Join me, for a slow-paced afternoon photo-walk along The River Adur, observing the magical marine eco-systems that make up this landscape. Using your own mobile phone or your personal DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, we’ll explore the riverbank, urban architecture of the Shoreham Flyover and Cement Works, as well as capturing intimate details of plant life along the river side.  

Open to all levels of experience, these walks focus less on the technical elements of how to take a perfect picture, but more on ways in which we can connect with our senses through noticing and observing the micro and macro livings worlds of nature that we sometimes may overlook within our day-to-day lives.

What is a mindfulness photo-walk?

A photo-walk is an organised outing where a group of people interested in photography journey through a specific area to take pictures. Drawing inspiration from Sophie Howarth’s book The Mindful Photographer, these workshops combine the core aspects of a photo-walk with mindfulness exercises throughout key waypoints of the walk, including a grounding technique, perspective and object contemplation exercises to encourage different ways of creative thinking in a relaxed and playful learning environment.

Who is this for?

For adults of all ages who live locally, have an interest in photography, enjoy doing creative activities and want to feel closer to nature.

Workshop details:

Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026

Timings: We’ll meet at 13:00 by Shoreham Tollbridge and shoot for the afternoon on a loop walking up the River past the Shoreham Flyover and Cement Works. Stopping for a break to refuel and share some of our photographs before finishing back at the Toll Bridge before 16:00.

Group size: 10 participants max.

Price: £15.00

Meeting Point: Old Shoreham Toll Bridge, Tollbridge House Connaught Avenue, Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 5WP

What to bring and wear: Please bring a suitable pair of sturdy outdoor footwear, a bottle of water, snacks and appropriate clothing paying attention to the weather forecast on the day.

Getting there:

Via train: There are regular trains to and from Shoreham-By-Sea station which is a 20-minute walk to the Tollbridge.

Via bus: There are regular 2 and 700 bus services which operate from Shoreham Town Centre, with the 2 stopping at The Red Lion which is a short walk to the Tollbridge.

Via car: If you are travelling by car there is car parking on the west side of the River Bank off of the Shoreham Bypass (A27) near the Riccardo Factor Building. What3Words location: ///plants.cornering.seaside

Accessibility:

The planned route will mostly be along the Downs Link which contains flat paved paths, although part of the walk may be along bare uneven ground. There is limited access to a toilet throughout the walk route.