Bat Walk in Wellow Brook Walk
2026-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Wellow Brook Walk, Wellow Brook Walk, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2SD, United Kingdom
BOOKING OPENING ON WEDNESDAY 22nd April

Join us at Wellow Brook Walk on Friday 22nd May for an evening bat walk.

We will start at 8:00 pm with a brief talk about bat ecology and conservation and then go for a gentle stroll around the grassed areas and along the river looking and listening out for different bat species. We will use bat detectors to pick up the bat’s echolocations and work out what species we have recorded. We will finish up at 22:00 pm.
What to bring:

Suitable clothing
Sturdy footwear, we will be walking on a gravel & tarmacked footpath
Water
Warm clothing
Torch

What to remember

During the walk, please remain aware of Phoebe (in a high-vis jacket) and the walk leader Steve.
Keep your family close by and listen out for any direction from the walk leaders.
Water safety, keep your family safe as we pass close by to the river.
If at any point you wish to leave the walk, please let a walk leader know.
Feel free to stop the walk at any time should you need to take a break or see your children.
Bring a torch!

All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
We please ask that dogs be left at home.
Parking is available residentially, but please walk, cycle, or bus if possible.
In the event of poor weather, we may need to cancel at short notice, in which case we will reschedule.

Fossil Hunting on Haydon Batch
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Haydon Que Club, Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QR, United Kingdom
BOOKING OPENING ON THURSDAY 30th APRIL
Join Steve England on a fossil foray on Haydon Batch and learn how the rocks were formed, the history of coal mining, and look at the fossils within the rocks. The prehistoric features that tell a fascinating story!
We will be meeting at Haydon Que Club at 10:00 am and fossil hunting until 12:30 pm.
You must book in advance to attend this session, it books up fast so don’t miss out!
This is a very family friendly event, but please ensure all children have a parent/guardian with them at all times.
What to Bring?
Your hammer, chisel and goggles, if you have available. There will be a few to share for those who don’t.
Please wear sturdy footwear and gloves and bring a notepad, pen and camera to record your findings!
You are welcome to bring a picnic and refreshments to this event, take a break from the fossil hunting and enjoy the surroundings!
Details
Date: Sunday 30th May
Time:10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
Parking is limited to on street parking, please bus, walk or cycle where possible.

Nature Craft Connection 6 Week Course
2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock, BA3 3QG, United Kingdom
A free 6-week course for adults of all ages to explore, reignite, and deepen connections to the living world and our relationship with it, and benefit from the support, health, and wellbeing found in this.
The course offers easy practices to engage with nature and to learn more about its plants, animals, and the land around us through natural land skills, crafting / creative activities, mindfulness, sharing inspirations, and wandering in nature. The creative practice will include a variety of nature crafts using materials such as willow, charcoal, wool, and wood.
You will be guided to be aware of the living world around us, and how it can support us. There will be a chance to check in where we will be able to share and hear from each other.
The course allows people to explore and experience nature according to their relationship with it, to learn and enjoy it in ways that naturally suit them best. There is no expectation to engage in these activities, you can see how you feel on the day.
The course dates are:

Thursday 25th June
Thursday 2nd July
Thursday 9th July
Thursday 16th July
Thursday 23rd July
Thursday 30th July

There is a toilet and café on the site. We will be walking down Waterside Valley to set up camp chairs by the river and explore the surroundings. When cold we will have a fire to warm us and heat water for hot drinks. If the weather is wild we’ll use the church rooms for indoor crafting space.
We will meet at the St Nick’s Church Rooms / SWALLOW Community Café in Radstock at 10:00 am.
If you have any questions please contact EcoWild at +44 781 215 5659

Green Walking Loop of Midsomer Norton
2026-07-23 09:30 - 12:30 | The Market Square, The Island, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2HQ, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2HQ, United Kingdom
A walk from the Midsomer Norton High Street around the town, spotting the urban wildlife with Steve England!

Learn about the wildlife that thrives on the Midsomer Norton high street, where the town greenspaces are, and how the high street is being regenerated!
Steve England will be leading this walk and talking all things urban nature, whilst officers from Bath and North East Somerset Council will be there to answer questions and thoughts on the Midsomer Norton High Street Regeneration Action Plan.
The walk will start and finish outside the Town Hall on the Market Square, the walk is approximately 3km long.
Parking is available at South Road car park, but please walk, bus, cycling or wheel where possible.

