Connecting with the natural world through topics like space and astronomy may help improve your mental health and wellbeing. Use our guide to take a mindful walk through the entire Solar System.
You will visit all 8 planets in only 5 minutes! The timings are to scale so you will get an idea of how much empty space there is between each planet.
By the end of this activity you will:
- Have gone for a 10 -15 minute walk.
- Focused mindfully on counting your steps as you walk.
- Have experienced an imaginary journey through the Solar System from the Sun to Neptune.
- Appreciate the scale of the distances between each planet in our Solar System.
To complete this activity you will need:
- To EITHER listen to the audio guide on this page as you walk.
- OR to read along with the printable text guide as you walk.
- A safe space to go for a short walk.