Interest * Action * Place * Practice
Building a Community
Adventure Geek is not just a walking club, it is so much more. Everyone is made to feel welcome, whether it is joining a quiz night for charity or entering our monthly photo competition. We are keen to support local businesses and promote the benefits of walking for our mental health.
Supporting SHOUT 85258. A free, confidential, anonymous text UK support service.
#SupportLocal
Most of our walks end at a local cafe or pub. We prefer to support small local businesses rather than larger corporate businesses.
Photo Challenges
Our monthly photo challenges are created for everyone (not just members). The idea is to encourage people to look around and be mindful when outdoors. We’ve had some amazing results. See for yourself here.
#SupportSmallBusiness
We are keen to work with other businesses and support their work. From the Village EmporiumMagazine, to travel advisors, adventure companies, first aid companies, yoga and meditation businesses.
Speaking Events
Julia can often be seen at a WI (Women’s Institute) meeting giving talks about Walking for Mental Health, or Inspiring talks about her adventures. Julia has spoken to various organisations from Rotary Clubs, to Gardening organisations. We are keen to spread the word about how walking is great for the soul.
Blog
Latest Wellness Articles
Five Reasons Why Some People Suffer From The Trail Blues
Many hikers, including myself, return from a long-distance hike with the "Trail Blues". If you have walked the Camino, then it is often referred to as the "Camino Blues" and it is not a good place to be for both yourself and for your friends and family around you. ...
It’s Good To Walk and Talk, But Why?
Have you ever noticed that people tell each other all sorts of things when you are on a walk? If you have walked any long distance trail then you will instantly understand where I am coming from. There is something about the act of walking that bonds two people...
The Happiest Place on Earth, Finland: Lakeland
If the very essence of Finland were to be summed up in a single experience, it would be the extraordinary sensation that comes from dipping into a slightly chilly lake after a sweaty visit to the sauna. And no district in Finland makes this more deliciously possible...
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. Finland: Coast & Archipelago This vast and alluring coastal region of Finland is dotted with more than 50,000 beautiful islands, creating the world’s largest archipelago. With a...
Five Exciting Adventures in the UK
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. The United Kingdom offers so much more than we will ever know. It is amazing that when something is right on your doorstep, you often find you don't take advantage of it! I live...
Seven Sunscreen Tips for Hikers
As I plan my PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) hike I stumbled across an article which talked about using sunscreen for Thru-Hikers. The research sent me down a rabbit hole of discovery which I thought I would share with you all. Overall, most hikers who walk in the heat will...