{"id":2674,"date":"2022-04-03T08:49:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T07:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=2674"},"modified":"2024-12-23T11:18:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:18:41","slug":"how-to-lead-an-accessible-sensory-walk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/sport\/sport-and-physical-activity-resources\/how-to-lead-an-accessible-sensory-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to lead an accessible sensory walk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"banner    is-style-primary-tint-10  align-full\">\t\t<div class=\"banner__wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__flex\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"banner__figure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/0347-1800x700.jpg\" class=\"banner__img\" alt=\"two people walking in a forest\" style=\"object-position: 55.25% 23.22%;\" \/> \t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-white\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-xl\">This resource is designed to help you plan and deliver your own sensory walk, and is in two sections \u2013 planning a walk, and making a walk sensory.<\/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\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide  margin-top-3xl\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are sensory walks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10  align-right\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear what you think of this resource.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Have you adapted it in any way to meet the needs of the people you support?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you come up with any new activities and sensory highlights?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maybe some of the participants you work with have seen improvements in their health, skills or confidence levels too? We\u2019d love to hear your stories. Please let us know by emailing <a href=\"mailto:sense.active@sense.org.uk\">sense.active@sense.org.uk<\/a> and we\u2019ll be in touch to find out more. You can also stay connected through Twitter by tagging <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/sensecharity\">@Sensecharity<\/a> and including #SenseActive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sensory walks help individuals to engage with nature, so that they can use their senses to connect with their surroundings, have meaningful experiences and be active. The walks are designed for people with complex disabilities but can be enjoyed by anyone. You don\u2019t need to take much, or any, equipment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sensory walk doesn\u2019t have to be long or to a specific destination \u2013 it could just be walking to the shops or around your local park. You can go on foot, in a wheelchair or using a walker \u2013 the walks are inclusive for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking is a popular activity that you can do alone or in a group. It enables people to get outside, be active and connect with nature. There are many benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Improved social connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced anxiety and stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved self-esteem.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved mood and sleep quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is this resource for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk leaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This resource offers ideas for walk leaders on how to add sensory activities to make their walks more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support workers, carers, friends and family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not experienced in leading walks this resource will help you to plan walks, add sensory activities and make sure they are safe. For anyone taking out larger groups, we would recommend attending walk leader training. If you search online for \u2018walk leader training\u2019 there are a number of options.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\">Planning a walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning a sensory walk, it is important to consider how you will make it accessible to all of the individuals you are supporting. You will know how to best support the people in your group and how to adapt activities to meet their needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you lead the walk you should familiarise yourself with the route in order to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Check that paths are safe and wide enough for wheelchairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that paths are level and unobstructed, avoiding steep hills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about how you will get to the starting point and back home again.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A map stick is a useful tool to explain to someone with complex disabilities how far has been travelled on the walk. The stick should have different tactile markers on it, including at the beginning and the end, which the individual can feel to help them to understand where they are on the walk. You can easily create your own stick before going on the walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Involving everyone in the planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"2 people walking\" class=\"wp-image-5653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walk-2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Involving everyone in planning the walk can greatly add to the experience of the walkers \u2013 supporting them to make choices and enjoy a sense of achievement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a visual representation of the route, such as a map with pictures, can help participants to know what to expect before the walk. You may be able to offer different routes for them to choose from, or help plan a new one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask the participants what senses they would like to explore on the walk and plan these sensory activities together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using a map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many maps, apps and online resources available to help you plan a route. Always ensure you have checked a route before going with people you support in case of any route closures or new hazards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to create a \u2018route card\u2019 by printing a map and circling the places you intend to stop at.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to share your route with someone at home in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length and time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about how long it will take to walk the route. The average walking speed is three miles per hour, but the people you support may walk more slowly, get tired more easily and need breaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan a route based on your knowledge of the participants, and plan in extra time for completing activities, looking at points of interest and making unexpected stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a route<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about the best place to start your walk. If you are meeting other people, a free car park is often a good starting point. If you are planning a walk in an urban area, a train or bus station may be a good meeting point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your route can be more interesting if you plan to walk in a loop as you will have new experiences along the whole length of the walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan waypoints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Waypoints are pre-planned points along your route, which are good places to stop for a break, or to complete the mindfulness activities described in part two of this resource.