Forest Bathing & Creative Music | Leith Hill
WHEN
Monday
3 November 2025
TIME
Meet at Wingfield 9.45 am to catch minibus or Meet at Leith Hill 10.30am
Arrive at Leith Hill for 10.30am start
Finish 3.00pm (returning to Wingfield for appx 3.30pm)
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:45am Meet at Wingfield for minibus departure to Leith Hill Place, or if travelling by car arrive at Leith Hill Place for 10.30am start.
Morning Forest bathing session
Lunch Please bring your own lunch; complimentary tea and coffee provided
Afternoon Creative music-making session
3:30pm Return to Wingfield
FACILITATED BY
Angie & Volunteers with Catherine from National Trust.
Facilitator for music session is artist Jack Kingslake
Generously funded by Surrey Hills Society.
ABOUT THIS SESSION
Exclusive access alert!
Leith Hill Place — normally closed at this time of year — is opening its doors just for Waythrough clients. Step into this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and creativity with a rejuvenating day in the beautiful Surrey Hills.
No musical experience needed—just an open mind but if you do play an instrument, then please feel free to bring it along!
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Participants will be guided gently to create organic textures from found sounds, laying with percussive instruments and simple vocal techniques to compose an emotionally regulating piece of sound art. No musical experience necessary.
Jack will then take this sound art and fuse into a larger piece of music that will feature on a Surrey Hills National Landscape podcast which focuses on Leith Hill Place, the Surrey Hills, arts and wellbeing.
Everyone is warmly welcome.
About Forest Bathing
Forest bathing has been used by millions of people across the world to alleviate symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.
Suitable footwear and clothing is required. Please see the check list below.
You will be in a small group with a guide and we won’t cover a large distance. Participants do not need previous experience of mindfulness. This calming and relaxing practise has been scientifically proven to have beneficial and lasting therapeutic effects.
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear flat, sturdy shoes, a hat and bring plenty of warm layers, suitable for the changing English weather.
TRANSPORT
Free Minibus Transport from Wingfield – 9.45am prompt
By Car: Make your own way there and park at Rhododendron Woods.
Rhododendron Woods, Tanhurst Lane RH5 6LU
Then make your way to the main National Trust Leith Hill car park [in Leith Hill Lane RH5 6LY] which is approximately a 7 minute walk. – although we may be able to arrange pick up from Rhodedendron Woods (to be advised).
Generously funded by Surrey Hills Society.
WHO CAN JOIN THESE SESSIONS
Anyone who lives in Surrey and is over the age of 16.
HOW THE SESSIONS ARE RUN
Face-to-face with experienced guides from Surrey Hills Society and accompanied by Angie and volunteers from Waythrough.
HOW TO JOIN
If you are currently registered with Waythrough, all you need to do is speak to your Community Links Advisor or email WaythroughCC@waythrough.org.uk and to let us know which course or workshop you would like to attend.If you are new to Waythrough, you will be asked to complete a registration form and have an introductory call with one of the team. Please find an online application form here: Waythrough Booking Form
Alternatively you can call us on 01737 771 282 or email us to arrange joining on WaythroughCC@waythrough.org.uk.
After completing the booking & registration form you will receive an introductory welcome call from one of our team.
It’s not always possible to join a session happening the same day, but we often have regular sessions weekly. We’re normally able to respond within 24/48 hours of you contacting us.
For the latest information, visit Facebook: @WaythroughCC
Our national website is waythrough.org.uk
