy a gentle walk around Edenbrook Country Park connecting with the nature around you

Enjoy a gentle walk around Bramshot Farm Country Park and notice the nature around you.
This walk can help you enjoy nature and take time for yourself. There are eight signs along the route. They will guide you around the circular walk.

Most of the route is suitable for wheelchairs, walkers and prams. About 90% of the route is on gravel paths. The rest is on grass paths, which should be dry in summer. The grass path is between points three and four.

If you enjoy this walk, you can also use our free self-led mindful walk guide. You can use it in any green space, such as a park, woodland or garden. You can collect a copy from our council offices in Harlington Way, Fleet, or download a copy.

Download mindful nature walk guide 

How to enjoy this walk

  1. Pause and notice: At each stop, pause for a moment. Look, listen, smell and feel what is around you. There are benches at or near points one, five and seven, and between points one and two, and seven and eight. You can use them to rest during your walk.
  2. Optional nature journaling: Feel free to use a sketchbook to record your thoughts or feelings. We’ve included journaling prompts at each stop, but it’s up to you if you want to use them.

Tips for a successful walk

  1. Go slow: This walk is about taking your time. It is not about speed. Walk at a pace that feels comfortable for you. If you do not stop, the walk takes about 20 minutes. If you spend five minutes at each stop, the walk could take about one hour.
    If you would like to stop for a picnic, you can go to the picnic area. You can then skip point six, or go back to the top path and carry on to point six.
  2. Stay in the moment: Try to focus on what is around you. Use your senses to help you feel calm and present.
  3. Be flexible: This guide is here to help you. You can change the walk to suit your needs.
     

Map of walk


A map showing Bramshot Farm with stop along the route corresponding to the mindful walk instructions

 

Directions and information


A wooden sign explaining what to do at point one. The text is mirrored on the webpage

Directions to point one

From the car park, take the path by the notice board on your right. You will see point one.

What3words for point one: ///dabbled.triathlon.home 

Google map pin for point one

Walking time: about 30 seconds

Point one - Movement and body awareness

Instructions: Start by standing or sitting still and taking a deep breath. Slowly roll your shoulders and stretch, noticing how your body feels. Is there tension or relaxation? How does the ground feel beneath your feet?

Optional journaling: How do you feel as you begin your walk? You can sketch your surroundings or write about your initial impressions of the walk.


A wooden sign explaining what to do at point two. The text is mirrored on the webpage

Directions to point two

Carry on along the path. When you reach the crossroads before the cow sculpture, turn right. You will find the sign for point two at the first wetlands viewing platform.

What3words for point two: ///native.scrapped.conspired 

Google map pin for point two

Walking time: about 3 minutes

Point two - Sight

Instructions: Find a spot with a clear view. Spend a few minutes simply observing. Notice the colours, shapes and patterns. Look for details like the texture of a leaf or the play of light and shadow. What stands out to you?

Optional journaling: Sketch something that catches your eye or write about what you can see. How does the scenery make you feel?


A wooden sign explaining what to do at point three. The text is mirrored on the webpage

Directions to point three

Carry on along the path past the wetlands viewing points. Follow the path around the bend by the old oak and willow trees. You will find point three there.

What3words for point three: ///envelope.cherished.madness

Google map pin for point three

Walking time: about 5 minutes

Point three - Sound

Instructions: Close your eyes and focus on the sounds around you. Can you hear birds, rustling leaves or distant voices? What’s the quietest sound you can detect?

Optional journaling: List or draw the sounds you notice. You could sketch what you think is making these sounds or reflect on how these sounds make you feel.


A wooden sign explaining what to do at point four. The text is mirrored on the webpage

Directions to point four 

Carry on along the path. At the crossroads, go straight on until you reach two gates. Go through the left gate into the grass field. Follow the path until you reach another gate. Go through the gate and take the path on the left. Walk past the ponds. As the path bends and goes under the trees, you will find point four.

What3words for point four: ///track.wicked.envisage 

Google map pin for point four

Walking time: about 4 minutes

Point four - Touch

Instructions: Explore what’s around you by touching things like tree bark, leaves, grass or stones. Notice the different textures, rough and smooth, warm and cool.

Optional journaling: You might do a texture rubbing or sketch a close-up of what you’ve touched. Write about how these sensations feel.


A wooden sign explaining what to do at point five. The text is mirrored on the webpage

Directions to point five 

Keep following the path under the trees. When you come out of the trees, you will reach another crossroads. Take the path on your right. Follow it until you reach the bench with the owls. This is point five.

What3words for point five: ///pulled.thrashed.examiner 

Google map pin for point five

Walking time: about 1 minute and 30 seconds

Point five - Smell

Instructions: Take a deep breath and notice the scents around you. Smell the earth, water, plants or air. How do the scents change as you move?

Optional journaling: Describe or draw the smells you notice. Do they bring back any memories? How do they make you feel? 


A wooden sign post explaining what to do at point six. The text is mirrored on the webpage.

Directions to point six

Keep following the path. At the crossroads, you can turn left and go over the bridge to the picnic area. Or you can stay on the path to the right and carry on to point six.

What3words for point six: ///splendid.dwarf.blackbird

Google map pin for point six

Walking time: about 3 minutes

Point six - Temperature and weather

Instructions: Pause and consider the weather. Is it warm, cool, breezy or still? How does the air feel on your skin? Look at the sky and consider the weather and how it makes you feel.

Optional journaling: How does the weather impact your experience? You can sketch the sky or describe the weather and how it makes you feel.


A wooden sign post explaining what to do at point seven. The text is mirrored on the webpage.

Directions to point seven

Keep following the path. After the bend, near the bench, you will find point seven. 

What3words for point seven: ///oppose.dried.sundial 

Google map pin for point seven

Walking time: about 2 minutes and 30 seconds

Point seven - Breath

Instructions: Take a few deep breaths, focus on the feeling of air moving in and out of your body. Notice how deep breathing can make you feel calm and clear.

Optional journaling: How do you feel after focusing on your breath? Draw something that makes you think of calm or stillness. 


A wooden post explaining what to do at point eight. The text is mirrored on the webpage.

Directions to point eight 

Follow the path into the next field. You will pass another bench on the way to the last stop. Point eight is before the notice board by the car park. This is the end of the walk. 

What3words for point eight: ///radiating.landlords.dealings 

Google map pin for point eight

Walking time: about 3 minutes

Point eight – Reflection

Instructions: As you near the end of your walk, take a moment to reflect on your experience. How do you feel now compared to when you started? What did you enjoy most?

Optional journaling: Write about or draw your favourite part of the walk. Did you learn something along the walk?

Closing Thoughts

Thank you for taking part in this mindful nature walk. We hope it helped you enjoy nature and take time for yourself.

We made this walk with support from the Here for Hart community network. It is also part of Hampshire County Council's sensory walks in nature trails.

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