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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Less than half of adults in Scotland visit the outdoors on a regular, weekly basis, and 14% don’t at all. Access to green space can help to protect the physical and mental health of both adults and children in Scotland.

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Wellness Walks

Walking is a simple way to boost both your physical and mental health. Inverness campus is ideally located to explore some of Inverness’ city and its surroundings. Whether you have 10 to 20 minutes or a couple of hours, find your perfect route from our curated selection.

Each path includes straightforward instructions and a downloadable map, along with recommended fitness apps to track your success and matching podcast tips to enhance your experience.

This page provides you with tips, health benefits, and important information to make you stay safe.

Ready to step into serenity? Tie your laces and set out on your walking journey.

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Duck Walk – On Campus Route

Duck Walk – On Campus Route

    

Little time is no excuse – take a quick walk around Lochan an Eilein on Inverness campus. Easily accessible paved paths with the opportunity to take shortcuts over the bridges or walk a bigger circle all the way up to the National Treatment Centre. 

Please don’t feed any bread to the ducks, there is special duck food in The Bothy available that doesn’t make them ill. 

 

Podcast tip: Meditate with Kate: “Guided Walking Meditation For Peace and Presence” (20 minutes) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zcjM2ShKXlZRvsHX6p7cI 

Podcast tip: Walking is Fitness – Dave Paul: “Learning how to breathe properly” (12 minutes) https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vV2M1tCje7LR88n6gXPi2 

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History and Magic – Culloden Wood

History and Magic – Culloden Wood

Discover the forest’s battlefield landmarks and pagan traditions at the infamous Prisoner’s Stone and St Mary’s Well, a local ‘clootie well’. Bring a biodegradable rag (cloot) to tie it to a tree for good luck.

  • Distance: 25 miles/3.6 km
  • Approximate time: allow 1.5 hours
  • Terrain: mostly wide, uneven gravel and earth surface, some steep slopes, parts may be muddy after rain
  • Route: file:///Users/nadine/Downloads/fls-routecard-Culloden%20Wood%20.pdf

 

How to get there:

  • By car: From Inverness, take the A96 towards Aberdeen and after about 1 mile (1.6 km) take the 2nd roundabout exit towards Balloch, Culloden and Smithton. At the second set of traffic lights turn right towards Culloden Moor and Croy. The car park is on your left after ¼ mile (400 metres). IV2 7PW is the nearest postcode.
  • By bus: Buses run from Inverness to Smithton, next to the forest.

Podcast tip: STOMPCAST – Dr. Alex George “How to find the right Self-Care for you” – Estée Lalonde (30 minutes) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Tvk1FUficl3UcZlgCIm9r

“How to ground yourself when you’ve been triggered” – Therapy with Abby (37 minutes)

Podcast tip: Walking the dog with Emily Dean: “With stand-up comedian Angela Barnes Part 1 and 2” (each 37 minutes)

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Picturesque City Views – Inverness Castle and Ness Islands Loop

Picturesque City Views – Inverness Castle and Ness Islands Loop

The Ness Islands are a group of small islands in the middle of the River Ness. The islands are connected by Victorian suspension bridges and are a lovely place to explore. The Ness Islands walk takes you past landmarks including the Ice Centre, Botanic Gardens, and Inverness Cathedral.

How to get there:

Bus stop at union street and cross Greig Street bridge to point 4 on the walk using the Komoot link above. 

Podcast tip: ADHD is Awesome – The Holderness Family Podcast

Walking and Talking with Helen “Fight fatigue and get your energy back” (with music, 32 minutes) https://open.spotify.com/episode/009xYTyiUfkTU8hyshtOvV

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Active Health Project – Velocity

Active Health Project – Velocity

The Active Health project supports people to become more active as a way of improving their health and wellbeing. There is no cost to participate and anyone registered with a GP practice in the Highlands who would benefit from being more physically active can take part. (Age 16 upwards).

Project workers meet with participants 1:1 (By video call or phone) to discuss motivation, interests, hopes and challenges. They understand it can be difficult to make changes and support people to take small steps towards enjoyable activities.

More information on the Velocity website.

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Therapet Walks

Therapet Walks

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Pawsitive Vibes – Join our Therapet Walk on Campus

check the bothy on brightspace calendar or email wellbeing.ic@uhi.ac.uk for details.

Don’t miss out on this unique way to de-stress and enhance your wellbeing. Join us for a gentle walk around our campus on easily accessible paved paths. Walking with therapets reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, boosts your mood, and fosters social connections.

·       Date & Time: various points throughout the term and at summer club 

·       Location/Meeting Point: meet at 12 noon outside the front doors, if you are joining us throughout the hour we will be somewhere around the Lochann feeding the ducks or playing with the dogs on the grass.

·       Distance: 0.5 miles to 1 mile/1 kilometre to 1.5 kilometres

·       Approximate time: you can join for as long as you like we will be there for an hour

·       Terrain: Pavement / Footpath