As part of our work for the Canal & River trust we have developed 17 family wellbeing routes at specific locations within targeted Sport England Areas. Initially this was 15 maps but due to the success of them Sport England funded a further two more maps (whoop whoop).
The trails are a beautiful way to step away from the noise and immerse yourself in nature and “blue space” water environments. Each trail features unique, tech-free mindfulness exercises including Dragonfly Breathing and our lovely Canal Story – Download Maps Here
Gloucester Docks Family Wellbeing Trail
Coach Luke was out on the Canalside visiting the National Waterways Museum in Gloucester where he was surveying the site for another family wellbeing trail. A historic site with so much too see and some great cafes too. You can download a copy of the Gloucester Docks Family Wellbeing Trail here.
Ellesmere Port Family Wellbeing Trail
Anna is one of our In the Wild Leaders and she recently spent a day surveying the route, with her fmaily, for our new family wellbeing trail in Ellesmere Port, where the canal once again proved its power to provide instant stillness, sparking joy for both the kids and the adults. Ellesmere Port is a […]
Bootle Family Wellbeing Trail
The Bootle trail is one of the extra trails we were commissioned after the success of the first 15 trails for the Canal & River Trust Lets Go Outdoors Project, funded by Sport England. Alongside our Liverpool Docks and Stanley Locks trails its amazing to see the variety of waterside spaces available to Liverpool residents. […]
Brent Family Wellbeing Trail
Want to get back into nature with your family? A great way to start is with our Canal & River Trust Family Wellbeing Trails and we have just launched a new route in Brent and also Tees Barrage: Access the Family Wellbeing Trails Here. You can download a copy of the Brent Family Wellbeing Trail […]
Nantwich Family Wellbeing Trail
Coach Rosie headed back on the tracks to audit the trail for Nantwich and what she found was a lovely countryside trail, complete with aqueduct and lots of creatives canal boats along the way. You can download a copy of the Nantwich Family Wellbeing Trail here.
Stanley Locks Family Wellbeing Trail
A few weeks ago, we jumped on a busy train and headed to the amazing city of Liverpool and headed straight to find Stanley Lock Flight. Just a few meters from hustle and bustle, we found our towpath. It led us to a gem nestled deep within the housing development—a historic canal. Once a site […]
Tower Hamlets
Coach Rosie was closer to her London home when she audited this new family wellbeing trail, its amazing to see the variety in all the different wellbeing trails. You can download a copy of the Tower Hamlets Family Wellbeing Trail here.
Tees Barrage Family Wellbeing Trail
Coach Rosie was back on the train to audit our new family wellbeing trail in the awesome Tees Barrage. From the iconic bridges to the water breaking at the gates its a great place to visit. You can download a copy of the Tees Barrage Family Wellbeing Trail here.
Bingley Family Wellbeing Trail
Coach Rosie visited an amazing canal in Bingley to scope it out for our new family wellbeing trail, based in London, she took the train to check out the area. She commented after her visit “I honestly had tears in my eyes it was so lovely”. You can download a copy of the Bingley Family […]
Liverpool Docks Family Wellbeing Trail
Lovely Liverpool! I had never been before so I was really excited to do the trail audit and it didn’t disappoint. We started our day auditing the trail for Stanley Locks Flights and finished at the Docklands, the conntrast was incredible! It felt like being in New York—soaring buildings, historic museums, and a bustling network […]
Manchester Family Wellbeing Trail
When we got the new about the Manchester wellbeing trail location, Laura and I were really excited as we had walked part of this route when we delivered some sports coach training for British Taekwon-do. So we knew it was going to be good, there is so much to see along the trail, coupled with […]
Birmingham Family Wellbeing Trail
Right in the heart of the city, you can step onto the canal and feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere within two minutes. It’s a peaceful escape while you’re out and about. Laura and I stepped out with our families to map our out first Family Wellbeing Trail for the Canal & River […]
Walsall Family Wellbeing Trail
Starting right from the Walsall Art Centre, this new Family Wellbeing trail is a must-visit. We recently had an upper-sixth student join us for work experience, and she couldn’t believe how quickly the trail helped shift her mindset into a more positive space, and how we could go from the middle of urban environment to […]
Westport Lake Family Wellbeing Trail
Westport Lake, a little oasis. I took my kids Westport Lake to help map out the new family wellbeing trail. It was a long journey, but as soon they were near the water, nature worked its magic – everyone became calm and collected. There are so many local canals to visit and we are so […]
Devizes Family Wellbeing Trail
Coach Luke stepped out on location to audit the potential route for the Devizes family wellbeing trail. Another stunning trail along the waterside. You can download a copy of the Devizes Family Wellbeing Trail here.
Foxton Locks Family Wellbeing Trail
Absolutely stunning trail (one of my favourites) and a perfect FREE day trip for the kids. The power of the water there is incredible to witness. So lucky we get to do this project. You can download a copy of the Foxton Locks Family Wellbeing Trail here.
Trent Lock Family Wellbeing Trail
Ah the amazing Trent Lock, highlight for me, when we audited this trial, was where the river and the canal join together, just taking a moment for me to just breathe. You can download a copy of the Trent Lock Family Wellbeing Trail here.