2026
Walks with Soul Warriors:
Kate Dixon of Forestchi is collaborating with Soul Warriors to co-lead guided walks at different locations on Dartmoor. These walks will be on a Sunday approximately once a month. For information on upcoming walks please see below.
Self~Nature Connection - Summer Solstice Dawn Pilgrimage: Gidleigh to Kestor Rock & Scorhill Stone Circle (5.5 miles)
Sun 21 Jun 2026 3:30 AM - 7:00 AM Start & finish outside Gidleigh Church, TQ13 8HR. What 3 Words: culminate.willing.stilted
This special Summer Solstice Dawn Pilgrimage on northeast Dartmoor with Kate and Paul will give us an opportunity to experience the magic of the Moor during its transformation from the shortest night to the longest day of the year, arriving at magnificent Kestor Rock with its fine views for the sunrise. We'll then move on to sublime Scorhill Stone Circle for a Ceremony of Light led by Paul.
In our experience, Scorhill stone circle has a beautiful, peaceful and gently healing energy. It sits directly on the Michael-Mary ley line that traverses southern England from just south of Lands End to just south of Great Yarmouth on the east coast, via famous natural power places, such as Glastonbury Tor, Avebury and Devon's own Brentor. We can't think of anywhere more fitting for welcoming in the day of maximum light.
We'll then finish with a shared breakfast before walking back to Gidleigh.
Donations invited
Book here: buytickets.at/soulwarriors/2183116
Sunday 26th July
Self~Nature Connection.. Hound Tor to Haytor Rocks circular (4.7 miles)
with Kate & Paul
A RELAXED BLEND OF GUIDED WALKING (SOCIAL AND SILENT MINDFUL) AND TAKING TIME TO STOP, ENJOY QI GONG AND/OR WILD SWIM/DIP OPTIONS IN BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS, BE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THE LIFE ALL AROUND US
A stunningly beautiful walk taking in Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks, two iconic tors. This is a pilgrimage between them - for us this is Dartmoor at its most dramatic - also taking in the equally awesome Greater Rocks, wooded Becka Brook and long silent Haytor Quarry.
More details to follow.
Feedback from walk participants
Thanks again for the walk today- I wasn't sure what to expect but it was great- a real tonic.
It was lovely sauntering along with everyone- really good company! and I enjoyed your story about the stones.
I'm looking forward to going on my next walk with you and Paul and hopefully with Rachel and David again.
Linda
Dear Paul and Kate,
Here's a big Thank you to you both and the lovely group of people sharing the day with me.
Lustleigh Cleave in May is one of the most beautiful spots with seemingly never ending carpets of bluebells in ancient woods.
Sitting on the rocky remainders of an ancient settlement in this enchanted place to be treated to a guided meditation introduced and completed by the sound of Kate's ocarina, rounding off the vision.
Taking in the breathtaking view from the Harton Chest ( " heart on chest") rocky outcrop view point, connecting with the rocks whilst listening to a wise tale about the rock beings.
Swimming in the ice cold river- how invigorating, mindful and focussing!
Enjoying a reading of moving poetry by one soul warrior and other
soul warriors carrying a 'wood dragon' all the way back to the meeting point for a fellow soul warrior.
A wonderfully mindful journey through- and connection with- this enchanted landscape, being able to just be- brilliantly facilitated by Paul and Kate.
Sylvia
Forestchi walks with Moorland Guides.
There will be monthly, half day Forestchi walks from May until September. Knowledge of Tai Chi is not necessary to attend these walks, all levels are welcome from complete beginner to advanced. Read on for details.
Fingle Bridge and Salmon’s Leap, Friday 19th June, 10am until 1pm.
A mostly level 3.7 mile walk along the Teign Valley on riverside paths with some gentle gradients. There will be qigong and nature awareness exercises to help us tune in with the river and forest in this beautiful area.
Meet at the parking area at Fingle Bridge which is on the left hand side of the lane before you reach the Fingle Bridge Inn parking.
What 3 words: parked.bookshelf.tougher
Grid reference: SX 743 901
The Fingle Bridge Inn serves food at lunchtime in case you wish to have lunch there after the walk.
