Love Her Wild womens group

Are you ready for an adventure?

 

Love Her Wild brings teams of women together to have unforgettable adventures in wild places – our emphasis is always on being supportive, over reaching any goal. Most women come on their own, so don’t let that put you off. We’re a super friendly bunch!

If you haven’t already, join our main Facebook group, sign up to our newsletter and discover your Local Group for FREE get-togethers and adventures in your area!

Love Her Wild is passionate about protecting nature and wildlife. We have committed to reducing our environmental impact by only serving vegetarian meals, not using single-use plastic, relying on public transport and lift sharing, and sourcing out local eco-friendly providers. Many of our expeditions include contributing to environmental efforts alongside conservation discussions and workshops.

Is the expedition you want to join full already? Let us know and we’ll add you to a waiting list – booking@loveherwild.com

Free – Winter Adventure Talk Series

18th JANUARY & 22nd MARCH 2023

Bring some joy and inspiration to your winter with this series of FREE adventure talks! From campervanning around Ireland, running an ultramarathon, bikepacking the Himalayas and crossing the Arctic. Tell your friends, grab a cuppa and tune in from the comfort of home.

The National Outdoor Expo – LHW Social

18th MARCH 2023

As well as having a LHW stall at the 2023 The National Outdoor Expo, founder Bex Band will also be delivering a talk. Join Bex and some of the LHW HQ team for a Wilder social on Saturday evening following the Expo. We’ll meet at the TGI Fridays (next to the venue) from 5pm for drinks. Food also available to order from the bar. It’s free to join but please do sign up below so we know to expect you!

*FULL* Wild Weekend ‘North’

14th-16th APRIL 2023

Bringing together Wilders for a weekend of camping, bushcraft, outdoor workshops and inspirational stories. There’s also time to relax with yoga, meditation or just being with like-minded women. They are always great fun – you won’t want to miss it!

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*FULL* The Outdoor Academy

21st-23rd APRIL 2023

15 lucky women will be chosen to participate in the fully-funded Outdoor Academy! Over a zoom session and then an action-packed weekend, the teammates will have workshops, activities and discussions to build confidence and learn skills to take their first steps in the outdoors. Applications will open early 2023!

*FULL* Yorkshire Three Peaks

22nd APRIL 2023

Looking for a challenge in 2023? This challenge takes on three peaks in the Yorkshire Dales – Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough – in a day. You can expect a supportive team, an experienced guide, wonderful views and new friends for life!

LHW End2End Film Launch!

27th APRIL 2023

700 women and a huge team of supporters helped to pass a baton the length of the UK from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The relay took 74 days, covered over 2,000km and raised £14,000 for the Woodland Trust! Join us for an evening of talks, an outdoor-themed raffle and to be the first to watch the End2End relay film.

*Full* Nav Day

13th MAY 2023

On the 13th May 2023, we’ll be brining hundreds of women together across the UK to learn navigation – these courses will be heavily subsidised meaning participants need to pay just £15 (a saving of £65!). The course will be fun, informal and suitable for complete beginners through to those wanting to refresh their knowledge. And, like with any Love Her Wild event, you can expect a kind and supportive group waiting for you on arrival.

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*FULL* Penmachno Wild Camp

20th-21st MAY 2023

Camp under the stars in amongst the mountains. This is suitable for beginners and seasoned wild campers. You will need a good level of fitness as the hike will be strenuous and hilly, and be able to carry all your kit. Along the way, we will see old mining villages and workings and hear some interesting history about Welsh mining.

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*FULL* Welsh 3000S 3 Day Challenge

9th-11th JUNE 2023

Ever wanted to climb all of Snowdonia peaks over 3000 feet high? Now’s your chance! This is a VERY tough challenge and a head for heights is needed along with a very good level of fitness. Join a small team of Wilders to take on this epic 3-day challenge.

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*FULL* Nav & Camp Microadventure

10th-11th JUNE 2023

Meet at a secret location near Andover for this microadventure learning navigation techniques, hiking skills and environmental knowledge along the way. The ideal adventure for navigation and camping beginners or for anyone wanting to brush up their skills.

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*FULL* Wild Weekend ‘South’

16th-18th JUNE 2023

Bringing together Wilders for a weekend of camping, bushcraft, outdoor workshops and inspirational stories. There’s also time to relax with yoga, meditation or just being with like-minded women. These weekends are always great fun – you won’t want to miss it!

*FULL* Wildlife Wonders

1st-2nd JULY 2023

Join an adventure with a difference – touring the wonderful wildlife in beautiful south Devon! You will visit Wembury Marine Centre for a snorkel safari discovering amazing marine wildlife and ecosystems. After an overnight in a bunkhouse, you’ll visit a local community composting scheme before embarking on a Dartmoor wildlife hike.

*FULL* Yorkshire Three Peaks

15nd JULY 2023

 Looking for a challenge in 2023? This challenge takes on three peaks in the Yorkshire Dales – Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough – in under 12 hours. You can expect a supportive team, an experienced guide, wonderful views and new friends for life!

