Women’s Wellness Walk’s in Surrey
If you’re a regular walker, you’ll already be aware of the physical and mental benefits of spending time in nature and moving your body. Add some good chat along the way, and you’ll be buzzing for hours. I’ve met some incredible people during my years of organising group hikes, each one of them sharing a fresh perspective, maybe a new hobby I hadn’t heard of, or interesting professional expertise. But there was always a common thread – that we don’t make enough time for ourselves in our busy lives sometimes resulting in burnout.
“I just can’t find the time”
I hear this a lot from local women in Surrey, and there’s no denying we all need to take more time out for ourselves. A recent survey by experts at The Latte Lounge found that just 69.8% of women over 40 spend less than five hours a week on their own needs. It eventually dawned on me that some of my walks could provide this valuable space for women, offering the perfect combo of time in nature and supportive time out.
And so my Women’s Wellness Walk’s were born
My guided women’s only walks are usually an easy 3-4-mile route amongst the stunning Surrey Hills on Fridays or Sundays. We explore amazing countryside and villages such as Shere, Gomshall, Godalming, Leith Hill & Blackheath. Despite each one focusing on a different themed topic with an expert present for advice, there’s never any obligation to share or contribute. Walks are at a very gentle social pace, always pausing for a pit-stop at a café to chat a bit more, plus there’s always time to take in the views along the way.
There’s no expectations or judgements
Timira joined us last year with her 2 little dogs after suffering from burnout caused by many screen-heavy hours and work pressure. Through these walks she has found a better balance between work and life and allows more time for the things that bring her joy. Whatever the reason, there’s no expectations or judgement and we walk in a group so no one gets left behind if they have a slower pace. I’m just so pleased there are more women out there starting to notice how important it is to take time out and reconnect.
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Womens Wellness Walks Coming up
16th May – Women’s Wellness Walk – 5km Hascombe &The Dragon Stones
Event Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am
Location: Car park in front of White Horse Pub, Hascombe, The Street, Hascombe, Godalming GU8 4JA
Join us for this Women’s Wellness Walk . A 5km loop around stunning Hascombe and the Dragon Stone Circle.
This walk takes you around the beautiful village of Hascombe nestled in the leafy Surrey Hills. The nearby trails are stunning and varied. The path is easy to walk and not too hilly. We are not walking up Hascombe Hill this time.
Meet your host and outdoor expert: Simone Dill
Simone is a PT, fitness instructor and hiking guide who also works closely with women every day to help them feel confident with who they are, build strength and healthier habits, all with the support of women. Guided by nature, she promotes seasonal living, and promotes connecting with nature as one of our deepest need to live a fullfilled life. As a hiking guide she loves taking Women onto new trails and helps them to gain confidence outdoors.
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27th June – Women’s Wellness Walk – 6km Newlands & the 1000 year old Yew Tree
Event Date: Friday, June 27th, 2025
Start Time: 10:45 am
Location: Newlands Corner Car Park, Newland’s Corner, A25 Shere Rd, Newland’s Corner, Albury, Guildford GU4 8SE
Join our walk to to discover the story of Surrey’s Thousand Year-Old Trees with author Lucy Reynolds.
This walk takes you for a stroll around Newlands Corner ridge with the best views of the Surrey Hills and to the Ancient Yew trees located nearby, which is one of the oldest groves in Europe. We are excited to tell the story of a brilliant collaboration of Surrey Hills Society, local author, Lucy Reynolds and Katie Hickey, illustrator to create a book entitled ‘The Thousand Year Tree’ that tells the story through time of Surrey’s ancient trees.
Meet your co-host: Childrens Author and promoter of ancient forests Lucy Reynolds
Lucy has worked with the Surrey Hills Society on the Yew Tree Project, and launched the popular book; The thousand year old tree.
Coming from an academic research she pursued a career in publishing, thought leadership and project management before launching a career in children’s books. These days she’s normally out visiting local schools to talk about the importance of ancient trees and their protection, see her insta account here . We are so pleased she is taking time out to tell us adults the story of the Old Yew Trees and how we can protect them.
More about the book and collaboration here.
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18th July – Women’s Wellness Walk – 6km Albury Heath and Blackheath Forest (Yoga)
Event Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am
Location: Chilworth train station, Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NS
Join us for this Women’s Wellness Walk . A 5km loop around Albury Heath to a beauty spot for an optional picnic and mini yoga.
This walk takes you around the beautiful area of Albury heath and Blackheath Pine forest in the Surrey hills aiming to walk to a waterside beauty spot. There we’ll pause, connect to nature with some very gentle Yoga moves and stretches (mat required but no experience).
Meet your co-host:Daniellehas been teaching yoga and meditation for 13 years and has specialised in breathwork and guided yoga.
She has also been health coaching for 5 years working with a variety of clients to help them become holistically healthy, this means working on all areas of life not just diet and exercise to ensure total authentic wellbeing. She is passionate about helping people shift old stagnant energy patterns that are holding them back from reaching their full potential. Here is her website https://www.thewellbeingcoach.uk/
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Written by Simone Dill and Sally Bailey-Gates