Summer Foraging in Waterside Valley
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterside Valley, SWALLOW Community Cafe, Radstock, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, England, BA3 3QG
Summer Foraging Walk
Join us for a fun and educational walk at Waterside Valley, Westfield. This event is perfect for beginners who want to learn more about foraging and edible plants in spring.
During the walk, our expert guide, Steve England, will teach you how to identify different types of plants and share fascinating facts about their unique characteristics. You’ll get the chance to explore the beautiful surroundings of Waterside Valley.
No prior knowledge is required, so whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a unique experience, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and deepen your understanding of the natural world!
This walk will be on a mix of gravel paths and grassed paths on some uneven ground.
Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Children aged 6+ are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Meeting outside Swallow’s Cafe, Radstock, we will be walking along Waterside Valley and into the Haydon Batch woodlands.
Parking is available at Church Street Car Park, please avoid parking at Swallow Community Cafe as spaces are limited for cafe users.
We will aim to return to Swallow’s Cafe for 15:00.

Fossil Hunting in Midsomer Norton Town Park
2026-08-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Join Steve England on a family fossil foray in Midsomer Norton Town Park and learn how the rocks were formed, look at the fossils within the rocks, and the prehistoric features that tell a fascinating story.
We will be meeting at the entrance to Midsomer Norton Town Park at 10:00am and fossil hunting until 12:30 pm.
You must book in advance to attend this session.
What to Bring?
Your hammer, chisel and goggles, if you have available. There will be a few to share for those who don’t.
Please wear sturdy footwear and gloves and bring a notepad, pen and camera to record your findings!
A parent or guardian or must be present at all times for children under 18 years of age.
Details
Date: Sunday 9th August
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
There is free parking for 2hours at South Road Car Park in Midsomer Norton, but please walk, bus or cycle where possible.

Kids Insect Collage Workshop
2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Somer Centre, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Get crafty with illustrator Marian Hill! Create your own beautiful collaged bee, beetle, butterfly or moth using collaging.

Are you ready for an adventure combining the marvels of the natural world and art? We invite you to a natural exploration and collage workshop!
Gather for an inspiring collage workshop. Under the guidance of the artist Marian Hill, we will unleash our imaginations and transform our observations of insects into stunning works of art. Using a variety of materials, we’ll create vibrant collages that capture the beauty of the invertebrate world.
This nature collage workshop is perfect for families with nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone seeking a memorable time filled with creativity and inspiring discoveries. Come and join us!
It’s easy to collage insects from bits of old discarded magazines and photographs; just cut fragments of paper into shapes with scissors and stick them down with glue.
Collage is a simple technique to master and fun for children of any age to try.
Marian Hill studied illustration at Kingston University. As an illustrator, she has seen her work published on book covers and a series of postage stamps.
This workshop is suitable for families, little ones may benefit from a helping hand and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please book one ticket per family.
Taking place in the Somer Centre Small Hall, Midsomer Norton.
Free parking is available at the Somer Centre car park, but please bus, walk, or cycle if possible.

Women's Wild Walk – Transition into Autumn
2026-08-26 10:15 - 15:30 | Haydon Que Club, Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QR, United Kingdom
Wild Walks are seasonal wellbeing adventures for women, all about connecting with nature, the seasons and with each other.

Women’s Wild Walk – Transition into Autumn
Wild Walks are seasonal wellbeing adventures for women, all about:
✨ Connecting with nature
✨ Connecting with the seasons
✨ Connecting with each other
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕙 Meet at 10:15 for a 10:30 start (approx. 2.5 hours)
📍 Meeting point: Entrance to Haydon Batch (outside Haydon Que Club) ///wipes.cheesy.forwarded
🚗 Parking: Kilmersdon Road ///safest.means.irrigate
We’ll begin with a gentle wander into the batch, pausing at the stone circle for a short meditation. This is a chance to slow down, tune into our senses, and really arrive in the landscape. If you’d like, walk leader Jess can also draw a nature-inspired oracle card for you.
From here, we’ll enjoy a varied route over the batch and through wooded areas, before descending into the peaceful Waterside Valley and continuing on towards Radstock. We’ll stop at Swallow Café, where there’s the option to treat yourself to a coffee and cake.
Our return follows the river back through the valley, with plenty of green space, riverside views, and glimpses of local heritage along the way. Expect gentle terrain, a relaxed but steady pace, and lots of opportunities to spot wildlife. A reasonable level of fitness will help you enjoy the walk comfortably.
What to bring: Layers, walking boots, spare socks, water, lip balm, and any personal essentials.

