{"id":14008,"date":"2022-09-26T12:08:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T11:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=14008"},"modified":"2025-08-19T15:08:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T14:08:31","slug":"sensory-walks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/sensory-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory walks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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We’ve partnered with Ordnance Survey to help you enjoy more meaningful walking experiences.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

What are sensory walks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sensory walks allow you to use your senses to connect with your surroundings whilst you stay active. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve partnered with Ordnance Survey<\/a> to help you find sensory walking routes, as well as developed resources<\/a> to support you to use your senses to connect with nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to learn more about sensory walks and to discuss training, you can email our team on sense.active@sense.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

The walks are designed for people with complex disabilities, but can be enjoyed by anyone. You can go alone or in a group, you don\u2019t need any specialist equipment and the walks can be any length you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can go on foot, use a wheelchair or walker \u2013 sensory walks are inclusive for all. The programme has even won an award for diversity and inclusion, at the Outdoor Industry Awards 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the free OS Maps app to use sensory walks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find a sensory walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Discover and enjoy tried and tested sensory walks across England and Wales using the free OS Maps app. Each route includes an accessible route, milestones and sensory highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the benefits of walking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Going for a walk lets you get outside, be active and connect with nature. Some more benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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