A Guided Night Walk over the South Downs from Glynde to Lewes
Update: We no longer run night walks for individuals, but we do include them as part of our Shift corporate retreats and company offsites - get in touch here for more information.
To go in the dark with a light is to know the light.
To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight, and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings, and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings. Wendell Berry Join us for a silent night time journey over the South Downs on this guided night walk.
We will be walking as a group, quietly and without torches so that you can experience the land at night, in a safe and supported way. The idea is that by walking mindfully and in silence, you can drop into a peaceful inner space where the mental chatter of the day subsides and the stillness of the land at night draws you closer.
This will allow you to have a direct sensory experience - of the tastes and smells in the air, the feel of the wind on your skin, and the touch of the ground under your feet as you walk. Many of us are not used to darkness and by embracing it instead, you open yourself up to the possibility of a different experience of the dark.
If your senses have dimmed in the artificial light of screens and streetlights, it's time to step outside and let nature and the night in instead. The walk includes a stop for some quiet reflection, and at a gentle walking pace to allow your senses to fully expand into the mysteries of the night. There will be a fire and hot drinks at the end. • Meet in the car park at Glynde Station by 19:15, where the walk starts. (The 18.41 from Brighton arrives at Glynde at 19:14). • Booking required • Group limited to 6 people max • Wear suitable clothing and good walking shoes/boots • No dogs or children under 16 (sorry) • Hot drink and a fire at the end • We'll finish at Lewes in time to catch trains back to Brighton (trains every 10 mins or so from 22:03 til 23:43.) The cost: sliding scale from £30 to £60* (To be covid-safe numbers are limited to 6 participants. Booking essential.) Suitable for beginners and those with experience. Nightwalking as a Nature connection practice was bought to School of the Wild by Caroline Whiteman. Her approach to befriending the night and moving through the darkness of this land as a way of walking ourselves home has informed the way these nightwalks are now run/offered. "What a unique experience. Many thanks!" Frances
"Such a great magical walk last night. I'm still thinking about it." Serena "A lovely experience. Amazing to see the moon in its glory, with such nice company." Philip |
Our mission at School of the Wild is to help organisations boost employee morale, transform their teams, and learn to work together better, by inspiring a positive and collaborative workplace culture. We believe that Nature brings out the best in people so we bring leaders and teams outside to help you reconnect and think differently.
Have a look at our outdoor team building away days, company offsites, and leadership team programme and get in touch for more information. |