The Geordie Ramblers @geordieramblers


We are nature


We both grew up in the north-east of England and were blessed to be surrounded by the wild beauty of forests, coastlines, historic castles,


valleys and rolling moorland. We remember our muddy boots aſter school, rock pooling, riding our bikes until the sun set over the city, flasks of tea on blustery hilltops and walking for miles with our parents without seeing another soul. To share our adventures, I set up


@geordieramblers and Steph @geordie_hiker, Tis was before we even knew each other. It’s funny looking back, we were just two strangers posting walks, reflections and the quiet magic of what felt real to us. Te boggy bits, the windswept cliffs, early starts, aching legs and our full hearts. We met completely by chance in the tent


aisle of an outdoor shop. Steph was full of confidence and questions about wild camping. Tat moment turned into hours, favourite trails, wildlife and the sense of belonging in nature. A week later we were hiking Blencathra together. We’re not about ticking off peaks, we share


real moments, places and our love for these wild places. Whether it’s the silence on a solo hike or a deep chat halfway up a climb, it gives you room to breathe and space to reflect, particularly aſter a busy week at work. We were saying what a lot of others were feeling. We’ve had magical moments with wild


deer in the Scotish Highlands, spoted a red squirrel leaping through trees in Kielder, an oter slipping silently into a river at sunrise, a barn owl silently gliding over a frosty field at Bamburgh Castle. Each one felt like a giſt from the land that we love so deeply.


@geordie_hiker But barriers to geting out on a hike are real


for people. Everything from lack of transport, to not feeling ‘outdoorsy enough’, to thinking you need expensive gear. We’ve heard people say, “I didn’t think someone like me belonged in those spaces,” and friends say, “I never thought this was for me.” Tat hit us hard. So, we started sharing more beginner-


friendly routes, hosting inclusive meetups and talking openly about imposter syndrome. We have writen e-Books on beautiful beginner walks and created free guides to get people started. We believe nature should be for everyone. Steph promotes access to women in the


outdoors and runs navigation workshops with mountain leaders. Our community interest group @tynetosummit runs community walks every month in beautiful places across the North-East. We love it when people are surprised to find themselves laughing on a hilltop, instead of queuing at the bar. We’ve recently become new parents, and


yes, with shorter distances, more bags and snacks, it’s possible to hike with a baby. Luca’s eyes open with wonder when he’s out in nature. A rustling tree, a buzzing bee or the sparkle of water may be his first memories. We want our son to grow up knowing that joy can be found in simplicity, in nature and the land we love.


Recently, The Wildlife Trusts embarked on an exciting venture to save Rothbury Estate in Northumberland. With part already in Wildlife Trust ownership, it’s open to those looking for adventure. However, with 2,600 nature reserves across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man, there’s a nearby adventure awaiting everyone!


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Te Geordie Ramblers Steph @geordie_hiker and Scott @geordieramblers have built over 300,000 followers on Instagram. They’ve been named the Hero of Northumberland for their @tynetosummit hiking community and have won national awards simply for sharing their love of the countryside in the North-East and Lake District.


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