Whether you have been diagnosed with a life limiting condition, you have recently been bereaved, or just feel the need to de-stress, here are some suggestions for therapeutic activities in the outdoors:

BTCV Green Gym
Become physically and mentally healthier by taking part in nature conservation activities to improve your local environment.  www.horshamgreengym.org.uk.  Find other Green Gyms in the South East.

Healthy Walks
Horsham walk and talk scheme is just what it says: lots of lovely walks of different lengths and in different places, lead by experienced and trained volunteer leaders. Meet new people, make new friends and stay fit and healthy into the bargain. It is all free too. For a new programme, please ring Horsham District Council on 01403 215269 or email community.development@horsham.gov.uk.  Further details http://www.horsham.gov.uk/leisure_and_tourism/leisure_2102.asp

Crawley Health Walks offer a gentle way back into activity for people who are very unfit, are recovering from illness or operations or who may not have the confidence to walk on their own.  All walks are led by trained leaders and are graded so you can choose where you want to start. They are a great way of meeting new people and improving your health and they're free. Contact  01293 542088 or see www.westsussex.gov.uk/buchanpark for details of walks.  Crawley Borough Council also provides details. 

Walking with wheelchairs is the only UK web-site totally dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for wheelchair users throughout the UK - free registration required.

West Sussex Council have various leaflets on walks (cycling and horseriding activities too) in their area and also a calendar of events.

Mole Valley District Council have a booklet (on sale) of walks in their area and this link will take you to a page on their website with further useful walking links.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council also provide details of good walks in their area.

Mid Sussex Council have put together various walks for people of different levels of fitness.

Tandridge District Council provide links to further websites of interest to walkers of all levels.