Wild and Well

Our Wild and Well campaign celebrates the invaluable connection between wild places and people's health.

There’s a growing body of evidence which highlights the power of wild places to support and enhance our wellbeing – emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally.

The Wild and Well Repository is a centralised online resource hosting a wide range of information helping us to explore and explain this connection.

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Articles, research, books and more exploring the link between wild places and wellbeing

12 ways to connect with nature

Ideas for re-igniting the spark of life when you feel stressed, anxious or depressed

Woman in forest - Unsplash - John Mark Arnold

Wild and Well: Evidence and Emotion

Why the Trust is creating a hub of detailed knowledge and information on why wild places matter for the health of individuals, community and society

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Wild and Well: Mind over Mountains

Alex Staniforth explains why he co-founded Mind Over Mountains, a charity working to restore mental health through outdoor experiences

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Head space

Lucy Sparks explores the connections between nature, creativity and self-expression – and their positive impact on mental health and wellbeing

The John Muir Award

How the John Muir Award supports health and wellbeing

Resources, case studies and more