Surrey


<p>Wellness is moving outdoors. What was once confined to gyms, studios and spas is now unfolding in reservoirs, woodlands and open-air retreats. Think cold-water swims, sauna heat, ice plunges and slow forest walks designed to reset body and mind. Here’s where to get your outdoor wellness fix in Surrey.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-swim-and-sauna-at-divers-cove-godstone"><a href="https://www.diverscove.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swim and sauna at Divers Cove</a>, Godstone</h2>



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<p>This converted reservoir has become one of Surrey’s most talked-about wild swimming destinations. Clear water, defined swim routes and strong safety infrastructure sit alongside hand-built wooden sauna pods and social spaces, creating something that sits between a swim venue and a wellness hub. Book a single session &#8211; swim, sauna and ice barrels &#8211; sign up for open-water swimming courses, or take out a membership.</p>



<p>But it’s about more than just the outdoor wellness rituals. It also captures the social side of things. People aren’t just swimming alone, they’re building community around cold water, ice buckets and hot pods. And on Friday nights, you can finish it all off with an artisan pizza. Is there a better way to unwind and rejuvenate?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forest-bathing-at-claremont-landscape-gardens-esher"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden/events/7ffadd74-b8d0-4297-872e-c91880db1b3a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest bathing at Claremont Landscape Gardens</a>, Esher</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/04/Claremont-amphitheatre-national-trust-john-miller.jpeg" alt="Claremont Landscape Gardens in Esher, Surrey." class="wp-image-39176" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/04/Claremont-amphitheatre-national-trust-john-miller.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/04/Claremont-amphitheatre-national-trust-john-miller-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/04/Claremont-amphitheatre-national-trust-john-miller-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/04/Claremont-amphitheatre-national-trust-john-miller-400x267.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/04/Claremont-amphitheatre-national-trust-john-miller-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/04/Claremont-amphitheatre-national-trust-john-miller-788x525.jpeg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>If your first thought is “do I need swimwear for this?”, don’t worry &#8211; forest bathing involves no actual bathing. Originating in Japan in the 1980s, <em>shinrin-yoku</em> was developed as a way to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. It  encourages people to slow down, switch off and properly engage with the natural world.</p>



<p>These sessions at Claremont begin before opening hours, giving participants rare access to the gardens before visitors arrive. Over two and a half hours, the focus is on slowing the pace, tuning into your surroundings and taking a proper pause from everyday life.</p>



<p>Sessions run on selected dates throughout the year and are priced at £25 per person. The next event is Fri 18 Sept.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forest-bathing-surrey-hills"><a href="https://www.hinokiforestbathing.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest bathing</a>, Surrey Hills</h2>



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<p>At HINOKI Forest Bathing, you’re guided on a slow, sensory walk through Surrey Hills woodland, designed to help you switch off and reset. The focus is on simple mindfulness techniques that encourage you to tune into your surroundings &#8211; from the sound of the trees to the feel of the ground underfoot.</p>



<p>Led by Lisa Duncan, a qualified forest bathing guide, the sessions are grounded in mindfulness and meditation practice. She&#8217;s also a mindfulness and meditation coach, foraging guide and lifestyle herbalist. An English and Japanese speaker, Lisa was born in Hawaii to American and Japanese parents, bringing a perspective that bridges Eastern and Western approaches to wellbeing.</p>



<p>Sessions take place mostly at Holmebury Hill. But also at the Chantries, Holmbury St Mary, Pitch Hill, Tenningshook Wood and West Horsley Place. Sessions finish in a quiet woodland spot with a guided meditation and a Japanese-inspired tea ceremony. <a href="https://www.hinokiforestbathing.co.uk/sessions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regular sessions</a> run throughout the year, with some that include journalling or sound healing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-yoga-box-hill"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/box-hill/events/d17874a1-8c84-4e83-b017-53ee774a975f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoor yoga</a>, Box Hill</h2>



