music. nature. mental health
encouraging creative connection to the world around us
What we do
SongPath is a mental health initiative that encourages creative connection to the world around us through walking, talking and music-making in nature.
Next Events
Find out about our upcoming SongPath events.
Past Events
From our first SongPath in Cumbria to Oxfordshire and Yorkshire.
About SongPath
Read more about what we do and why we do it
“SongPath is an experience of integrating the science of psychotherapy with community, song, music and a magical journey through landscape. It is also tremendous fun and a truly magical day out.”
Rufus Harrington
Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Cumbria
Next SongPath
SongPath Durham 2026
words we gathered as pleasant flowers
Sunday 21 June 2026
1:30pm
Durham University Botanic Garden
SongPath heads to the North East of England – join us on a musical trail around the glorious Durham University Botanic Garden!
From the woodland garden to the wildflower meadow and bamboo grove, singers Jess Dandy and Joanna Harries will explore creative connections to the natural world in a special interactive afternoon of song.
With special guests Jessica Lee (clarinet) and James Weeks (composer).
In partnership with MUSICON
Questions?
If you’d like to find out more about SongPath or ask us about an upcoming event, we’d love to hear from you!