Booking with Moorland Guides is required. Please book here:
Forest Chi walks - Moorland Guides
The cost is £15 per person. Contact Kate Dixon for any questions at [email protected] or visit the website: www.forestchi.co.uk
Nine Maidens and Belstone Tor, Wednesday 29th July, 2pm until 5pm.
A 3 mile walk on the open moor to the Nine Maidens Stone Circle and exploring the area around Belstone Tor with some moderately steep gradients and uneven ground. With stunning views to the North, as far as Exmoor on a clear day. There will be lots of space for some Tai chi and qigong, connecting us with the Dartmoor landscape.
Meet at Belstone Car Park which is situated on the left just as you enter the village of Belstone. The what 3 words are truck.farm.listen
Grid reference: SX 622 938
Booking with Moorland Guides is required. Please book here:
Forest Chi walks - Moorland Guides
The cost is £15 per person. Contact Kate Dixon for any questions at [email protected] or visit the website: www.forestchi.co.uk
Sourton Tor Saunter, Saturday 26th September, 10am until 1pm.
A wander around the Sourton Tors area of Western Dartmoor, with its wide open spaces, maybe reaching the top of the Tors for excellent views across Dartmoor and beyond. There is no fixed distance for this walk although it will be no longer than 3 miles. There will be some moderate to steep gradients and some uneven ground. There will be time to explore the wildlife of the area, slowing down and tuning in, with tai chi and qigong movements.
Meet at Sourton Village Hall car park which is just off the A386, on the right if you are travelling Northwards.
What 3 words: applause.accordion.cracks
Grid reference: SX 536 903
Booking with Moorland Guides is required. Please book here:
Forest Chi walks - Moorland Guides
The cost is £15 per person. Contact Kate Dixon for any questions at [email protected] or visit the website: www.forestchi.co.uk
What people say about the walks
“What a fantastic day, thank you so much”
“Your walks are very well prepared, interesting, scenic and well timed. You take into account all aspects of weather, terrain, sheltered places to stop and things to look at which generates a feeling of confidence, safety and security, which makes it all very enjoyable!” Jo
"The walk was brilliant, I was so relaxed for days". Sheelagh
Dartmoor Outdoor Festival walks.
Forest Chi Wild Walks with Tai Chi, nature connection and mindfulness
It is not necessary to have Tai Chi experience to attend these events.
Friday 28th August 2026, 6.45 till 8.30pm, 2.5 miles
Full moon Forestchi: Twilight Tai Chi, Nature and Mildfulness
Join us for an evening saunter to the Nine Maidens stone circle as the sun sets and the full moon rises. We plan to travel over the open moor, with pauses along the way to connect with the land in stillness and with Tai Chi and Qigong movements. This walk includes stunning views towards North Devon and across Dartmoor.
The walk is easy and will include gentle uphill and downhill gradients with some uneven ground.
We will meet at Belstone Car Park which is situated on the left just as you enter the village of Belstone. The what 3 words are truck.farm.listen
Grid reference: SX 622 938
Book here with Dartmoor Outdoor Festival: bookwhen.com/dartmooroutdoorfestival/e/ev-sm1pq-20260828184500
Friday 4th September, 10.30am till 1.30pm, 3 miles circular
Forestchi wild walk over Shilstone Tor to Shilley Pool.
Join us for a clamber up to Shilstone Tor and over the wild moor to a secret pool with stops along the way for Tai Chi, Qigong, mindfulness and nature connection. Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of water or a hot drink. There will be a chance for a dip or paddle in the pool which is just deep enough for a few strokes!
The walk includes short stretches of steep gradients and some travelling over rough ground.
We will meet at the parking place on the Throwleigh road. Driving from Okehampton on the B3260, go through Sticklepath and carry straight on, passing the South Zeal turnings. Take the right turn on a sharp left hand bend onto an unnamed road signed to Throwleigh. Carry on along this road for about 2 miles, passing the left turn signed to East Week. Take the right fork signed to Gidleigh and the parking place is immediately on your right. Grid reference SX 659 913.
What 3 words: recover trapdoor cheering
Book here with Dartmoor Outdoor Festival: bookwhen.com/dartmooroutdoorfestival/e/ev-s6ixw-20260904103000
For all of the Forestchi walks you do not need any Tai Chi experience.