I love helping people get out more and nothing gives me more pleasure than to meet and chat to new people. Whether you need help tackling a walk with a guide, or tuition so that you can be more independent, my goal is to offer you an enriching experience in our fabulous landscape.
“Please could you pass on my special thanks to Kate. She was very supportive and really helped me to keep going” ~ Pat – Lindsey Lodge Hospice Charity Walk along the Viking Way
Grasmere Hikes
Grasmere offers walkers so much. Starting from the beautiful village, where there are countless cafes and shops, we can go in any direction. Whether your goal is to climb a Wainwright and look out over the Lake District, or achieve a steady walk around the Mere, Grasmere offers low or high route options which are all stunning.
Northern Pennine Hikes
The Northern Pennines are truly remote, a wild landscape you can wander for hours, finding beautiful fells, valleys and views for days. Come here to really get away from it all and on a clear day you can see across to the Lake District and pick out the mountains. With plenty of free parking, and close to historic Appleby in Westmorland, this is a great option if you want a quiet walk in peace. Local highlights include High Cup Nick, a stunning glacial valley, and Cross Fell, a famously notorious mountain. The highest peak in England outside of the Lake District with a seemingly permanent bad weather mood, it’s a stunning and remote plateau through which the Pennine Way travels.
Wild Women Adventures
This collection is for women only! We are still underrepresented in the outdoors industry, especially if you are of a certain age, and I’m keen to encourage and support more women to explore our amazing countryside. I’m 55 years old, and I continue to grow, improve, get fitter, stronger yet I rarely see my peers online. There are loads of other women like me out there, and certainly there must be many who would like to grow, explore and learn. I want to help you!
Ambleside Hikes
The Force Cafe in Ambleside, we have a huge variety of walks we can go on, and they include both high and low level hikes. As we go into winter, we won’t always be able to climb high, but from here we can explore some unique and beautiful routes which allow us to stay low, out of the weather, yet are just as interesting. We can also tackle the infamous Fairfield Horseshoe from this venue, and as with all our walks, we can start with a coffee and breakfast to set us up for the day.
Taster Hikes
I offer a free taster walk each month; in Murton, just outside Appleby in Westmorland. All are welcome; we’ll head off for a couple of hours on fells; it’s a great way to meet new people, walk somewhere different and not have to worry about where you are going.
Bakewell Hikes
Every month I lead a hike from INOV8 in Bakewell. Starting from the shop, we go for a gentle 2 hour hike around the beautiful hills of Bakewell and return for a coffee in the shop and a natter. INOV8 offer all my hikers a 15% discount, plus demo boots to try on the walk if you’d like to test before you buy.
Bespoke Hikes
If you have a specific route in mind but don’t have the knowledge or logistics to do it alone, I can help. Whether you’d like to recce a race route, hike a classic route or simply want your own adventure, I would love to assist you in achieving your goal.