Gavin Copland

Gavin Copland has long been an enthusiastic user of the outdoors. He grew up exploring the Pennines and the upper Lakeland fells near his family home in Teesdale and at 19 joined the Army Reserve. Gavin gained Mountain Leader status at the National Outdoor Centre in Plas-Y-Brenin and has worked and volunteered in the outdoors in a variety of contexts.Gavin's love and experience of the outdoors led him to see the natural world around us as a great teacher and healer. His path has taken him to train as an Outdoor Mental Health practitioner and Wellness Coach who uses sylvotherapy and forest bathing, wild mindfulness, breathing instruction and wild water swimming to help his clients.Gavin is Rescue Emergency Care 1stAid trained and is insured for all activities provided. He has an Enhanced DBS and is trained to Level 4 in Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults.He has worked as a Designated Safeguarding Lead for a Special Education & Social Care trust. He is passionate about our countryside, protecting it, and protecting those who enjoy it and whether you are forest bathing or cold water dipping, you can be assured you are in good hands with him.