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<p>Swap studio walls for sweeping Surrey Hills views with these Sunday morning outdoor yoga sessions at Box Hill. Running from spring through to September, the classes are led by a qualified instructor and are open to all ages and abilities. So whether you’re a seasoned yogi or the one who spends half the class wondering if they&#8217;re in downward dog or child’s pose, you’re covered.</p>



<p>The sessions take place every Sunday morning and are free to join, with optional donations helping to support Box Hill and maintain this much-loved stretch of the Surrey Hills. They go ahead in all but the most dramatic weather &#8211; because a little fresh air is part of the point.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-open-water-swimming-at-shac-near-reigate"><a href="https://www.theshac.co.uk/open-water-swimming/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open water swimming at SHAC</a>, near Reigate</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="990" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Buckland-Park-Lake-Surrey-HIlls-Adventure-Co-FB.jpg" alt="Buckland Park Lake, near Reigate in Surrey." class="wp-image-66236" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Buckland-Park-Lake-Surrey-HIlls-Adventure-Co-FB.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Buckland-Park-Lake-Surrey-HIlls-Adventure-Co-FB-800x528.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Buckland-Park-Lake-Surrey-HIlls-Adventure-Co-FB-1000x660.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Buckland-Park-Lake-Surrey-HIlls-Adventure-Co-FB-400x264.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Buckland-Park-Lake-Surrey-HIlls-Adventure-Co-FB-768x507.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Buckland Park Lake, near Reigate. <em>Photo credit: Surrey Hills Adventure Company</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>For anyone flirting with the idea of wild swimming but not quite ready to launch themselves into a freezing lake solo, SHAC (Surrey Hills Adventure Company) makes it all feel a little less intimidating. Buckland Park Lake, between Dorking and Reigate, is a private lagoon featuring a 400m swim loop. There are sessions for everyone from complete beginners to seasoned swimmers.</p>



<p>Wild swimming has become one of the biggest wellness trends of recent years, with devotees swearing by its mood-boosting, stress-busting and head-clearing effects. Whether it’s the rush of cold water, the sense of switching off from everyday noise or simply being outdoors, many people describe it as a reset button rather than a workout.</p>



<p>Alongside training sessions and leisurely swims, SHAC also runs night swimming experiences. Apparently swimming under the stars has become the latest addition to the outdoor wellness checklist.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lakeside-meditation-and-relaxation-buckland-park-lake-reigate"><a href="https://www.yogashala.club/classes1/p/meditationrelaxation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lakeside meditation and relaxation</a>, Buckland Park Lake, Reigate</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1200" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Yoga-Shala-Surrey-Buckland-Park-Lake.jpeg" alt="Lakeside meditation at Buckland Park Lake near Reigate in Surrey, with Yoga Shala." class="wp-image-66237" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Yoga-Shala-Surrey-Buckland-Park-Lake.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Yoga-Shala-Surrey-Buckland-Park-Lake-800x640.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Yoga-Shala-Surrey-Buckland-Park-Lake-1000x800.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Yoga-Shala-Surrey-Buckland-Park-Lake-400x320.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Yoga-Shala-Surrey-Buckland-Park-Lake-768x614.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lakeside meditation at Buckland Park Lake near Reigate in Surrey. <em>Photo credit: Yoga Shala </em></figcaption></figure>



<p>If your idea of summer wellbeing involves something a little calmer than HIIT classes, these Lakeside Meditation &amp; Relaxation sessions offer a gentle reset for mind and body.</p>



<p>Taking place at Buckland Park Lake throughout the summer (or moving indoors to the wellness studio if the weather doesn’t play ball), each session is designed to help you properly switch off and slow down &#8211; think less “to-do list”, more “breathe, relax, reset”.</p>



<p>For £10, you’ll be guided through a mix of breathing techniques to calm the nervous system, followed by meditation and concentration practices designed to bring a sense of stillness and clarity. Sessions may also include Chakra Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra for a deeper state of relaxation.</p>



<p>The focus is simple: relax, meditate, breathe &#8211; and leave feeling just a little more like yourself again.</p>



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