Waymaking: An OUTSIDE Wellbeing Project

Waymaking is a combined movement, arts and nature-based intervention that involves walking, artmaking and nature observation in wild public spaces. Described as a creative green prescription, the project has the potential to make a significant impact on people’s physical and mental health, creating a sense of community and belonging to the landscape.

Waymaking runs between April and October, and people can access up to 8 sessions comprising of a welcome to the programme, six meet ups, and one celebration in the autumn. Sessions run for around two hours, outdoors.

You can access the programme either through:

• Community referral, e.g. from an existing community group, social prescribers or GP where there are likely to be multiple health inequalities.
• Self-referral, e.g. for people who are self-motivated to join and where there are less likely to be multiple barriers to access.

If you would like to find out more contact Waymaking directly via waymaking@outsidearts.org or call 07801 655272 for a conversation about how to join one of our programmes.

Upcoming events:

Biddulph Grange Country Park with Eleanor Hooper – Come for a short and gentle walk full of listening, looking and exploring the landscape of Biddulph Grange Country Park. This is a special chance to join a group walk once a month led by sound and voice artist, and lover of nature, Eleanor Hooper.
Dates: 23 April, 21 May, 25 June, 23 July, 20 August, 17 September

Stockton Brook Water Works with Anthony Hammond – Come for a short and gentle walk with artist, sculptor and craftsman Anthony Hammond at Stockton Brook Waterworks.
Dates: 21 May, 11 June, 9 July, 10 September, 8 October

Dimmingsdale with James Brunt – James Brunt is a land artist who works with parts found in the natural world creating responses to the environment. Come and take part in creating land art suitable for the landscape around Dimmingsdale.
Dates: 20 May, 17 June, 22 July, 19 August, 23 September, 21 October

Join the Movement

Whether it’s a gentle walk, a moment of artmaking, or simply noticing the wild around you—being active in any way you can is a powerful step toward better health, deeper connection, and a stronger sense of belonging. We encourage everyone to join the movement, get in touch to find out more about getting involved with Waymaking.

Share Your Story – Got a story to share? Email us at info@movemorestaffsmoorlands.co.uk.
Together, we can keep moving, keep connecting, and keep making the most of the outdoors—one step at a time.