Painting & Drawing in the Garden
2026-09-02 14:00 - 16:30 | Ammerdown Allotment, Ammerdown Conference Centre, Radstock, BA3 5SW, United Kingdom
Somer Valley September
Join Georgia & Milly from Bath Mind for a ‘Painting and Drawing Workshop in the Garden’ as part of Somer Valley September, a festival of nature and creative health activities and events!
This activity includes a gentle guided walk around the garden.
LOCATION: Ammerdown Allotments
Please note due to the location of the allotment, public transport is unavailable. There will be a free transport option available to those who do not have access to their own vehicle. Details of this will be shared nearer to the time of the session.
If you have not been to Ammerdown Allotment before, you may find the following information useful:
Type into google maps Ammerdown House, Radstock, BA3 5SH, it will lead you straight here.
Here is a short video to help visualise the way to Ammerdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_hLohVxLe0
This session is funded by the Creativity Works Legacy Fund through Bath Spa Studio and delivered in collaboration with practitioners and organisations who contribute to the wonderful movement of Nature and Creative Health in our local area.

Voices from the Land - Birdsong & Singing for Wellbeing
2026-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock, BA3 3QG, United Kingdom
Somer Valley September
Join Nick & China for ‘Voices from the Land – Birdsong & Singing for Wellbeing’ as part of Somer Valley September, a festival of nature and creative health activities and events!
This session focuses on the gift of birdsong and how we can connect and reciprocate using our own gifts of song.
After gathering as a group there will be a short meditation/grounding, followed by a mindful walk where we notice birdsong, learn and share.
We will then spend some time doing physical and vocal warm ups before exploring bird mimicry/call and response, learning and creating songs together.
LOCATION: Waterside Valley
MEETING POINT: Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock
This session is funded by the Creativity Works Legacy Fund through Bath Spa Studio and delivered in collaboration with practitioners and organisations who contribute to the wonderful movement of Nature and Creative Health in our local area.

Instructions:

Please wear appropriate footwear as the ground can be slippery and muddy if wet. Please bring plenty of layers and waterproofs as we will be outdoors.

Through the Lens of Nature: Movement, Mindfulness & Photography
2026-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock, BA3 3QG, United Kingdom
Somer Valley September
Join Sarah Poppy & Philippa for ‘Through the Lens of Nature: Movement, Mindfulness & Photography’ as part of Somer Valley September, a festival of nature and creative health activities and events!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life? This is a gentle invitation to step outside, slow down, and reconnect.
Together, we’ll explore nature through movement, creativity and photography. You’ll be guided to awaken your senses, move your body and engage your imagination – becoming a little wilder as you connect with the natural world around you.
Through mindful awareness, playful movement and creative practices -including photography or cyanotype (weather dependent), one of the earliest photographic processes – you’ll discover new perspectives and deepen your connection to both nature and yourself.
No experience needed, just bring your curiosity.
LOCATION: TBC
This session is funded by the Creativity Works Legacy Fund through Bath Spa Studio and delivered in collaboration with practitioners and organisations who contribute to the wonderful movement of Nature and Creative Health in our local area.

Instructions:

Please wear appropriate footwear as the ground can be slippery and muddy if wet. Please bring plenty of layers and waterproofs as we will be outdoors.

