Netwalking in Charnwood Lodge Forest, then coffee and cake at St Joseph's Tea Room

Step into Nature, Connect with Peers, and Elevate Your Business Thinking

Join us for a rejuvenating morning of Netwalking at the stunning Exclusive Members-Only Charnwood Lodge Nature Reserve, managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. This 134.2-hectare reserve is the largest area of moorland in the East Midlands, featuring a unique landscape of dry hills covered with bracken and wet heaths dominated by purple moor-grass. It's also a site of significant geological interest, home to ancient volcanic rocks dating back approximately 600 million years. Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust have granted us special permission to access this land for our morning netwalking, so don’t miss out on this special invitation only event.

We are grateful to the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust who have supported this event and are pleased that £1 from every booking made will be given to them to support their essential work in the area. If you wish to join as a member for continued access to this nature reserve, among other benefits, or wish to make a further donation, please visit their website www.lrwt.org.uk.

Our walk will be led by Katy Draper, an ICF-accredited executive coach, qualified walk leader, and member of Leicestershire Search and Rescue. With over 20 years of experience running her own healthcare marketing agency, Katy brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for connecting business professionals with the benefits of nature.

This Month's Theme: Juggling Multiple Priorities

In our July session, we'll explore strategies for managing the myriad priorities that come with running a business. Through guided discussions amidst the tranquillity of nature, you'll gain fresh perspectives and actionable insights to help you navigate your professional and personal responsibilities more effectively. They'll also be ample opportunity to share your business cards and make those all important connections. 

Why Netwalking?

• Natural Inspiration: Engage in meaningful conversations while immersed in the serene beauty of Charnwood Lodge.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from expert coaching and peer discussions on relevant business challenges.

• Community Connection: Build supportive relationships with like-minded professionals in a relaxed setting.

• Wellness Boost: Experience the mental and physical health benefits of walking in nature.

After our walk, we'll gather at St Joseph's for coffee and cake—a perfect opportunity to continue conversations and solidify new connections.

Distance: Approximately 4 miles / 6.5 km - we may reduce this depending on the needs of the group.

Terrain:

Mostly paths through forest, there will be some tree roots and a few rocks to negotiate. Depending on how much rain we have had it may be muddy in places. It is likely that there will be a couple of stiles to negotiate. We will be crossing some roads and walking along a verge for a short amount of time.

Level:

This will be an easy to moderate walk

Time Estimate:

Between 2 and 3 hours.

You Netwalking Host?

Following almost 25 years running a successful marketing and tender writing business, Katy founded Mind and Body Walking to provide coaching and wellbeing services to individuals, teams and business in the outdoors. Katy is a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader with the Mountain Training Association and a Search Technician Leicestershire Search and Rescue.

Katy takes people into beautiful open spaces, where connecting with nature and experienced coaching unlocks her client's business and personal potential as well as boosting their mental health and physical vitality.

Transport:

Parking is free at Mount St Bernard's Abbey but they do give the opportunity to make a donation. The Abbey is on the Google map below. We will aim to meet at 09.15 ready to leave at 09.30. We do encourage you to visit the shop at the Abbey where you can buy some of the Tynt Meadow beer - highly recommended!

What to bring:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes with ankle support
  
• Snacks / lunch
• Rucksack
• Water / drinks for the day
• Waterproofs and warm layers
• Hat and gloves
• Sun hat / sun cream
• Walking poles if you use them
• A small first aid kit and your personal medication

Toilets:

There are some toilets at the car park at Mt St Bernard's Abbey but there will be no more "porcelain" until our return.

Safety:

We aim for you to have a really enjoyable time on your walk with us. We are looking forward to sharing our passion for nature and the countryside with you and will go at a slow and steady pace. You are responsible for your own health and safety, and with all outdoor activities there can be risks involved. If you have any doubts about your fitness to come on one of our walks please either discuss these with your doctor or let us know your concerns. Every participant MUST let us know any medical conditions or personal circumstances that may affect your ability to safely complete this walk.

Our leaders are all qualified Hill and Moorland Leaders and are Level 3 Outdoor First Aid trained so will be on hand in case of emergency.

Dogs:

Well behaved dogs are welcome on our walks. Where we go through livestock we ask that you put them on a lead. We ask that you clean up after your dog and carry any waste to an appropriate bin.

Refund policy:

Refunds will only be given if the event is cancelled. If you can no longer attend you are welcome to sell your ticket to someone else but please do let us know if you do so for safety reasons.

The weather:

We cannot control or predict the weather. The walk will go ahead under weather conditions usual for this time of year unless we deem conditions to be dangerous e.g. in thunderstorms and high winds. Please do be prepared to face the weather conditions of the day and arrive with appropriate clothing and footwear. If we do have to cancel the walk we will either suggest an alternative date or you can redeem your ticket on another of our walks in the future.

Contact us

If you would like further information about any aspect of this could please do have a look at our website www.mindandbodywalking.co.uk or contact Katy on 07941 465 799 or email katydraper@mindandbodywalking.co.uk