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The Best Imbolc Ritual for 2026: Hiking

Imbolc is a threshold on the wheel of the year, marking the quiet return of spring and the first stirring of new life. Traditionally associated with Brigid—the Celtic goddess of hearth fire, renewal, and path-opening—Imbolc is a powerful time for reflection, intention, and embodied ritual. In 2026, Imbolc arrives in a year shaped by rebuilding, clarity, and steady inner strength. For modern women seeking a meaningful Imbolc ritual, time outdoors… Read More »The Best Imbolc Ritual for 2026: Hiking

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Building A Community of Curious, Powerful and Adventure-Loving Women

Welcome to the Women Walks Community: An online and offline space to gather In this world of online-everything, I am committed to building an online community that meets off-line too. I am committed to creating a space of gathering, of mutual support and learning and that allows for people to thrive and flourish in this little thing we call life. I want to create moments. Moments that linger long in… Read More »Building A Community of Curious, Powerful and Adventure-Loving Women

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How to Embrace Autumn: Foraging, Walking and the Rhythm of the Seasons

Autumn is fast disappearing from these isles, though we still have time to enjoy the crisp autumn days and crunchy leaves in shades of red, auburn and gold. There’s a chill in the air that signals the turning wheel of seasons. Soon, once again, we will be in the throes of winter – cold, damp and bare – though nature’s season of deep rest never quite penetrates the human world… Read More »How to Embrace Autumn: Foraging, Walking and the Rhythm of the Seasons

8 Autumn Walks in the UK for Unforgettable Colour

Autumn is a time of change and is the perfect time to indulge in exploring the best forest walks in the UK. With the changing guard of the seasons, autumn is the perfect time for long autumn forest walks amidst the changing rainbow of foliage. This season holds a unique magic, as it’s never the same twice. With mosaics of patchwork colours to be found throughout the UK, the heralding… Read More »8 Autumn Walks in the UK for Unforgettable Colour

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Ode to the Wild Woman | Remembering Ancient Truths

Woman, you are wild. Meant to roam this world with freedom and strength, but somewhere along the way they muzzled you, didn’t they oh woman of the wilderness? You’ve sat in this gilded cage for so long that you’ve started calling it home, forgetting that you ever knew any other way to live. But the wild calls you doesn’t it? The wild spaces within and those without – the raging… Read More »Ode to the Wild Woman | Remembering Ancient Truths

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How to Celebrate Beltane on Your Next Hike

Beltane: the traditional start of the summer season and a wonderful time to reconnect with nature and remember our ancient roots. Once a significant festival for the ancient Celtic cultures of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, today modern-day Wiccans, neo-Pagans and tradition-minded folk continue to mark this ancient celebration. This is a time of fire and the weaving together of history, myth and mystery. In this article, we… Read More »How to Celebrate Beltane on Your Next Hike

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Essential Spring Hiking Tips for UK Walkers: Where to Go & What to Pack

As the UK weather starts getting sunnier, there’s a deep yearning within us to get outside and make the most of the weather. From BBQ-ing in cold climes, to embracing our adventurous spirit after a long, grey, soggy winter, us Brits are definitely in need of some vitamin D. But how do we get past the indecision and anxiety of heading outside after a winter indoors? Read on for my… Read More »Essential Spring Hiking Tips for UK Walkers: Where to Go & What to Pack

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How to Safely Prepare for Winter Mountain Hiking

Winter mountain hiking is a wonderful way to experience walking in a brand new way. Staying safe in the UK’s mountains during the winter hiking season is key to both a safe and successful walk, though it can be overwhelming. From the kit you’ll need, to the knowledge and preparation required ahead of time, it can seem like whatever you do is never enough. In this article, I will walk… Read More »How to Safely Prepare for Winter Mountain Hiking

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Is Llanthony Priory the BEST walk in the Black Mountains?

2024 is the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, so that means only one thing: a long walk in a national park! Black Mountains walks are some of my favourites (not to be confused with the Black Mountain), not least because it’s one of the closest areas of hill and moorland to my home. My Llanthony Priory circular walk began and ended at the… Read More »Is Llanthony Priory the BEST walk in the Black Mountains?