Somer Valley Walking Festival
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Radstock Town Library, Radstock Community Hub, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3PR, United Kingdom
Join us for the Somer Valley Walking Festival 2026!
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or simply enjoy a gentle stroll, the festival offers something for everyone. Explore a diverse programme of guided walks and nature-based activities, from peaceful woodland trails to more challenging hikes, all highlighting the breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and vibrant wildlife of the Somer Valley.
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Don’t miss the Westfield Heritage Trails and the immersive Somer Valley Audio Trails perfect for solo adventurers.
Friday 11th September schedule:
Women’s Wild Walk
10:00 – 13:00
Meeting at the Haydon Que Club, Kilmersdon Road
Walk Leaders – Jess
We’ll begin with a gentle wander into the batch, pausing at the stone circle for a short summer solstice meditation. This is a chance to slow down, tune into our senses, and really arrive in the landscape. If you’d like, walk leader Jess can also draw a nature-inspired oracle card for you. From here, we’ll enjoy a varied route over the batch and through wooded areas, before descending into the peaceful Waterside Valley and continuing on towards Radstock. We’ll stop at Swallow Café, where there’s the option to treat yourself to a coffee and cake.
Book Here
A Nature Walk on Haydon Batch – Wildlife Index Programme
14:00 – 16:30
Haydon Batch, meeting at the Que Club entrance off Kilmersdon Road
Walk Leaders – Poppy
A walk and talk by an ecologist, Poppy, to learn more about the West of England Combined Authority Wildlife Index programme and the wildlife the ecologist has recorded over the summer.
Book Here
Bat Walk – Night Flyers of the Somer Valley
19:00 – 21:00
Taking place in Midsomer Norton Town Park, Meeting outside the Town Park Entrance on Gullock Tyning
Walk Leaders – Steve England
Starting with a brief talk about bat ecology and conservation we will head into Waterside Valley for a gentle stroll around the meadows and along the river looking and listening out for different bat species. We will use bat detectors to pick up the bats echolocations and work out what species we have recorded.
Book Here

Saturday 12th September schedule:
Paulton Walk
10:30 – 12:00
Leaving from The Hub Community Library, 1-2 Hill Court, High St, Paulton BS39 7QG
Walk Leaders – Anne
A 2.55 mile walk, traveling to the Coal Canal and Paulton Engine, returning via Brittens to Paulton. No dogs on this walk please.
Book Here
Nordic Walking Taster
11:00 – 12:30
Taking place in Midsomer Norton Town Park, Meeting outside the Town Park Entrance on Gullock Tyning
Walk Leaders – Maxine
This Nordic Walking Taster is an introductory session providing a foundation for Nordic walking, fitness and wellbeing, all tailored to your individual needs. You’ll be learning in a group setting with walk leader Maxine, a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor.
Book Here
Song Ceremony and Art
11:00 – 13:00
Taking place at Hillside Farm, opposite the Hillside View terraced houses in Peasedown St John.
Join Emily & Elpha for ‘Song Ceremony and Art’ at Hillside Farm as part of Somer Valley September, a festival of nature and creative health activities and events!
As Summer slowly turns to Autumn, join us as we gather together in Song, Ceremony and Creative Celebration. We will come together on a much loved plot of land to learn simple seasonal songs and take time to tune into what is stirring within and around us. Then, using the most spectacular art materials of all time (the things we find in nature) we will co-create a piece of Ephemeral Art.
Book Here
Sunday 13th September schedule:
Walk and Draw
09:00 – 11:00
Meeting at the Swallows Cafe, Radstock
Walk Leaders – Sam Pierpoint
A gentle walk from Radstock up Waterside Valley (up to 3 miles) and Haydon Batch. A chance to come together with a group who value creativity and the magic found in nature’s nooks and crannies. We follow a gentle route, pausing often for sketch-booking and moments of observation along the way. Basic paper and pencils provided or bring your own sketchbook and drawing tools. Get curious about flora, fungi, with no pressure to “make good art” – just to notice, explore, and respond. This event is about slowing down, unwinding, exploration and creativity, with fresh air, a pencil in hand, and some good chatter.
This walk is for adults only and we ask that dogs are left at home.
Free Parking is available at Church Street Car Park, Church Street, Radstock, BA3 3QG. The car park MiPermit location number is 751087. Print yourself a free ticket from the machine!
Book Here
Forest Bathing
11:30 – 13:30
Meeting at the Swallows Cafe, Radstock
Walk Leaders – Maxine
Join us for a rejuvenating Forest Bathing experience at the beautiful Waterside Valley in Westfield. Over the course of 2-hours, you’ll learn mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, and gentle movement to help you unwind and recharge. No prior experience necessary, just bring an open mind and a willingness to learn.
This walk is for adults only and we ask that dogs are left at home.

Please join us after the session at the Radstock Men’s Working Club for Tea, Coffee and Cake as part of the Walking Festival Celebration.

