WOMEN OUTDOORS C.I.C IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN’S AID W
omen Outdoors’ mission is to inspire women to get outside and connect with nature and each other to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. They’ve
teamed up with Women’s Aid to offer hiking events especially for women who have been victims and survivors of domestic abuse. The hiking events are expected to offer lots of benefits including:
• Increasing self-esteem and confidence • Reducing stress, anxiety and depression • Offering a feeling of belonging and connection • Improving fitness • A chance for joy and fun
All the hikes will be led by Emma Winter, a qualified mountain leader who will provide information and knowledge on conservation, plants, landforms and human history throughout the walks. As most of the participants from Women’s Aid experience financial barriers to enjoying the outside and come from deprived areas, it’s a great opportunity to help improve access. With the hikes starting in July and August and continuing on each month, the team plan to build a strong community of female walkers. Cotswold Outdoor have helped fund the transport necessary to get out into nature and support their walks as part of the Festival of Walking.
At Cotswold Outdoor, we’re
really proud to be able to support groups doing such important
work in improving access to our great outdoors.
We hope everyone attending these
events and more across the Festival of Walking has a
brilliant experience in nature.
For any help and advice on finding the right kit for your walking
adventures, stop by your local
Cotswold Outdoor store and their experts will help
you make the right choice.
GRASSROOTS: BATLEY & DEWSBURY G
rassroots’ mission is to tackle inequality by bringing more opportunities to the local community and helping women and children confidently enjoy our outdoor spaces. To do this they offer weekly Sunday walks for women and girls aged 16-66 on trails in and around the Dewsbury and Batley areas of West Yorkshire. The Grassroots team focus on these arweas because they’re in need of more support, have diverse populations with different cultural backgrounds and are recognised as asylum seeker resettlement areas. These communities benefit greatly from the social nature of walks – both from the physical activity but also in building confidence to use the green
spaces which is not otherwise a common activity.
How Cotswold Outdoor are supporting Grassroots: As part of the Festival of Walking, Grassroots will be leading a day walk from YHA Helvellyn for South Asian women who are new to hiking. Their eight-mile walk will give them the chance to connect with nature and each other. Plus, a group setting is a great environment to get more comfortable with walking without the worry of prejudice. Cotswold Outdoor’s funding will help cover the cost of transport to reduce barriers to getting involved. From this springboard, together we hope it’ll boost confidence and encourage participants to return with their friends and family.
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LOVE HER WILD: ESSEX & MANCHESTER
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ove Her Wild is a nonprofit women’s adventure community, helping women experience the benefits of nature, increase confidence and protect our planet along the way. They believe the outdoors should be accessible for all to enjoy.
How Cotswold Outdoor are supporting Love Her Wild Essex & Manchester:
The funds from Cotswold Outdoor have enabled Love Her Wild to put on two exciting walking weekends for women from culturally diverse communities with little walking experience this September. The two-day ‘Out in Nature’ guided walks will follow paths and trails around the beautiful Peak District and include a night spent at YHA Edale or YHA Castleton. All while learning key navigation skills and building confidence to get out there and explore. “Thanks to Cotswold Outdoor’s support, we’ve been able to remove financial barriers for the women joining the event.” - Bex Band, founder of Love Her Wild.
With all this rain and snow make sure you have the right gear! As a BMC member you get 15% discount on all the kit you’ll need including insulation, layering, packs and accessories from our recommended retail partners Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock, and Runners Need.
Your in-store and online discount code is: AF-BMC-M1
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