Nature Together -Wellbeing Walk
Sunday 13th September 2026
Meet at Kempston Mill
Mill Lane
Kempston
MK42 7BD
11:30am – 12:15pm
Nature Together – Wellbeing Walk with Rachel Hegarty
Join Rachel Hegarty for a relaxing, early autumnal walk along the Kempston stretch of The River Great Ouse, getting away from the daily grind and spending time by the Riverbank with nature and your fellow walkers.
The event is part of Nature Together in Kempston, a summer programme of creative workshops and events developing connection with nature in the area, and this gentle 40-minute walk will lead to a special riverside Art Trail at Kempston Mill, where you will be able to picnic and enjoy the art created by Kempston communities.
Have you filled out our Kempston Environmental Charter Survey? We want to capture what is important to you about the river and green spaces of Kempston. Complete the survey here.
How to book
This is a free, ticketed event. There are 20 spaces available, with a maximum of 3 tickets per booker. Please book via the link below.
If you have booked a ticket, please make sure you are definitely coming. If you are unable to make the walk for any reason, please cancel your ticket in good time to allow others to have the opportunity.
Helpful information
- The walk starts promptly at 11.35am
- Suitable for ages 14+
- The walk will take place over uneven ground
- No toilets are available along the route
- Please bring a bottle of water and a picnic
- Please note that this walk is not circular and walkers will need to find their way back to the start either following the same route back or travelling through Kempston. Directions will be given.
More about your guide Rachel Hegarty
Rachel is a Bedford-based creative, wellbeing and LGBTQ+ advocate, and co-founder of Not Everything Sucks CIC, formerly Bedford Mindful Walks. For the past two years, she has organised inclusive community walks that encourage people to connect with nature and build meaningful local connections. Rachel is also the creator of the Bedford Dopamine Diary, a platform celebrating joyful moments in the town. She believes that community, creativity and connection can play a powerful role in supporting wellbeing. Rachel was a finalist in the Bedford Independent ‘Everyday Hero Awards 2025’.
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