Our Guides

The best in the business

Our guides are committed to providing you with the best possible experience of England and the UK on a trip to remember. You can find out what makes them tick, meet them in their guide videos and see the latest photos from the trips they’ve led. Just click the profiles below.

Meet the Team

Alasdair Cain

Alasdair Cain aka Cube traded in his work suit for the mountains and never looked back.

Alvina Labsvirs

Computer whiz Alina has traded IT for the outdoors. With a passion for her Lake District home, find out more about Alina here.

Ben Walker

Ben Walker may hail from the Lake District but he can be found all over the world leading trips!

Ben Anderson

Let Ben guide you as you explore the new and pristine landscapes which he's passionate and knowledgeable about.

Craig Tweedie

Globe-trotting, pedal-pounding Craig knows a thing or two about whisky too. Learn more here.

David Picken

Meet Dave Picken, expert guide and bee-keeper extraordinaire.

Dan Morgan

Say hello to Wilderness England guide Dan Morgan and learn about his tireless love of the great British outdoors.

Elizabeth Mills

Lincolnshire lass Elizabeth has led expeditions worldwide, but she knows there is no where quite like England.

Ewan MacPherson

Music and arts are the name of the game for Ewan, but he's a dab hand when it comes to the outdoors too!

Fiona Jackson

Multilingual Fiona caught the travel bug at a young age. Now, this foodie is ready for a new and epic adventure in England.

Gareth Crapper

Keen cyclist Gareth is excited to share his love of bikes, good food, and northern England. Find out more about this approachable guide.

Graham Beckett

Meet Wilderness guide Graham Beckett - An enthusiastic hillwalking musician.

George Humby

George loves nothing more than being out on his bike, no matter where in the world he is. Learn more about adventurous George here.

Harvey Downard

Guide Harvey is a goofy cycling aficionado with a passion for England's wild places – get to know this bike guide.

Hayley Webb

Learn more about Haley Webb an amazing Chef and Wilderness Guide!

Heather Ohly

Passionate explorer Heather loves helping others discover the UK's wilderness. Find out more about this adventuring foodie.

Hugh Evans

After a career in business, Hugh took early retirement to make the most of his time guiding across the UK.

Ian Johnston

With road trips past, climbing very much his present and a host of trips in his future, Ian Johnston is a great addition to the guiding team.

Ian McPherson

World traveller and retired GP Ian still loves the UK, particularly for walking. Read on to meet this interesting generalist.

Jennie Richardson

With a wealth of experience from teaching, the outdoors and even further afield; Jennie is a great addition to our team and your trip.

Jen Towill

Jen has been climbing, walking and biking in many different countries. Find out why Wales is one of her favourite places for adventure!

Joanna Lockwood

Meet Joanna Lockwood, a Yorkshire lass with a love for cycling and adventure.

Jeremy Martin

Jeremy Martin has worked as a kayaking instructor and guide in New Zealand, Turkey and now the UK.

Jo Roberts

Travelling in places such as Nepal, Peru, Norway, Poland and now the UK - learn more about Wilderness guide Joanna Roberts.

Joe Mann

Meet Wilderness guide Joe Mann and learn more about his passion for hiking across the UK, especially if there's a mountain involved.

Julie Buckley

Get to know more about Julie Buckley and how she got out of the office environment and into the outdoors.

John Walker

Mountain crazy John Walker can be found in the hills pretty much at all times whether it be on foot, climbing, cycling, motorcycling or winter climbing.

Kathryn Bennett

Passionate about the outdoors, adventures, the hills and climbing, learn more about guide Kathryn Bennett here.

Kathryn Grindrod

Wilderness Guide Kathryn's love of the outdoors started in the lake district - learn more about her globe trotting adventures.

Keith McGregor

Climbing lifer Keith McGregor loves taking people round the mountains and doing extreme triathlons. Find out more here.

Keith Miller

Hugely experienced and passionate naturalist. Keith has been guiding for many years.

Lorna Colvin-MacLean

Lorna has landed her dream job as a professionally trained and qualified guide for the UK. Find out more about this innovative guide.

Louise Russell

Enthusiastic Louise swapped computer programming for guiding in 2018, and she has loved every second of it! Meet this funny and kind guide.

Lucy Noble

Shark-loving Lucy loves nothing more than getting a group bonded. Oh, and woolly hats.

Lucy Vincent

World traveller Lucy loves combining her love of conservation with time outdoors, and she knows there is no where like the UK.

Marieke Chalmers

Dutch Marieke love the mountains and the great outdoors. This cheery guide can't wait to share stories and show you the beauty of the UK.

Mark Joyce

Many activities and adventures make Mark into a well rounded guide for your next adventure, find out more about his escapades!

Myles Farnbank

Myles shares a few facts about himself, including that Myles is not his original name...

Natalie Wilson

Globetrotter Nat leads trips all over the world. But the UK takes the biscuit.

Nat Pawlowski

Meet Wilderness guide Nat. A Yorkshireman with a fondness for the wilds of the UK.

Nicola Byrne

Former HR Director Nicola has also served in the military and trained as a florist. Now, she's loving life as a wonderful ML and guide.

Paul Easto

Co-Founder of The Wilderness Group and cycling fanatic, meet Paul.

Pete Long

There are 2 types of people remaining. Those who have heard Pete's 'orange for a head' joke and those who haven't.

Peter Myers

Peter spent his childhood in southern England. These days, he's at home on hills, roads, and water across the UK.

Philippe Apchin

Frenchman Philippe loves getting out into the countryside and sharing his passion for the natural world around us.

Phil Brevet

After retiring from the fire service, friendly Phil put his previous experience to use and began a second career in the great outdoors.

Rob Bushby

Wilderness Guide Rob Bushby has travelled wild places all over the planet. We’re lucky to have him now sharing his passion with our guests.

Scott McCabe

Wilderness guide Scott McCabe has been cycling in different parts of Europe and the UK - find out more about him here.

Ray Allwood

With a love for all things Nordic, meet Ray on our guiding team!

Simon Harry

When not featuring in Doctor Who episodes or Bond films, cycling enthusiast Simon Harry can be found guiding in the UK.

Sharon Kennedy

Passionate environmentalist Sharon has swapped a long career in environmental protection for the great outdoors. Meet Cumbrian local, Sharon.

Simon Tremewan

Former teacher Simon has always enjoyed the great outdoors. Now, he’s swapped sharing the wonders of the Ancient World for beautiful England.

Steve Gray

Secretive Steve makes no secret about his love for the British Isles! Find out more here.

Steve Pryce

Horticulturist Steve has worked and played in the outdoor industry for thirty years. Walking, kayaking, or biking, he's ready for adventure.

Tania Deacon

Tania's passion for the outdoors has carried her through an adventurous life and now into a third eventful career as one of our guides!

Tom Mutton

The 2012 Olympic games, a Russian flag and a paper cut - find out more about here!

Will Snow

Will has biked further than you can imagine! He's not saddle-sore yet. Read more here.

Tim Willis

Chocolate-mad Tim is also a risk around Weetabix. Read his guide bio here.

Zoe Kerslake

World traveller Zoe loves people and the outdoors - the perfect guiding duo. Discover more about this Cornish adventurer.

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