*FULL* Moelwyn Wild Camp

5th AUGUST 2023

Ever wanted to camp under the stars in the mountains? Nows your chance! This is suitable for beginners and seasoned wild campers. Along the walk you will see old mining villages and workings and hear some interesting history about Welsh mining..

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*FULL* Wild Wales/Cymru Wyllt

8th-10th SEPTEMBER 2023

A weekend getaway exploring the beautiful Gower Peninsula in Wales. Staying in a beachfront hostel, you can look forward to wild sea swims, coastal hiking, yoga and inspirational talks. Plus time in between for chats, relaxation and just enjoying the view with a warm brew in hand.

Walk the Wirral

8th-10th SEPTEMBER 2023

Thanks to funding from the YHA Festival of Walking, we have 15 places to join a long-distance walk from Chester to Liverpool. The walk will begin at YHA Chester (Trafford Hall) and follow the North Cheshire Way and Wirral Way to finish in West Kirby

*FULL* Top of Japan

5th-18th SEPTEMBER 2023

This expedition is part travel, part adventure. A Love Her Wild team will be taking on 4 cities, a 3,776m summit, a special women’s pilgrimage hike and a lot of bizarre Japanese experiences in between! From staying in a capsule hotel to dining with the monks of Koyasan, this really is going to be an expedition to remember.

Eco-Adventure

*3 Spaces* Eco-Adventure

16th-17th SEPTEMBER 2023

Proving adventures can be both exciting and look after nature and communities. The Eco-adventure is our lowest carbon adventure yet! Enjoy hiking, sustainable food discussions and cooking workshops, nature pottery and talks.

*FULL* Yorkshire Three Peaks

30th SEPTEMBER 2023

 Looking for a challenge in 2023? This challenge takes on three peaks in the Yorkshire Dales – Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough – in a day. You can expect a supportive team, an experienced guide, wonderful views and new friends for life!

*FULL* Whale Shark Expedition

12th-21st OCTOBER 2023

Join this once-in-a-lifetime conservation expedition – swim with Whale Sharks and collect data to support the research of these endangered ocean giants. The expedition also includes conservation lectures, beach cleans and goal setting, all in the beautiful setting of the remote (and sunny!) Mafia Island, Tanzania.

*FULL* Whale Shark Expedition

23rd OCTOBER -1st NOVEMBER 2023

Join this once-in-a-lifetime conservation expedition – swim with Whale Sharks and collect data to support the research of these endangered ocean giants. The expedition also includes conservation lectures, beach cleans and goal setting, all in the beautiful setting of the remote (and sunny!) Mafia Island, Tanzania.

*4 Spaces* Desert Elephants of Namibia

17-26th OCTOBER 2023

Track elephants in the heart of the Namibian desert. Spend 10 days on self-contained desert trucks looking for elephants. Trek through breathtaking landscapes, meet local Namibians and sleep out in the wilderness, while collecting important conservation data on these majestic animals.

Winter Wild Weekend

2-4th FEBRUARY 2024

Maybe you need a break from your routine or some headspace to get inspired, to learn new skills or push yourself to try something new. Or maybe you just want some time to relax, indulge and laugh away the mid-winter blues. Whatever your motives, we’ve got you covered with the Winter Wild Weekend

 

Previous Adventures

Here are just a handful of some of our previous adventures we’ve organised for the community….

Women’s End2End

In 2022, 700 women came together to hike a baton the length of the UK from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The expedition took 74 days and covered over 2,000km.

Film coming soon!

 

Paddle Pickup; Coast 2 Coast

17 women took on a world first expedition kayaking the width of the UK against plastic pollution. They collected 3,500 pieces of plastic pollution and made quite a stir – Short film – British Canoe article Guardian article –  Adventure Magazine

The Woods

10 women who’d never met before and with varying abilities came together to spend 5 days living in the woods with nothing more than basic survival gear and a handful of rations.

Negev Expedition

This tight-knit Love Her Wild team took on a 4-day hike in the Negev desert in Israel. A vast place where very few tourists venture! Either side of the expedition the team also fit in a visit to Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea and Jerusalem.

First Mountain

A team of women came together to climb their first ever mountain – Snowdon. Supported by Salamon, each teammeber was kitted out with jackets, boots and rucksacks. Despite varying experiences and backgrounds, the team all made it to the summit.

The Everest Adventure

The challenge – to climb the height of Everest in 5 days. 6 women were chosen from over 100 applicants. Find out more: – What does it feel like to fail your expedition?GearJunkie: Trekking ‘Mount Everest’ – Wired for Adventure article

Arctic Norway Expedition

5 women from the Love Her Wild community attempted to be the first all-female team to cross the Finnmark Plateau from North to South.

Whale Shark Conservation

Swimming daily with whale sharks and collecting essential data on this endangered species. The team spent 10 days on the island of Mafia learning all about conservation and what more we could be doing to protect our oceans.

Stok Kangri

A 2-week expedition climbing to the 6,000+ summit on Stok Kangri. Although flooding and snowfall prevented a summit, the team had an amazing time and also contributed to scientific research collecting data from the glacier and keeping diaries to help a study on women in extreme environments.