Wellbeing Trail takes first steps

Walkers have put their best foot forward to help launch a new Denbigh wellbeing initiative.

A new Wellbeing Walking Trail has been launched in Lower Denbigh this week.

Managed by Streetscene, the project took its first steps thanks to the securing of grant funding via the Public Recreational Open Space Commuted Sums.

The trail across Lower and Central Denbigh, takes in six key stopping points where people can take a rest on new friendship benches which have been made at Meifod wood products based on the Colomendy industrial estate in Denbigh.

Each bench contains an engraved QR code which walkers can scan to go to a web page which gives information on the nature surrounding where they are sitting.

The Wellbeing Walking Trail is designed to improve the visitor experience at key locations, central to Denbighshire and encourage people to take pride in their green spaces, improve understanding of the biodiversity and conservation value of these areas and deliver accessibility for all ages.

To celebrate the launch Streetscene was joined by representatives from Meifod, and local members.

Street Scene Area Coordinator Neil Jones said: “It’s been fantastic to get this project up and running as looking after your wellbeing is so important in this day and age. Anyone can have a go around the route which you can find online, you can start at any of the six locations or even use part of it, its entirely up to each person.

“Meifod have done a great job in integrating the QR codes on the benches to the online information and I’m grateful also for the council’s webteam in helping host this project for what I hope will be the first of many wellbeing walks."

Cllr Barry Mellor, Denbighshire County Council’s Lead Member for Environment and Transport added: “This is a brilliant project for Denbigh and the surrounding area and great for supporting the health of residents of all ages alongside highlighting the amazing biodiversity that surrounds these local communities.”

To view the route please visit Wellbeing Walk: Lower Denbigh