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Sunday Walks start at 10 a.m. from Radstock Town Library and end back at the Radstock Men’s Working Club for Coffee and Cake. All walks will have spaces for walk-ins on the day!
Morning Stroller walk – 3.4 miles
10:00 – 12:30
Walk Leaders – Carol and Marilyn
A short walk at a leisurely pace from Radstock. You will visit hills and valleys close to Radstock with a link to The Romans! The area is blessed with routes into the country as well as local green spaces to exercise and relax in. This years festival celebrates the restoration of former coal mining areas to spaces which attract insects, animals and humans all in equal measures. Finish your walk with a cuppa and cake at The Radstock Working Men’s Club.
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Short Walk – 6 miles
10:00 – 14:00
Walk Leaders – Richard and Julie
A Ramblers ‘short’ walk to celebrate our Walking Festival. Richard will lead you along paths, tracks and fields to Foxcote and Shoscombe. After leaving Radstock you climb up to the site of old temporary houses built to house the Durham miners who travelled south for employment. A drop downhill finds you at manmade ponds, for fishing and for the pleasure of the owners of Woodborough House. Tracks will lead you to Shoscombe, a small sheltered village where the locals would like to purchase their village pub. Through small hamlets and down to the river, it will be time to head back to Radstock via Foxcote. You will pass the old spoil heaps created by coal mining, now natural wildlife sanctuaries. Don’t forget to stop for a chat over tea/coffee and cakes, served at Radstock Working Men’s Club on the edge of the car park.
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Medium walk – 7.5 miles
10:00 – 15:30
Walk Leaders – Graham and Sue
This interesting rural walk introduces you to local industrial history, transport systems and famous estates. Your leader will take you to the pretty village of Kilmersdon and across fields to Babington House, a country club for people employed in the ‘arts’. Quite a level section will then follow before dropping down to an ancient ‘coffin way’. The autumn fields will lead you back to the small hamlet of Charlton where you head back to Radstock along the Waterside Valley. Much effort has been expended by volunteers to restore the valley to a relaxing welcoming environment for humans and wildlife. After the walk have a refreshing cuppa and cake with your walking colleagues in The Radstock Working Men’s Club adjacent to the car park.
NO dogs are allowed on this walk.
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A Walk In Celebration of the Restoration of our Wildlife Parks
– 7 miles
10:00 – 15:30
Walk Leaders – Sheila and Steph
A walk to celebrate the work undertaken by volunteers and Somer Valley Rediscovered to restore wild life areas and parks for the benefit of flora, fauna, wildlife and humans. Sheila, your leader, has personal experience of the impressive work undertaken. She will be supported by Steph, a member of Somer Valley Rediscovered who has inspired and guided the volunteers. From the start you will quickly enter a large valley with good walking surfaces and interesting stops along the way. A short uphill walk to the level area of a once desolate coal batch, now a ‘managed’ scrubland. Cross back over the valley and stream and make your way to the Silver Street Nature Reserve, then downhill to an established housing estate where Staddlestone Riverside Park has had a major face lift including the planting of trees. Via Withies Park you will walk to the west side of Midsomer Norton and to our local area of Thicket Mead. Walk along the popular valley of Wellow Brook which has had an upgrade of relaxing areas and information boards. You will be walking back to Radstock via Midsomer Norton Town Park, a clever adaption of another old coal slag area, now a popular area for participating in outdoor exercise and educational classes. A useful Amphitheatre is blended into the hillside. Finally use The Greenway to return to Radstock for a refreshing cuppa and delicious cake to mull over the inspiring areas you have visited. The walk is a mixture of urban and rural areas. Although you will be walking between locations at a moderate pace, time will be spent at each area for explanation of the work undertaken, hence a longer walk duration than usual.
Dogs welcome on a short lead please.
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Long Walk – 13 miles
10:00 – 17:00
Walk Leaders – Julia and Ray
This walk is designed for those who like to walk further and faster. Starting from Radstock you will climb out of the valley to Woodborough in countryside south of Peasedown St John and along tracks heading towards Combe Hay via White Ox Mead. A visit to Wellow and the Long Barrow at Stoney Littleton sees you heading back to Radstock through the tiny hamlet of Foxcote. It’s a varied walk with hills up and down but also some long stretches of level ground. Due to the length and terrain of the walk the leader reserves the right to amend the route depending on circumstances on the day. Don’t forget to pop in to The Radstock Working Men’s Club on the edge of the car park for a welcome tea/coffee and cuppa after the walk!
Dogs welcome on short leads please.
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Afternoon Stroller Walk – Nature on your doorstep
13:30 – 15:00
Walk Leaders – Carol and Marilyn
Starting at 13:45 am, please arrive at 13:30 for registration and our safety briefing.
Led by Carol and Marilyn
A short walk at a leisurely pace from Radstock. You will visit hills and valleys close to Radstock with a link to The Romans! The area is blessed with routes into the country as well as local green spaces to exercise and relax in. This years festival celebrates the restoration of former coal mining areas to spaces which attract insects, animals and humans all in equal measures. Finish your walk with a cuppa and cake at The Radstock Working Men’s Club.
Book Here

