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Hiking in the southwest of England is the best way to see this beautiful and surprising part of the UK. Find out why hiking solo here is the best activity for you!
Hiking in the southwest of England is the best way to see this beautiful and surprising part of the UK. Find out why hiking solo here is the best activity for you!
There’s a moment, somewhere in mid-March, when the air shifts. The ground softens underfoot, birdsong returns in the early hours, and the light stretches just a little longer into the evening. The spring equinox in the UK marks that turning point—when day and night stand in perfect balance, and the darker half of the year quietly loosens its grip. But this isn’t just a date on the calendar. For centuries,… Read More »Spring Equinox Rituals for Women: Reconnect with England’s Ancient Landscapes
You’ve heard the phrase “Wuthering Heights Winter” and even though winter has nearly passed now and spring is coming, I feel a collective need to yearn emanating from us all. Perhaps it’s that after a long, dreary, unromantic winter – of which the UK is renowned for – we’re all longing for some colour to come back into our lives. And there’s no better way to remember that you’re human… Read More »The best places to yearn for A Wuthering Heights Winter
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
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
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
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
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
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
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