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Love Her Wild: Women’s UK Adventures & Expeditions

Love Her Wild CIC brings together a vibrant women’s adventure community for unforgettable experiences across the UK’s most iconic wild places. From the peaks of the Lake District and Snowdonia to the coastal paths of Cornwall, our focus is on providing a supportive group environment where the journey is just as important as the destination.

Most women join our UK expeditions solo, so please don’t let that hold you back—you’ll find a super friendly, inclusive community waiting to welcome you for an experience filled with discovery and connection.

Women hiking in Snowdonia National Park

*Last 2 Spaces* Eryri (Snowdonia) Hiking Weekend

16-17th May 2026

Looking to spend a couple of days in the mountains with a supportive group, then this is the weekend for you. Taking in some of the highest peaks in Eryri National Park.

 

*FULL* Affric Kintail Way Adventure

21st – 25th May 2026

Join us for a backpacking adventure through Glen Affric, an area of outstanding natural beauty.  We will follow in the footsteps of the cattle drovers of the past, traversing through glens and mountain passes, with the mountains towering above us, and passing the most remote youth hostel in Scotland.

 

*Last 2 Spaces* Intro to Wild Camping

23-24th May 2026

Ever wanted to wild camp? Ever wanted to learn to read a map and have the basic skills on how to hike out into the mountains in Eryri National Park, sleep under the stars, hike out in a different direction? Then this is for you! Our Leader Jan will teach you how to read a map, take a compass bearing and how to pick a good camping spot. All the basics needed to start this adventure!

*1 Last Space* Yorkshire Three Peaks

6th June 2026

Looking for a challenge this year? This adventure 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!

Wild Weekend ‘North’

12-14th June 2026

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!

*FULL* ReWilding Weekend

19-21st June 2026

Embrace your wild side & celebrate the summer solstice with us at a gorgeous Dartmoor rewilding project. This weekend is a unique opportunity to leave the modern world behind, shake off domesticity, and immerse yourself in nature and community.

 

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*1 Last Space * Welsh 3000S 3 Day Challenge

26th-28th June 2026

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.

*FULL* Ullswater Way

27-28th June 2026

Circumnavigate Ullswater with us over a weekend. A full lap of this stunning lake is 20 miles. The water will be in sight the whole way and with the mountains surrounding us, woodlands and waterfalls, it makes for really special walking.  You can expect a bit of everything on this trail – shoreside walking, farmland, fells and a summit as we gain some elevation and get to enjoy looking down on the lake from above. 

 

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*Last 4 Spaces * Welsh 3000S 3 Day Challenge

(Minus the Scary Ones!)

10-12th July 2026

Ever wanted to climb all of Snowdonia peaks over 3000 feet high – but scared of heights? Now’s your chance! This is a VERY tough challenge, but if a fear of heights has put you off – join a small team of Wilders to do 13 (of 15) of the highest peaks, without Crib Goch and Tryfan. Your fitness is important and you will need to train on hills! 

*Last 5 Spaces* The Cotswolds Way

11-13th July 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable journey along the breathtaking Cotswolds Way — whether you join us for two days or all three, you’ll experience stunning landscapes, rich history, and the thrill of exploring one of England’s most iconic national trails. Along the way you’ll learn new skills and knowledge to empower you to pursue your own adventures.

*FULL* Intro to Multi Day Hiking – Anglesey Coastal Trail

18-20 July 2026

Join us for an introduction to multi day hiking. Hiking the Anglesey Coastal Path is a brilliant way to explore this beautiful island. On this hiking and camping adventure, we will be hiking a section of the coastal path over three days, a total of around 47km.

 

*FULL* Canoe & Camp Expedition: Wye Valley

24 – 26th July 2026

An unforgettable 3-day journey along the beautiful River Wye that combines paddling, camping, and time outdoors in one of the most scenic areas in the UK. Including 3 days of guided canoeing and 2 nights of riverside camping. Suitable for beginners, or those looking or an adventure on the water with good company!

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*FULL* Welsh 3000S 3 Day Challenge

(Minus the Scary Ones!)

24 – 26th July 2026

Ever wanted to climb all of Snowdonia peaks over 3000 feet high – but scared of heights? Now’s your chance! This is a VERY tough challenge, but if a fear of heights has put you off – join a small team of Wilders to do 13 (of 15) of the highest peaks, without Crib Goch and Tryfan. Your fitness is important and you will need to train on hills! 

First Mountain - Beginners Mountain Hiking project for women

*FULL* First Mountain Project – Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

1st August 2026

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 bring you this funded 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.

