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Help Us Walk the Clare Way for a Happier, Kinder Northamptonshire Together.
This October, I’m taking on an 84 mile walk from Epping Forest to Northampton to support the Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub, based at Delapré Abbey www.linktr.ee/A4HNorthants
Inspired by local poet John Clare, who famously walked home from an asylum in 1841 and the pioneering Dr Prichard who cared for him who used nature and walking to heal, we’re retracing his steps to share the importance of movement, nature, and relationships are important habits for wellbeing, especially in todays over busy society.
Over four days, friends and members of the Action for Happiness and Delapré Abbey communities will walk together, celebrating our shared mental health heritage and the power of relationships walking and nature.
• Days 1–3: Following Clare’s original route from Epping Forest to Helpston
• Day 4: A “Path to Peace” walk through Northampton’s heritage sites, finishing at Delapré Abbey
Why We’re Walking
We’re raising £5,000 to support the Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub, helping to:
• Train local Champions to share the 10 Keys to Happier Living and the free evidence-based resources of Action for Happiness eg. Mark Williamsons book “Make Life Happier”
• Support volunteering opportunities to run courses, happy cafes and groups to build a happier kinder society,as we taking action together.
• Decrease stigma and increase compassion by consistent community messaging, helping people of all ages, create happier daily habits.
How You Can Help
- Every donation—big or small—helps us build a kinder, happier Northamptonshire.
- If you can’t donate, you can still join the international movement at Action for Happiness and help spread a little more happiness starting with yourself.
- Perhaps join one of our practice walks which we will share in our resource directory www.linktr.ee/A4HNorthants
Together, let’s walk the Clare Way: happier, healthier, and connected.
My Story has changed
- I was going to do the Jurassic Way 36-mile challenge on 16th May 2026. For several reasons, I have pulled out of this event. I wish my friends well who are continuing this.
- Over busyness and getting older, I am doing what I encourage others to do. I am choosing to slow down, be more aware of what’s important.
- Not just continuing as I have to do more and push my body. Like John Clare to spend more time in nature and appreciate the healing power of occasionally being still.
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Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust
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