Woodland wellbeing trails significantly reduce anxiety and boost connection
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Woodland wellbeing trails significantly reduce anxiety and boost connection

4 May 2026 · Originally published 4 May 2026 9/10 Original headline: Woodland walks cut anxiety, study finds
A study of Forestry England’s nature trails has found that self-guided woodland walks can reduce anxiety by nearly a third. The trails, which are now available at 18 sites across the country, use simple prompts to help visitors slow down and feel more connected to the natural world.
Source: Positive.News National
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