Weekly Blog: Welcoming new members, local walks and early signs of spring

Jan 22, 2024

It's an exciting week in the membership, we're opening our doors to new members for one week only and I'm so excited to welcome everyone in 🥰

This time of year is the hardest time to get outside - it's cold, it's muddy, it's dark and we're all feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by all the goals we've set ourselves. It's why joining a group hike is the best thing you can do for yourself. It holds you accountable and chatting to other women really makes you realise you are not alone in your struggles. Even as leader and organiser of the club I get SO much out of speaking to all our members. Connecting to others whilst connecting to nature really is a tonic for the soul.

Alice's Diary

I've been spending a lot of the week indoors as I had this dreading cold/cough that's been going around. I really had to force myself to stay in as the weather was so sunny and crisp and cold - my favourite type of weather! But I'm trying to learn how to listen to my body and rest it when it needs it 😅

I did manage to get out at the beginning of the week and I found some Snowdrops, this is very exciting for me as it marks the start of Spring and things starting to regrow. It symbolises much needed hope 💕

I also managed to get up my local hill for sunset and it was SO beautiful. It's the kind of micro-adventure which doesn't take much energy but gives a lot of beauty and awe.

On Saturday I guided a lovely group of women around my favourite local walk from my hometown of Frome along Vallis Vale to Mells. We had such a lovely day, it was SO nice to chat to everyone and we have a great bunch of new members who have joined since coming on the walk.

Things to click on:

If you're not already a member - JOIN THE CLUB

I absolutely LOVED Winterwatch this year, if you missed it - click here to watch it on catch up.

My favourite local sunrise and sunset spot

The only water bottle I will ever use on my hikes (it can double up as a hot water bottle for wild camping too)

In the spotlight: Full moon hike, Mendip Hills

After the success of our Full Moon Hike back in October, we're stoked to announce our second moonlit walk along the Mendip Hills and up to the highest point on the Mendips - Beacon Batch. Grab your headtorch and join us to walk under the stars.

Date: Thursday 25th January 6pm

Distance: 9km / 5 miles

Time: 3 hours

Elevation: 239m

Grade: Moderate - a few gradual hills

Terrain: Mostly muddy trails and some rocky steps in places

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