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include these waypoints on your map, map stick or route card when planning with the people you support. Involve them in making decisions where possible, to help decide when and where to stop, and which activities to do when they are there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure waypoints are planned at regular intervals to make sure that the participants do not become tired or lose interest. Think about how long you intend to stop at each waypoint when planning your route.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also wish to schedule waypoints for toilet and refreshment breaks. Ensure that you have checked that accessible facilities are available before setting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check for hazards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety of your route is very important \u2013 and it is advised that you complete a risk assessment of the route you are planning to take. Contact your line manager or care provider for a risk assessment template.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of potential hazards you may want to consider in your risk assessment, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Adverse weather conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crossing busy roads and level crossings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coastal dangers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steep terrain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing to leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have necessary provisions before setting off, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Mobile phone and emergency contact numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appropriate clothing for the weather.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\">How to lead your walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have planned the walk route and thought about safety, follow these steps to ensure your walk is enjoyable from start to finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ol id=\"block-9c038fd3-d1c7-4c91-af66-869ad5433525\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-pink-blob-counter\">\n<li>Start with a welcome, ask how everyone is feeling and check everyone is ready to start the walk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the walk, mentioning any sensory highlights as you walk around, allowing people to explore sensations and begin to engage with the environment around them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at scheduled waypoints along the way; trying mindfulness or creative activities which can help create a meaningful experience. You can find some ideas suggested in part two of this resource.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue the walk, identifying more sensory highlights as you go.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish the walk and encourage the participants to reflect on what they enjoyed most. If in a group, you may wish to end the walk in a caf\u00e9 for a drink.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate the achievement and look over any items you may have collected during the activities. You may wish to enhance the memory and encourage others to take part by sharing photos and videos of the day with friends, family and colleagues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\">Making a walk sensory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is mindfulness?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stress-anxiety-depression\/mindfulness\">NHS describes mindfulness<\/a> as \u201cknowing directly what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3625-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness can help to reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing by allowing us to identify negative thoughts and feelings, and helping us deal with these better. Incorporating mindfulness into walks can help to reduce stress and allow participants to really notice the world and nature around them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should choose a quiet and settled place for the mindfulness activities. Ideally, it should be somewhere where people can sit down and\/or be in a green space, as this can help the mind relax. Sometimes noises are unavoidable, but you can still be mindful by paying attention to these sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for using mindfulness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to use mindfulness with the people you support it is a good idea to understand how this works for you too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><strong>Consider how you are feeling.<\/strong> Is there any tension in the body? Can you notice any changes by the end of the walk? Try to just notice, without making any judgements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stand or sit still for a moment. <\/strong>Focus on something far away, it might be a sound or an object, and gradually start to focus on sounds or objects closer to you. Eventually bring the focus into your body, noticing the breath, your emotions and any tension in the body.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take a moment to focus on one thing intently<\/strong>, taking the time to notice the detail and then describe it to the group. This could be the look or touch of an object or a particular sound.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start your walk slowly to help slow the mind and thoughts down. <\/strong>Encourage everyone to be present in the moment and aware of their body, noticing their balance, and the sensations in the feet or legs. For example, does the floor beneath feel soft, cold, hard or spiky, or do the legs feel tired, cold or warm?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try some different breathing exercises<\/strong>, such as inhaling deeply and slowly and noticing the smells around you, or holding your breath for a couple of seconds and then exhaling slowly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness may be tricky for someone with a complex disability to fully understand. When doing mindfulness with people with complex disabilities, you can make the activity more tactile and engaging by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Putting the participant\u2019s hand on their stomach to feel the rise and fall of their breathing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging the participant to put their hand in front of their mouth or nose to focus on the feeling of the breath on their hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-secondary\">Engaging the senses through mindfulness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Touch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barefoot-walk-0553.jpg\" alt=\"woman touching bark of tree\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barefoot-walk-0553.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barefoot-walk-0553-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can encourage people to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Find objects that they can hold or wrap their fingers around, such as a small stone, leaf or seed that can be picked up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feel the heat of the sun or a cool breeze on their body.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice the feel of different surfaces underneath their feet or wheelchair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"flowers\" class=\"wp-image-5662\" style=\"height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3658-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Notice changes in smells as you walk through different environments, such as wooded areas, open spaces or water.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find wildflowers and describe how they each differ in smell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barefoot-walk-0110.jpg\" alt=\"2 people walking in a river barefoot\" class=\"wp-image-5688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barefoot-walk-0110.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barefoot-walk-0110-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> \u00a9 Mike Pinches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Listen to the different sounds or voices on the walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on which direction specific sounds are coming from and how far away they are. