Walk Where Monks & Kings Trod - a magical meander
Rievaulx Abbey, North York Moors National Park, England
As featured in The Sunday Times Travel section - 13.6.21
What you'll do
Location/ walk information
Our outdoor experience is set in ancient woodlands around xxx minutes north of York....
The nature meander will be around 2 miles on well defined paths (but likely to be much less). Please note there will be rough ground and some slight gradients too.
Prices from £39 / person**
Sat
10 - 1 pm*
* Finish time is approximate
** PLUS BOOKING FEES - NON REFUNDABLE
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions before booking
What's included
Services of a 'wellness in nature' instructor. Learning ancient arts of fire and charcoal making. Warming drinks around the fire. Calming tools you'll be able to use when back home. Meeting new friends or bring a few of your own and spend time with them. Nature immersion. Peace of mind. Stress relief. Time away from it all. Route research, guiding and safety.
Joining Instructions
Please note joining instructions will be be given after you have booked, closer to the event date. If you have any queries about anything don't hesitate to
contact me.
Stay over
Situated in stunning, ancient woodland
The Lazy T is a truly wonderful place to rest, relax and continue your nature connection journey.
Get in touch with me for
other accommodation choices.
Meet your Leader
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. As a nature lover, contemplative walks leader, former Zen Buddhist and qualified yoga teacher of many years, she's taken people to some of the most stunning areas of the UK on wellbeing and walking holidays since 2009. She has over 14 years running nature connection events and over 4 years experience of leading forest bathing sessions around the Lake District and North York Moors National Parks.
For me, this is one of the most magical places to visit in the North York Moors National Park. It has a depth of stillness that has a profound effect.......
Steeped in history and still-present spiritual energy, Rievaulx was once the most important monastic sites in Britain. It drew kings to visit.
Since we're on the eve of the King's coronation - it seemed fitting to explore the environs of Rievaulx and the ruined abbey itself.
But we'll do it differently.
I'll take you on a slow meander (by foot) around ancient woodlands belonging to this ancient valley. You'll learn about
The valley still retains a strong, spiritual energy left over from
Let us take you on paths less trodden to reveal stunning scenery and one of the best views of a spectacular, monastic site. Hidden in a breathtaking valley, Rievaulx Abbey and its natural surroundings is a feast for the eyes. Fringed by ancient woodlands rich in plant life, the location is a nature-lovers heaven.
You'll walk where monks once trod. Discover why they chose to base themselves deep in the North York Moors away from civilisation. You'll experiment walking in contemplative silence in places - a bit like a monk would have done.
Part of their practise involved being aware of everything around them, including the natural world. They were deeply connected with their environment and held it with reverence. Here's an opportunity to sample a bit of what that might have been like, while immersing yourself in nature.
And after soaking up the calm atmosphere, we're sure you'll leave feeling amazing.
Event details
Date and start time
No dates at the moment, but this can be booked as a bespoke experience. Contact me for more details.
If you're travelling by public transport we can help you with your itinerary. Just get in touch for more details.
Also available as a bespoke event for a private group.
Walk information
We'll walk roughly 7 miles with lots of stops along the way. There are hills, mud and rough ground on this walk, so a good basic level of fitness will make this experience more comfortable for you.
There's an option to buy tickets to enter Rievaulx Abbey which I highly recommend. Just select how many you would like when booking. Please note these are subject to availability.
Bring with you:
- An open mind. Come with a willingness to do things differently and a desire to go on an adventure.
- something waterproof to sit on
- bring additional warmer layers in colder months
- bring a sun hat and sunscreen when it's hotter
- decent waterproof jacket & trousers (please bring both)
- a rucksack
- walking boots
- water and lunch
- hand sanitiser
- face mask (to go through Rievaulx entrance, visit the cafe and shop)
Please note.......
Your safety and enjoyment is of utmost importance to us. During or after extreme weather conditions, we reserve the right to change the route, postpone or cancel the event. You'll find our cancellation terms here.
Stay a while
Why not spend longer here and explore the area too? There's so much to see here in
North York Moors National Park. And there are lots of
other walks to explore too, including the iconic
Cleveland Way which runs through Rievaulx village.
You'll find wonderful places to stay on
North York Moors National Park's website.
Cost
Includes:
Nature immersion. Peace of mind. Stress relief. Time away from it all. Route research, guiding and safety. Calming tools you'll be able to use when back at home including a sensory nature exploration. A little historical information but it's more about having a calming, mindful experience.
£45 - per person
Tickets to the abbey - 'add-ons'
£11 - per adults
TO BOOK - choose number of people, and then you'll be taken through to the calendar. Select dates and follow the booking process from there.
Please refer to our Covid FAQs and Terms and Conditions before booking. This is for clarity and your safety. Thank you.
