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Hike your first Mountain Peak with Love Her Wild
2026 Date to be Confirmed
***First Mountain – Coming Soon for 2026***
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Who it’s for: Absolute beginners with zero mountain experience.
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The Goal: A safe, supportive, guided summit of a UK peak.
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The Support: Funded places, expert female guides, and a “no-woman-left-behind” policy.
Finding an inclusive women’s hiking community
Have you always dreamed of climbing a mountain but have never had the chance or the confidence to take the necessary steps? Well, now is your opportunity to make this dream a reality. Love Her Wild is joining forces with Cicerone to host this beginners mountain hiking for women project. We’re on the look out for women from all walks of life who have never before summited a mountain.
Apply to join this guided mountain walk for beginners, and as part of a team we’ll take on your First Mountain together, whilst inspiring others in our community to take those big first steps too!
Not heard of Love Her Wild before? Check out our ‘about‘ page.
Teamwork
Our small team of 8 will be taking on one of the UK’s favourite mountains (location TBC). We’ll be taking in the views (assuming the clouds work in our favour!) and taking on the challenge together. Although you need to have a baseline fitness, this will not be a race. The pace will be slow and steady. The team supportive and non-judgmental.
This will be a full day hike and you’ll need to be prepared for all weathers.
This will be a tough day but the rewards when you reach the summit and the feeling of accomplishment will stay with you for a long time.
Can I climb a mountain with no experience?
This expedition is being led by the brilliant Jan Phillips. Jan lives in North Wales and is an experienced Mountain Leader. As a trusted partner for Love Her wild, she is passionate about getting more women outdoors and will be on hand throughout the journey to help get you ready.
Off the back of the success of this project in 2019, we’ll be inviting more women to take part in 2026. Are you looking for the motivation and encouragement to take your first steps into adventuring! Are you ready to embrace the challenge this year?
Need to know
There will be 8 spaces available for this expedition. It will be free to apply, and you will be required to fill out an application form.
By applying you agree to the following:
– you must be a member of the Love Her Wild Facebook group
– you will be responsible for covering any transport and accommodation costs.
– starting the hike with a baseline fitness and suitable health ready to complete a climb (if you are unsure about this the best person to ask is your GP)
– wearing warm and suitable outdoor clothing on the day of the hike (you should avoid wearing jeans or cotton as they take a long time to dry if they get wet….gym clothes work well for hiking and fleeces!)
– being photographed and interviewed for promotional purposes. This won’t dominate your day as any footage will be about capturing the story in an organic way
– being a supportive, patient and compassionate team member
Applications opening soon.
If you would like to be notified when applications open, please email fiona@loveherwild.com
Feeling ready to start your adventure journey with us yet…..what have you got to lose?!
With Thanks to Cicerone
400+ expert guidebooks for hikers, trekkers, cyclists & climbers — since 1969
Wherever your adventure takes you, whether it’s hiking peaceful countryside paths, cycling epic multi-day routes, or reaching new mountain heights, Cicerone guidebooks are here to help you explore with confidence and joy. For over 50 years, Cicerone has empowered adventurers to discover new places, push personal boundaries, and experience the outdoors with trusted, expert-written guides.
With over 400 pocket-sized titles covering hiking, trekking, cycling, and climbing worldwide, every Cicerone guidebook is crafted to support your journey. You’ll find detailed routes, clear maps, inspiring photography, and practical advice from seasoned outdoor explorers, everything you need to turn your dreams into real adventures.
From your first summit to your hundredth trail, from the Lake District to the GR10, the Camino Portugués, or Italy’s Alta Via 1, let Cicerone be your companion on every journey. Wherever you go, you belong outdoors. Go further, dream bigger, and explore with confidence.
Visit www.cicerone.co.uk
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