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider how each sound makes people feel. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3645-scaled-e1650375046623-600x428.jpg\" alt=\"butterfly\" class=\"wp-image-5706\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Look for the different colours in the landscape and see how they change in the light and shade.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find an interesting object and focus on the texture and shape.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice the movement of the plants, trees, animals and other people.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend some time looking at the clouds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-500x707.jpg\" alt=\"blackberries\" class=\"wp-image-5700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-500x707.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-566x800.jpg 566w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-1449x2048.jpg 1449w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-1132x1600.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-600x848.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blackberries-RTAXWCC-scaled.jpg 1811w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>If experimenting with taste, make sure that your hands, and the hands of the person you are supporting, have been wiped and cleaned before touching food, and make sure the food is edible before someone tries it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try finding blackberries on a bush to eat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you aren\u2019t confident in identifying berries, you could take something along with you, such as raisins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-secondary\">Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensory activities can be completed during or after the walk to engage the senses even further. There are a combination of short and longer activities; some will require you taking tools with you to take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group  \">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bark rubbings (sight, touch)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"pink crayon on paper, tracing against bark of tree\" class=\"wp-image-5698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bark-Rubbings-scaled.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Take a mixture of crayons, pastels, pencils or pens and some small sheets of paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put the paper onto the bark of the tree and colour over the top with the crayons, pastels, pencils or pens. You could try this on leaves or any other surface too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When someone has finished, you could support them to bind them together, or make a collage of their rubbings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature mandalas (sight, touch, smell)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"mandala\" class=\"wp-image-5672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mandala-2-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Collect items of interest along the journey. This could be small stones, leaves or conkers on the ground.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When someone has finished, or if they take a rest on the walk, you could support them to create their own patterns on the ground with the items they have collected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory nature hunt (sight, touch, smell, sound)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"flower\" class=\"wp-image-5660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCF3653-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Before you leave, create a list of things to look out for that engage different senses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As people notice them on your walk, they can tick them off their list.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This may include different types of trees, the smell of flowers, bugs, birds singing or soft leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature paintbrushes (sight, touch, smell)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-600x760.jpg\" alt=\"nature paintbrushes\" class=\"wp-image-5674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-600x760.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-1212x1536.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-1616x2048.jpg 1616w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-500x633.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-1263x1600.jpg 1263w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nature-Paintbrushes-2-scaled.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>All you will need to take with you are some elastic bands.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a small stick to use as the paintbrush handle, and a material to act as a brush. This might be grass, flowers or leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the elastic band to keep these attached to the stick.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When this is finished, try painting with the different types of paintbrushes created.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Journey stick (sight, touch, smell, sound)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"branch\" class=\"wp-image-5670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Journey-Stick-2-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>You will need a stick and some string\/tape for this activity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As they go along on their walk people can gather any items that have interested them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrap the string around an individual item and the stick to hold them together.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By the end of the walk individuals will have a range of items to remind them of the walk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the stick is moved around it may make different sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feeding the ducks (sight, touch, smell, sound)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"duck by a river\" class=\"wp-image-5668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Feeding-the-ducks-3-scaled.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Take some food with you so people can feed the ducks \u2013 for example, oats, seeds or bread.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice the texture and smell of the food you feed the ducks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to the sound of the ducks as they move closer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shakers (touch, sound)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"jar with plants inside\" class=\"wp-image-5680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shakers-2-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Collect small items along the journey.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When people return from the walk, they could find a jam jar or similar container to put the items in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put a few items in to begin with and shake the container to make lots of noise. Gradually add more items and see how the sound changes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People can add to this container each time they go on a walk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity alignwide\"\/>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear what you think of this resource.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Have you adapted it in any way to meet the needs of the people you support?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you come up with any new activities and sensory highlights?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maybe some of the participants you work with have seen improvements in their health, skills or confidence levels too? We\u2019d love to hear your stories. 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