Date: Nov – March
Start: TBC
Start Time: TBC
Distance: Not more than 4 miles
Terrain: One climb

Sign up for Night Walk information HERE

Unlike daytime walks, night walks need clear skies. There’s no point braving the cold if the stars aren’t putting on a show. Rather than setting dates & risking cancellations, I’m trying something different this year.

Above is a night walk sign-up. Add your details if you are interested in walking under the stars by moonlight. When a clear night aligns with my diary, I’ll email a booking link to everyone on the list. Places will be allocated first come, first served. Walks will take place from Nov-March & hopefully ensure you get to enjoy the full celestial display rather than just a fleeting glimpse.

Why walk at night?

Too many long, cold, dark nights are spent indoors, when it’s perfectly possible to be outside enjoying the stillness. Why not step outside of your comfort zone this winter and join us for a short night walk. It’s an incredible opportunity to experience the night in a new way, reconnect with the natural world, and marvel at both the wonders around and above us.

This walk is a slow, immersive sensory experience. With our dominant sense of sight diminished, we’ll rely on our ears, noses, skin and feet to explore the evening soundscape, night-time smells, and the subtle textures of the landscape. At the same time, we’ll take in the celestial majesty of the night sky, spotting major winter constellations and reflecting on our place within the vastness of the universe.

• This will be a small group walk (no more than 10 people)
• No dogs please…….or waterproof trousers (their rustling spoils the peace & quiet)
• Walking sticks/poles encouraged

REVIEWS

Read what others have said about their night walking experience with Rural Strides:

I found out about Reclaim The Night via the South Downs Dark Skies Festival. Malinka, who leads the group walks, is so approachable, helpful and articulate. I came to the event solo and felt very welcome and safe. I loved my evening adventure 🙂

What a wonderful experience. Being bathed in the moonlight, seeing the stars glittering, hearing the night sounds and picking up the different scents as made our way was a lifetime experience and a humbling one too. One I will never forget.

A wonderful night walk which awakened all the senses.