Tracks and Dales

20/04/2026

Thank you to Every Life Matters for letting us support the wonderful work you do!

We recently headed out to Reston Scar above Staveley, and will plan other walks for beneficiaries of ELM throughout 2026.

Please get in touch if you would like to join, or simply know more.

Reminder that these these walks are free for anyone associated with Every Life Matters, no matter what your connection is. We also offer free kit such as walking boots and waterproofs to ensure you’re safe in the outdoors 💜💚

We’re excited to be teaming up with Tracks and Dales to offer a series of free wellbeing walks for beneficiaries of Every Life Matters.

Tracks & Dales specialise in supporting mental health through the great outdoors, using the restorative power of nature to bring people together and improve wellbeing. They’ve planned a range of walk dates throughout the year, with locations chosen based on where participants are travelling from.

Upcoming walk dates are:

Saturday 18th April
Saturday 9th May
Saturday 13th June
Saturday 11th July
Saturday 15th August
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 17th October
Saturday 7th November
Saturday 12th December

Each walk will be tailored to the group, with flexible distances and difficulty levels to ensure everyone feels comfortable and included. Accessibility is a priority, and Tracks & Dales will make sure the experience works for all abilities.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, you can get in touch with Tracks & Dales via their social channels or email them at community@tracksanddales.com

18/04/2026

Last week we continued our amazing partnership with The Well Communities, this time with their Kendal group.
We headed to Troutbeck to head towards Sallows & Sour Howes.
One group stayed lower down doing some nature connection, whilst another group headed to the summits!
An amazing experience by everyone with the quote of the day being to one of our guides: “you’re the reason I want to get outside after completing my programme with The Well”, and that’s exactly why we exist! We want to connect people to the great outdoors that haven’t been fortune enough to experience it before, and ensure it continues for them for years to come!

15/04/2026

Yesterday we headed out with a beneficiary from Kendal Primary Care Network, and decided to head up Brant Fell near Bowness-on-Windermere.
For some, heading up Brant Fell (191 metres high) may seem simple. However, this beneficiary has to deal with Talipes Equinovarus, also known as Club Foot.
They are without doubt one of the most amazing human beings ever. The positivity, tenacity and ‘screw it, let’s do it’ attitude is the reason we do what we do.
We help people improve their mental health through the great outdoors, and this individual cements that we are doing incredible and vital work for those that need it most.

13/04/2026

Hello! We are here all day today!

You don’t need a referral to access support at Hope Haven—it’s free and open to anyone aged 18+ in Copeland and Whitehaven.

We’re here for anyone who needs support with their mental health and wellbeing. Whether you just want a bit of advice or need longer-term support, we can help you, your family, friends or carers.

https://wcmhp.org.uk/hope-haven/

13/04/2026

A reminder for everyone associated with Andy’s Man Club that it’s our monthly wellbeing walk next Saturday 25th April!

If you haven’t been before, please drop us a message so we can add you to our WhatsApp group so we know you’re coming!

We’re walking on Whitbarrow Scar, just outside Kendal and fingers crossed it stays dry!

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11/04/2026

Funding secured!

A huge thank you to The Allen Lane Foundation for believing in the work we do!

The Allen Lane Foundation is a grant making trust, with their founder, Sir Allen Lane, being the founder of the publisher, Penguin Books.

They award funding for charitable purposes across the UK, with a long history of supporting work that improves people’s mental health.

29/03/2026

Another cracking wellbeing walk with lads from Andy’s Man Club.
We headed to the Duddon valley for a walk up to Seathwaite Tarn. We had sun, wind, rain and even some hail ❄️
The conversation was fantastic and it was great to see everyone enjoying being out in the great outdoors! 🍃 ⛰️

Remember, these monthly walks are offered to every person that attends Andy’s Man Club across Cumbria. Get in touch to find out the details of our next walk in April!

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28/03/2026

5 ways to wellbeing
Kendal Primary Care Networks 5 days of wellbeing

Day 5 - Connect

Do you like a wander in the fresh air?
Do you like a stroll along the river path ?
Do you like a ramble up a hill?

Connecting with nature- whether it be with others or alone can have great benefits to our mental and physical health .
The British heart foundations recommends we walk between 7,000 and 10,000 steps each day . What if you could do some of that only thinking about your wellbeing. ?

Check out Footloose- a great local walking group if you fancy a walk in company .
https://footloosecumbria.org/

Or keep in mind the amazing Tracs and Dales https://www.tracksanddales.com/ who look to support our mental health with being in the great outdoors.

27/03/2026

Looking forward to a great walk tomorrow supporting Andys Man Club 👌

25/03/2026

Funding secured!

We would like to take the time to thank The Freida Scott Charitable Trust for believing in what we do, and helping us deliver our Move & Connect project throughout the next year!

The Freida Scott Trust are based in Kendal, so it’s fantastic to know that a local grant making trust really believes in what we do.

We are very grateful and we’re already running this project to support our beneficiaries across Westmorland & Furness!

20/03/2026

Another fantastic walk this afternoon with The Well Communities, Kendal group!

The team met The Well at Aira Force for a walk and talk around the beautiful woodland and waterfalls.

Powerful conversation in a powerful setting.

A huge thanks to Josh & Holly, our incredible freelance staff for making this happen!

16/03/2026

We have recently started a new partnership with Kendal Primary Care Network! Similar to our partnership with the Carnforth & Milnthorpe PCN, we will support individuals referred to us through the great outdoors.
Our first walk last week was on Scouts Scar!
Thank you to Kendal PCN for believing in what we do, and that being outside in nature really can go a long way to helping people’s healing journey 💚🥾⛰️