This is a headshot photograph of walking and wellness warrior Julia Bradbury. She has gorgeous flowing brunette hair, and her smile beams off the screen. This photograph is part of the UK's Walk Yourself Happy Retreats campaign.

‘I invite you to join me on one of my Walk Yourself Happy Events in 2025! I know you will feel truly energised by spending time in nature, walking with me in The Lake District and later in the year joining me at a retreat engaging in Breathwork, Aroma-Sound, Yoga, Nature Movement & Play, and Nutrition work.

Julia Bradbury

Join Julia Bradbury for an unforgettable day of walking and well-being in the heart of the Lake District this May!

Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just love being in nature, this one-day event is the perfect opportunity to explore stunning landscapes, connect with like-minded nature lovers, and spend time with Julia herself. Spaces will be limited, so sign up now to be the first to hear all the exciting details and secure your spot. Lace-up your boots and get ready to Walk Yourself Happy with us in one of the UK’s most breathtaking locations!

Setting off from Castlerigg Hall, these one-day events will include a Wainwright Walk, lunch and a second walk to the calm surroundings of Castlerigg Stone Circle.

Do you have a question? Contact the team today · I have a question: gina@theoutdoorguide.co.uk

Walk Yourself Happy Wellbeing Retreats · Five Experts, Two Days and One New You.

Immerse yourself in one of our exclusive and intimate wellbeing retreats, nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the British countryside. Each location is handpicked for its tranquil ambience and abundance of nature-snacking opportunities; we promise an escape from the ordinary and an embrace of the extraordinary.

This is your moment to experience the health-changing power of the Walk Yourself Happy philosophy with Julia Bradbury; we bring the chapters to life through a blend of expert-led sessions, engaging group conversations, and revitalising nature-based activities that will energise the body and feed the soul.

The small things are the Big Things; it’s time to embrace the notion that small changes can lead to remarkable transformations. Your wellness retreat curator and host, Julia Bradbury, will be there throughout the experience, working alongside you in the sessions and leading the much-anticipated nature walks. In relaxed conversation, she will explore why these science-backed methods, once combined, unlock the ultimate health hack.

Walk Yourself Happy - Julia Bradbury

Getting to the heart of how seemingly insignificant additions to your daily routine can profoundly impact your physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

We will embark on invigorating walks with Julia Bradbury interlaced with Hannah Beadle’s movement & play nature gym and engage breathwork in motion, led by Patrick McKeown; indulge in nourishing and perfectly balanced culinary experiences designed by Nutritionist Pauline Cox and evening practices with Aromasound’s Lisa Pauley that will calm your body and relax your mind.

Meet the Walk Yourself Happy experts!

Patrick McKeown

Patrick McKeown · International breathwork expert 
Discover easy, safe, and science-backed breathing techniques that boost your health, sports performance, and mental well-being. Benefit from Patrick McKeown’s 21 years of expertise in teaching breathing exercises, setting this workshop apart. With a proven record of assisting thousands of people with asthma, sleep and overthinking, McKeown’s techniques are credible and effective.

Session Benefits:

  • Practical breathing to improve respiratory health
  • Patrick will guide you through breathing exercises to help open your airways in the lungs and decongest the nose
  • Nasal breathing during physical exercise– the dos and don’ts
  • Achieving deep sleep for better cognitive function and productivity
  • How breathing affects your brainpower, intuition and decision making
  • How to enhance focus, concentration and attention span
  • Applying breathing exercises to calm your mind and body on tap
Lisa Pauley

Lisa Pauley

REST, RECONNECT & RESTORE through AromaSounds

RELAX & RESTORE – AromaSounds evening session.

Lisa will share her -East meets West- practices at our well-being retreats, guiding you through gentle movement, self-care acupressure routines, essential oil applications and deep relaxation through alchemy crystal sound frequencies. The AromaSounds journey will support, settle and nourish your nervous system to bring you to a place of healing and harmony through relaxation and the deep immersion of your senses.

This calming and restorative evening session weaves the healing sounds of Crystal Tone bowls with the beneficial properties of pure plant wisdom of essential oils. Lisa will bring your body and mind to a balanced state through the radiant rest of yoga nidra, and the healing sounds of alchemy crystal bowls.

Pauline Cox

Pauline Cox

Pauline Cox, MSc, is a Functional Nutritionist, columnist, best-selling author and co-founder of a health food company Sow & Arrow. With a passion for integrating ancient wisdom with modern medicine, Pauline has extensive knowledge of human science and alternative medicine. Having studied for her first Bachelor of Science in Anatomical Science at the University of Bristol, Pauline went on to study Physiotherapy at the University of West of England. Following a career in Physiotherapy, specialising in musculoskeletal pain and women’s health, Pauline went on to study for a Masters at University of Bristol in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health.

Her most recent Masters level training is in Integrative Medicine and she is now a Fellow of the Nation Centre of Integrative Medicine. As a speaker, author and passionate advocate for natural medicine, Pauline enjoys translating complex science into easy to understand, practical information that empowers individuals to take their health into their own hands. “My belief is that human health and planetary health are bi-directional and we cannot have one without the other.”

Hannah Beadle

Hannah Beadle

Join Hannah from Wildfitness to rediscover the joy and transformative power of your own natural potential through one of the oldest and most primal languages of the human body: movement and play.

During this very special event Hannah will lead you through two different movement sessions that will show you that the great outdoors isn’t just for observing, it is for exploring, for interacting, for learning…for moving! Through every balance along a fallen tree branch, lift of a log, throw of a tennis ball, catch of a dowel, hang from a tree, and through every smile and moment of laughter Hannah’s workshops will reignite a deep connection to nature, unlock freedom of movement and remind you what it truly means to be human.

To move wild so that we can live free.

Session benefits:

  • Our movement sessions will help to restore all elements needed for healthy minds and bodies, including immersion in nature, social contact and physical recovery.
  • Learn how moving with grace, intensity and joy can help develop a lean, strong and injury-free body. Boost brain power with skilful exercise and reconnect with yourself and the world around you as you learn to use nature as your gym.

For all enquiries and bookings for more than one person, please email gina@theoutdoorguide.co.uk

The Walk Yourself Happy events are operated by Challenge The Wild and The Outdoor Guide. All accommodation, meals and sessions are included in the price.

Registration forms, event details, and WalkYourself Happy wellbeing retreats digital welcome packs will be sent within 14 days of booking.