about us

In the midst of the pandemic, co-founder Leanne was the mental health lead at a Fire Service and a part time therapist.  To promote her own wellbeing and to stay connected with others and the outdoors, she met for family walks every Saturday – rain or shine! 

Leanne soon noticed how clients also benefitted 

from connecting with nature. She thought of an idea to facilitating 

outdoor groups to support mental health, but with no idea how to execute the idea 

on her own. The very next morning a colleague, Fire fighter Enrico rang and said “I have this idea 

of getting people outside to support their mental health, and I knew I had to speak to you!!’ 

Working together with their unique set of skills and adding a spin to the average walk, they gave up their 

spare time volunteering to provide free walks to the Bristol community. The demand grew very fast, and they soon set up a non-profit organisation Soul Trail Wellbeing CIC.  Providing free nature walks and a listening ear meant it was accessible to all, regardless of background or income. 

Soul Trail is now part of Bristol Green Social Prescribing,  delivering several projects. 

This  has included:

- NHS 8 week Nature Programme

- Outdoor Workshops for Youth Offending Team

- BAME Hikes

- NHS Diabetes Prevention

- Parent/carer wellbeing walks and more! 

Soul Trail Wellbeing have a vision to provide holistic support for everyone with the opportunity to reconnect with Nature.

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