Creative Wellbeing 'Glimmer' Walk - Mental Health Awareness Week

This Creative Wellbeing walk celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week with a trip to Camley Nature Reserve in Camden, starting and finishing at Pancras Square Library.

A gentle walk with some creative prompts to find 'Glimmers' - 'Glimmers' are small, micro-moments of joy, safety, or connection that calm the nervous system and counteract stress. These can be found anywhere in day to day life - but you have to be mindful when looking for them.

Join us for a creative wellbeing walk to Camley Street Natural Park to mark Mental Health Awareness.

Meeting at the Community Cafe in Pancras Square Library and after a briefing, we’ll set off to explore, wonder and create.

Everyone is welcome. Children must be supervised by an adult.

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Meeting time: 11:00 am

Start time: 11:30 am

Estimated finish time: 12:30 pm

Type: circular

Duration: 00h 30m

Ascent: N/A

Here is a breakdown of what participants can look forward to:

The Route and Pace

• Accessible Terrain: The walk is a short, 0.1-mile transit that is "mostly flat," making it ideal for parents with buggies and elderly participants.
• Gentle Pace: In line with wellbeing walk principles, the pace will be slow and steady to ensure the group stays together and no one feels overwhelmed
• Rest Points: There are benches along the route for those who need a pause.

The Destination: Camley Street Natural Park

Walkers will step out of the busy city and into a two-acre "wild green space". Highlights of the park include:

• Diverse Habitats: Participants can explore woodland, grassland, wetland, and meadow environments.
• Wildlife Spotting: The reserve is home to mallards, coots, herons, and even rare fungi. Walkers might catch a glimpse of a kingfisher or swan from "Viewpoint," a unique floating platform on the Regent's Canal.
• Nature Connection: The environment provides opportunities to notice nature through sight, sound, and smell, which can help ease stress and improve mood.

Creative Activities

• 20-Minute Creative Session: Once the group arrives at the park, there will be a dedicated creative activity session in the outdoor space
• Inspiration: Participants may be inspired to draw, paint, or write based on the animals and nature scenes they observe.

Facilities and Comfort

• Refreshments: The outdoor Kingfisher Café is available at the park, serving herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks like premium bagels and cakes.
• Essential Amenities: The park is equipped with accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities, ensuring comfort for families and those with specific health needs.
• Clothing: No specialist equipment is required; walkers should simply wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for the day's weather.

Safety and Organization

• Trained Leadership: The walk is led by a trained volunteer who is responsible for the group's safety and wellbeing.
• Welcome Briefing: Before setting off, you will provide a briefing to share the plan, highlight any hazards, and take a headcount to ensure everyone is accounted for.

• Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
• Toilets available
• Introductory walk
• Family-Friendly
• May be muddy
• Uneven ground
• Some inclines

Grid reference: TQ 30144 83285

Nearest postcode: N1C 4AG

what3words: zips.waddle.silly

Start time: 11:30 am

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