Song Ceremony and Art
2026-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Hillside Farm, Firgrove Lane, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8ES, United Kingdom
Somer Valley September
Join Emily & Elpha for ‘Song Ceremony and Art’ at Hillside Farm as part of Somer Valley September, a festival of nature and creative health activities and events!
As Summer slowly turns to Autumn, join us as we gather together in Song, Ceremony and Creative Celebration. We will come together on a much loved plot of land to learn simple seasonal songs and take time to tune into what is stirring within and around us. Then, using the most spectacular art materials of all time (the things we find in nature) we will co-create a piece of Ephemeral Art.
You are welcome to bring a picnic and stay on site afterwards until 2pm.
This session is funded by the Creativity Works Legacy Fund through Bath Spa Studio and delivered in collaboration with practitioners and organisations who contribute to the wonderful movement of Nature and Creative Health in our local area.
LOCATION DETAILS:
We are a small holding located on a hill opposite the Hillside View terraced houses in Peasedown St John at the exact point where Firgrove Lane meets Keels Hill, BA2 8ES.
If arriving coming down Keels Hill we are on your right, if you are approaching the hill from Firegrove Lane we are on your left.
You will see a gravel entrance way with a large maroon Luton Van parked up, with newly planted trees either side of the entrance way. We are on the opposite side of the road to the footpath and red Pox Box
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FOR THOSE DRIVING:
Those who need accessible parking may park here on sight (limited to two spaces so we will need to know this in advance to gaurentee your spot). Otherwise there is plenty of parking in the local area (Hillside View and Firgrove Lane), and Greenlands Road Car Park is a five minuet walk away (Greenlands Rd, Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8EZ)
FOR THOSE COMING VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Braysdown Lane bus stop and Keels Hill bus stop are both a ten minute walk from the land. Busses come from the direction of Bath and Radstock.

Instructions:

Please wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of layers and waterproofs as we will be outdoors.

Forest Bathing
2026-09-19 11:00 - 13:30 | Silver Street Nature Reserve, Withies Lane, Midsomer Norton, Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2EY, United Kingdom
Somer Valley September
Join Maxine for ‘Forest Bathing’ as part of Somer Valley September (SVS), a festival of nature and creative health activities and events!
Forest Bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku meaning “forest bath”, is a Japanese practice that invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in nature. By mindfully engaging all five senses, it promotes deep relaxation, healing, and overall well-being. Spending time in nature in this way can help reduce stress, improve mood, lower blood pressure, and support the immune system. It also nurtures a sense of curiosity and playfulness, allowing feelings of love, gratitude, and inner peace to gently rise to the surface.
During the session, you will be guided through a series of sensory invitations, including gentle movement, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques designed to help you reconnect with yourself and the natural world.
Give yourself the gift of self-care, step away from the busyness of everyday life and invite relaxation, balance, and empowerment into your mind, body, and heart – while being held in the quiet wisdom of the trees.
LOCATION: Silver Street Nature Reserve
MEETING POINT: Outside the entrance to the Cricket Club in Midsomer Norton
This session is funded by the Creativity Works Legacy Fund through Bath Spa Studio and delivered in collaboration with practitioners and organisations who contribute to the wonderful movement of Nature and Creative Health in our local area.

Instructions:

Please wear weather appropriate sensible footwear (e.g., sturdy boots or wellies). Please also bring plenty of layers and waterproofs as we will be outdoors.
Please bring a mat to sit on or a camping chair if you find it difficult getting up and down from the floor. You are welcome to bring a flask of tea or coffee and a snack. Please bring anything that will make you feel comfortable – some people like to bring a hot water bottle.
