Experience led by Alison and Fabian* & colleagues

What you'll do

In this after-work event, watch your wellbeing increase as you embrace the darkness. Night walking has many benefits including a surprising boost to your mental wellbeing. You can read more about it here.

You'll weave your way through primeval, mystical woodland. Skirt the edge of an ancient geological limestone scar that once housed one of the largest Iron Age hill forts in Europe. Learn a few techniques that'll engage your senses, ramp up your feel-good factor and enable you to experience so much more.

Then you'll then hop out at the top where you'll be rewarded with huge skies. Since we'll be close to the new moon, it will be a dark night. On clear nights you'll still be able to make out constellations, planets and shooting stars. But I've you've never walked at night - regardless of whether it's clear or cloudy - it will still be an amazing 'pick-me-up'.

Alison will weave in a sensory walk that is good for calming the mind and bringing your attention back to the present moment. It's brilliant for parking your troubles for an hour or two and letting go of that 'to do' list.

She'll then drop in a little celestial information here and there so you'll learn a thing or two as well.

All in all, it's just a fab evening...

Walk information

Although the walk is only (around) 3 miles long and mainly on footpaths, there are sections of mud and very rough ground in places. Please note, there are steep hills - including one section that is particularly long and steep heading up to the plateau, plus lots of steep, uneven steps back down to the car park. For your comfort, a good level of fitness will be needed for this activity.

At a Glance

Group size:

12 people maximum

Includes:

• Two guides for extra safety & quality experience
• Learn a sensory formula to enable feelings of awe & wonder
• Find out a little more about planets, stars, geology & deep time
• Time to stand and stare at this incredible sky
• Feeling exhilarated and alive!

Prices from £29 / person**

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* Finish time is approximate

** PLUS BOOKING FEES - NON REFUNDABLE

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What's included

Small, personal group-size. Services of a mountain guide and 'wellbeing in nature' instructor. A sensory adventure. Learn about the geology of the area, planets, star systems and other interesting facts about the universe. Peace of mind. Safety. Feeling calmer and awe - which is priceless!

Meet your Leaders

Alison runs Adventures for the Soul and is passionate about the natural world and the outdoors. She holds a BSc degree in Environmental Management and PGCert in Tourism, Conservation & Sustainable Development. A dark sky enthusiast, nature lover, contemplative walks leader, former Zen Buddhist and qualified yoga teacher for many years, she's taken people to some of the most stunning areas of the UK on wellbeing and walking holidays since 2009.

Fabian our walk leader for the evening is the Founder and Director of AFS Mountaineering. He's not only a qualified winter mountain leader, but a PhD scientist with a specialism in evolution and life in extreme habitats. He also has a fascination with stars and planets. He works alongside some exceptional mountain leaders, offering safe guide-led walks to some of the most amazing places in the UK. When Fabian is not available, his colleagues will step in.

Where you'll be

Located on the south-western edge of the North York Moors National Park, is the Kilburn White Horse.  Surrounded by ancient woodlands and with fantastic viewing opportunities at the top, its a great spot to do this event.

It can be easily reached from Thirsk, York, Harrogate, Northallerton.