 

*1 Last Space* Crib Goch and the Yr Wyddfa Horseshoe (Snowdon)

8th August 2026

Crib Goch and the Snowdon Horseshoe is not for the faint hearted. This event is for Wilders who haven’t done it before and have always wanted to. You will need a head for heights! You will also need good supportive footwear, such as good grippy trail shoes or lightweight walking boots. 

 

*Last 6 Spaces* NNAS Bronze Navigation Award

15th – 16th August 2026

Location: Peak District. The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award. It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to navigating in the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes. The syllabus teaches navigation in the countryside using paths tracks and other linear features. Basic map interpretation and compass work is also included.

 

*FULL* Lowland Leader Assessment

22nd – 23rd August 2026

The Lowland Leader qualification is a nationally recognised walking qualification designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside. Over 2 days you’ll be assessed on all areas of the syllabus including navigation, leadership, emergency procedures, access, conservation and environment. To attend the assessment you must have undertaken the 2-day Lowland Leader Training course first.

 

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Wild Weekend ‘South’

4th-6th September 2026

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!

Wild Surf

10-13th September 2026

Join us for a long weekend in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. Beginner surfing sessions will run each morning. And afternoons are reserved for coastal strolls, yoga and sound baths, reflection workshops, or time spent relaxing with a book or soaking in the hot tub!

 

* FULL* Yorkshire Three Peaks

19th September 2026

Looking for a challenge this year? This adventure 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!

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Winter Wild Weekend

5-7th February 2027

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

 

Lowland Leader Training

13-14th February 2027

We are offering this 2 day training course for those seeking to gain their Lowland Leader qualification. The Lowland Leader qualification is a nationally recognised walking qualification designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside. The qualification is suitable for new or experienced hike leaders.

 

NNAS Bronze Navigation Award

17-18th April 2027

Location: New Forest. The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award. It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to navigating in the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes. The syllabus teaches navigation in the countryside using paths tracks and other linear features. Basic map interpretation and compass work is also included.

 

NNAS Silver Navigation Award

3-4th July 2027

Location: Brecon Beacons. The Silver National Navigation Award develops the navigation skills acquired at the Bronze level. It adds skills required to navigate to features and places some distance from paths and tracks. It teaches accurate compass work. It will also teach you to select the suitable navigational techniques to cross open country.

 

Camping Leader

TBC 2027

Email fiona@loveherwild.com to be notified when tickets go on sale.

We are offering this 1 day course for those seeking to gain their Camping Leader Qualification. Camping Leader is for people who want to supervise a camping group and teach campcraft activities. The course is both training and assessment rolled into one day!

 

Wild in the Woods

TBC 2027

Email fiona@loveherwild.com to be notified when bookings go on sale

Location: Guildford, Surrey. Reconnect with nature – leave feeling nourished and revived. Over the course of the day, we’ll forage & delve into the abundance of wild edible plants and learn to identify native trees & understand their traditional uses. We’ll hone your firelighting skills, get hands-on with a bushcraft knife and enjoy the therapeutic practice of whittling. There’ll be plenty of time for chats, relaxing amongst the trees and just enjoying the woods.

Solent Sailing Adventure

TBC 2027

Email fiona@loveherwild.com to be notified when bookings open.

Join Love Her Wild for a sailing adventure. This will be a real hands-on adventure departing from Portsmouth and sailing on the Solent – learning how to hoist sails, practise man-over-board drills and sleep in a bunk berth (don’t forget to strap yourself in!).

Connect with Your Local Outdoor Community

If you haven’t already, join thousands of members in our national Facebook group, sign up for our adventure newsletter, and find your Local Group for free get-togethers and regional meetups in your area.

Sustainable Adventures in our own Backyard

As a non-profit organisation, Love Her Wild is passionate about protecting British nature and wildlife. We are committed to low-impact travel and reducing our footprint on the UK’s National Parks by:

  • Maintaining a strict ‘leave no trace’ policy.
  • Limiting single-use plastics.

  • Encouraging public transport use and lift-sharing to reduce carbon emmissions.

  • Serving delicious vegetarian meals (where food is included).
  • Supporting local UK-based eco-friendly providers and small businesses.

Many of our overseas expeditions also include active contributions to environmental conservation efforts, featuring dedicated workshops and discussions on protecting the wild spaces we love.

Join the Waiting List

Is the adenture you want to join already full? Don’t miss out! Email fiona@loveherwild.com and we will add you to our waiting list.

Previous Adventures

Here are just some of our previous adventures we’ve organised for the community across the UK:

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.

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