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FEEL GOOD IN THE FOREST (FGITF) is a programme coordinated by Forestry England, providing free activities for people who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and spend time outdoors. We're delighted to be supporting this initiative by hosting a number of free guided walks and jogs.

GUIDED WALKS AND JOGS

These sessions will be led by our experienced leaders and are suitable for those with little or no prior experience of jogging or walking in the countryside. If you’re capable of completing a parkrun (5k) mostly jogging, you’ll be fine on any of the activities. If you’re not quite there yet, we recommend you join a guided walk first. As with our Trail Therapy activities, the focus on all of these sessions will be on enjoying the surroundings and each others company, rather than speed. 

How to take part / book your place

Anyone is welcome to join these sessions and they are all free of charge. People can self-refer or be referred by a social prescribing link worker or support organisation. Booking your place is required and can be done by finding the guided session / workshop from the list below that you would like to attend and following the booking process. 

 

You'll have the option to make a donation if you'd like to; any donations made will go to Peak Running CIC, enabling us to continue projects - such as this one - in local communities. 

Children and Dogs

These activities are largely aimed at adults, but younger people can be accommodated as follows:​

  • For walking activities, we can allow younger people that are capable of walking the distance unaided, but they must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian throughout the activity.

  • For all activities we can accommodate a maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian.

 

Dogs - We can only take dogs by prior arrangement, and will often have to turn requests down. This is not because we don't like dogs (we love them!), it's simply because dogs can become a hazard, particularly if routes go close to farm animals, and they can cause stress to other participants who are nervous around dogs.  

Terms and Conditions

As these activities are part of the Feel Good in the Forest programme via Forestry England, you'll be asked during registration whether you agree to the Forestry England Participation Agreement and your preferences around image / video consent.

- Forestry England Participation Agreement

- Forestry England Image / Video Consent

If you have any questions relating to Feel Good in the Forest, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@peakrunning.co.uk

Upcoming 'Feel Good in the Forest' Activities

Below are activities that are part of the Feel Good in the Forest Programme. For a full list of our activities, including #trailtherapy and other guided runs/walks click HERE

  • Walking Talking Tuesday - Christmas Special
    Walking Talking Tuesday - Christmas Special
    16 Dec 2025, 09:20 GMT
    Croots Farm, Farnah House, Farm Wirksworth Rd, Duffield, Belper DE56 4AQ, UK
    Join us on a very special Walking Talking Tuesday around the beautiful Croots Farm - Duffield/Allestree area. Guided Walk for all abilities.
  • Feel Good in the Forest
    Feel Good in the Forest
    Sat 20 Dec
    Hartshorne
    20 Dec 2025, 14:00 – 15:00
    Hartshorne
    Join us for a guided jog around the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside and trails.
  • Walking Talking Tuesday
    Walking Talking Tuesday
    Tue 23 Dec
    23 Dec 2025, 09:30
    Hartshorne
    Join us on a Walking Talking Tuesday around beautiful the Hartshorne area. Guided Walk for all abilities. Bookings open 1st Dec
  • Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog
    Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog
    31 Dec 2025, 18:30 – 19:30
    Hicks Lodge
    Join us for a New Years Eve guided jog around the beautiful Hicks Lodge area
  • Walking Talking Tuesday - Ticknall
    Walking Talking Tuesday - Ticknall
    06 Jan 2026, 09:30
    Ticknall
    Join us on a Walking Talking Tuesday around beautiful the Ticknall area. Guided Walk for all abilities. Bookings open 16th Dec
  • Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    17 Jan 2026, 12:00 – 14:30
    TBC
    Join us for a guided jog or walk around the beautiful South Derbyshire region.
  • Walking Talking Tuesday
    Walking Talking Tuesday
    Tue 20 Jan
    Gresley Woods
    20 Jan 2026, 09:30
    Gresley Woods
    Join us for our fabulous Walking Talking Tuesday session around beautiful the Gresley Woods area. Bookings open 30th Dec Guided Walk for all abilities.
  • Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    28 Jan 2026, 18:00 – 20:30
    Hartshorne/Repton
    Join us for a guided jog or walk around the beautiful Hartshorne & Repton shrub.
  • Walking Talking Tuesday - Sence Valley
    Walking Talking Tuesday - Sence Valley
    Tue 03 Feb
    Location sent after booking
    03 Feb 2026, 09:30
    Location sent after booking
    Join us on a Walking Talking Tuesday around beautiful the Sence Valley area. Guided Walk for all abilities.
  • Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    14 Feb 2026, 12:00 – 14:30
    TBC
    Join us for a guided jog or walk around the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside and trails.
  • Walking Talking Tuesday - Staunton Harold
    Walking Talking Tuesday - Staunton Harold
    Tue 17 Feb
    Location confirmed when booked
    17 Feb 2026, 09:30
    Location confirmed when booked
    Join us on our fabulous Walking Talking Tuesday, this time around beautiful the Staunton Harold area. Relaxed and friendly Guided Walk for all abilities. Everyone is welcome.
  • Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    25 Feb 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    Staunton Harold
    Join us for a guided jog or walk around the beautiful Staunton Harold
  • Walking Talking Tuesday - Hicks Lodge
    Walking Talking Tuesday - Hicks Lodge
    Tue 03 Mar
    Location Confirmed when booked
    03 Mar 2026, 09:30
    Location Confirmed when booked
    Join us for our fabulous Walking Talking Tuesday session around beautiful the Hicks Lodge area. Guided Walk for all abilities.
  • Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    14 Mar 2026, 12:00 – 14:30
    TBC
    Join us for a guided jog or walk around the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside and trails.
  • Walking Talking Tuesday - Ticknall
    Walking Talking Tuesday - Ticknall
    Tue 17 Mar
    Location sent after booking
    17 Mar 2026, 09:30
    Location sent after booking
    Join us on a Walking Talking Tuesday around beautiful the Ticknall area. Guided Walk for all abilities.
  • Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog & Walk
    25 Mar 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    Ticknall
    Join us for a guided jog or walk around the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside and trails.
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