Guided Walking Adventures along the South West Coast Path and beyond.

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Social Strolls - Community Walks for Women
Coastal Pilgrimages - Backpacking Trips
Self Guided Walking Routes

Women’s Coastal Pilgrimages

Four days and three nights backpacking along the wild edges of Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula - a journey of sea, sky, and self.

Immersive, soulful, multi-day backpacking journeys. Step away from the noise of daily life and into a mindful, slow-paced adventure along the South West Coast Path.

These journeys are non-religious and open to all — they’re about finding peace, coming home to yourself, and discovering meaning through walking.

Step onto the trail solo - leave rooted in community.

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Social Strolls

Bringing women together in nature

Our Social Strolls are all about friendly conversation, fresh air, and women supporting and uplifting each other along the way. Whether you’re new to walking, new to the area, or just new to putting yourself out there - we’d love for you to join us!

There’s often an opportunity for a wild swim too!

If you're curious about a multi-day pilgrimage but feeling a little unsure, our strolls are a beautiful way to test the waters, get a feel for the group, and meet us in person first.

Join a Social Stroll

We know that signing up to a walk can feel like a big step, especially if you’re unsure about your fitness level.

To support you in choosing a walk well suited to you, we’ve created a system to grade our walks. On each walk description you’ll find a challenge level: beginner / moderate / challenging. You can find out more about these levels on our dedicated page.

How We Grade Our Walks

Our Way of Walking

  • Nature as our guide

    Our walks are led by place as much as by people. We encourage you to listen to the land noticing plants, natural markers and season shifts - inviting a mindful and exploratory way of walking where the natural world becomes our guide

  • Gentle adventures

    For us, it’s not about reaching the summit - it’s about the journey. These are not hikes to conquer or routes to rush through. We walk at a friendly pace, with time to notice the landscape, breathe, and reflect.

  • Small, supportive groups

    Experiences are kept intentionally small to create a sense of safety, ease, and genuine connection - with space for both conversation and quiet.

  • No pressure or expectations

    You don’t need to be an experienced walker or good at group spaces - just open to being outside, walking together, and seeing what unfolds along the way.

    You’re invited to take part in a way that feels right for you, including stepping back when needed.

  • Rooted in care and respect

    We’re grounded in care - for people and place, encouraging a thoughtful, respectful way of being outdoors and engaging with each other.

A smiling woman in a pink shirt, gray shorts, and black shoes with purple socks, carrying a backpack, posing with arms raised on a grassy hiking trail overlooking the ocean and green hills under cloudy skies. Chapman's Pool, dorset.
Two women smiling on a hike in the woods during autumn, carrying backpacks. Cotswold Way, Cotswolds.
Field Blewit Mushroom
A hiker with a backpack and walking poles walking down a grassy hill towards a small lake in a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with some clouds.

Bespoke Walks

Thinking about booking a private adventure? Enjoy a personally tailored, immersive one day or multi-day experience exploring the natural beauty of your chosen destination.

Ideal for individuals, couples, families, small groups, teams, organisations and celebrations.

“Will I fit in?'“

We get this question a lot. People often wonder: am I too old, too young, too quiet, too slow? Is my body the “right” kind of body for this?

Our walks are made up of different ages, different bodies, different paces, different ways of being. All of it belongs.

We love that our walks can be filled with people from different generations — there’s so much to learn from each other and so many fresh perspective to open our eyes to!

Want to talk it through?

If you have a question, big or small, reach out via our contact form.

Or, if you’d prefer to talk in person, our Founder Camille will happily give you a ring. To book a call, send her a message via the contact form with your number and she’ll be in touch to arrange a time to talk.

Three women sitting on a grassy hillside, enjoying snacks and drinks during a hike, with rocks, backpacks, and a cloudy sky in the background. Guided Walk in the Welsh Hills
Two people sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean with rocky cliffs and a cloudy sky.
A person standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a vast, open landscape with rolling hills and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A woman hiking on a trail through a forest with tall trees and autumn foliage, smiling while holding hiking poles and wearing a backpack.

 

Useful Information


  • Kit list for joining a walk:

    • Walking boots/shoes - Ideally with sturdy grips on the soles. Gaiters or wellies are recommended for wet ground.

    • Warm layers - thermals, hats and gloves

    • Waterproof jacket and trousers - Bring them whatever the forecast!

    • Walking poles for longer walks (if you have them) can be really helpful in particular supporting your knees uphill and downhill

    • Sunscreen

    • Snacks and drinks

    • Personal first aid kit

    • Swimming costume / towel (if we’re planning on a dip)

    • Mobile phone for emergencies - We recommend that you sign up to ‘What Three Words’

  • Here is a link to the countryside code for your next adventure

A woman with long red hair wearing a blue jacket and gray pants stands in a fall-colored forest with a black dog beside her. She is holding onto a tree trunk and smiling.
Three women with backpacks standing on a dirt trail near trees and an open grassy field, with a wooded area in the background on a sunny day. Guided walk, Wiltshire
Three people hiking on a dirt trail through green countryside with rolling hills and cloudy sky.
People sitting on towels and blankets on a rocky beach, facing the ocean, with green hills and cliffs in the background.
Three women walking on a grassy trail in a park, with one walking a dog, under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. Guided walk, wilsthire