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Guided walks

My guided walks are kept to fairly small groups so you’ll have chance to enjoy the walk in a relaxed and friendly setting. I try to share gems of local history & folklore along with flora and fauna knowledge, so that we feel a connection to the spaces we are walking through. We take time to stop and stare and enjoy the views, but you’ll also feel like you’ve moved your body!

(Winter sunshine is the best!! It’s such a great time of year to get outside and soak up the light – a perfect way to balance out the shorter days and tendency to spend more time indoors)

Will I be able to keep up?

Walking with a group may seem slightly daunting at first – will you be able to keep up? will you manage the distance? what will you do if you need a wee?! The answer to the first two questions is ‘yes’ and the answer to the third one is ‘you’ll find somewhere out of sight to have a wild wee & it will be much easier than you think!’

In my experience of walking in & leading groups, there will always be people who walk at slightly different paces, and that is fine. If you’re a bit of a ‘marcher’ you can go slightly ahead of the group, and I will stay in the middle, so no-one will ever be left behind or feel pressured to walk too fast for them. I guarantee that you’ll meet some amazing, kind & supportive people who will make you feel welcome.

The best way to not feel out of your depth is to read the walk information before you book (checking details of distance, pace and time), and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Start with shorter distances & easier (flatter!) landscapes if you are not sure how your feet/legs will cope. Wear comfortable footwear and clothing, with enough layers to keep you warm – but not too warm! Bring food, snacks & water, according to the time of day that you’re walking. Maybe bring a friend too?

Why walk with a group?

Walking with a group is great if you feel nervous about venturing out alone and it is a fantastic way to explore new areas. Possibly the biggest advantage of joining a guided walk is that someone has done the planning and dealt with the logistics for you (as well as carrying emergency kit and holding a suitable qualification & insurance to keep you safe).

I think the most important thing is to simply start somewhere. Book a walk & enjoy your time outdoors. You won’t regret it!

Find a guided walk:

You can now find details for all my upcoming walks on one page – here

Check back regularly to see new walks as they are posted, usually 4-6 weeks in advance.

See you on the trail!

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Guided walks – November & December 2025

(The team from the Greater London Marriott Business Council on a recent night-hike in London)

Over the past few weeks I have been involved in leading some great walks, working as a freelancer for two different organisations, and supporting another walk leader as a volunteer back-marker. The walks have all been very different, but the people involved have been fantastic and helped to make the walks really enjoyable. I can’t wait to do more walking work, including some of my own guided walk routes!

Walking with a group may seem slightly daunting at first – will you be able to keep up? will you manage the distance? what will you do if you need a wee?! The answer to the first two questions is ‘yes’ and the answer to the third one is ‘you’ll find somewhere out of sight to have a wild wee & it will be much easier than you think!’

In my experience of walking in & leading groups, there will always be people who walk at slightly different paces, but the group goal is to walk together, so no-one will ever be left behind or feel pressured to walk too fast for them. I guarantee that you’ll meet some amazing, kind & supportive people who will make you feel welcome. And remember that they were new to it once too, so they likely know how you feel.

The best way to not feel out of your depth is to read the walk information before you book (checking details of distance, pace and time), and contact the walk leader if you have any questions or concerns. Start with shorter distances & easier (flatter!) landscapes if you are not sure how your feet/legs will cope. Wear comfortable footwear and clothing, with enough layers to keep you warm – but not too warm! Bring food, snacks & water, according to the time of day that you’re walking. Maybe bring a friend too?

Of course the advantage of joining a guided walk is that someone has done the planning and dealt with the logistics for you. Walking with a group is great if you feel nervous about venturing out alone and it is a fantastic way to explore new areas. And on top of all that, the walk leader is (hopefully) qualified, insured and first aid trained, as well as knowledgeable about the area you will be walking in, so you will be in safe hands.

I think the most important thing, especially at this time of year when daylight hours are shortening day-by-day, is to simply start somewhere. Book a walk & enjoy your time outdoors. You won’t regret it!

Up-coming walks for the rest of 2025:

Click on the links below for further details and booking information for each walk.

  • Saturday 26th October – Ivinghoe Beacon & the Ridgeway with Adventure Women UK (details here) – currently fully booked but there’s an option to join a waiting list
  • Saturday 8th November – Beachy Head circular – 8 miles in the South Downs National Park, returning along a section of the stunning Seven Sisters cliffs (details here)
  • Saturday 15th November – Penshurst Place & Chiddingstone with Adventure Women UK(details here)
  • Wednesday 26th November – Women’s Wellbeing Walk in and around Wye taking in the Wye Crown and the Devil’s Kneading Trough – 5 miles (details here)
  • Saturday 6th December – Wye to Chilham – 8(ish) miles on possibly the best stretch of the whole North Downs Way (details here)
  • Wednesday 17th December – Women’s Wellbeing Walk from Kilndown to Scotney Castle approx 4 miles with a café stop halfway – a perfect way to gift yourself some time away from all the festive planning (details here)

See you on the trail!