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      Astrid Callomon

      Astrid Callomon

      Coffee | Wine | Cheese

      Mini Bio

      Originally hailing from the remote mountainous region of Suffolk, I moved south and west some eight years ago to attempt claims on multiple first ascents in the county of Somerset. Having found them all claimed, I continued my employment in far-flung adventures, leading winter and summer expeditions worldwide.  Bears and wolves were tracked, mountains cycled over, seas kayaked, lakes canoed across, rapids were rafted down and many a path was trodden. I thoroughly enjoy walking very long distances and partaking in a well-earned beer afterwards.

      Favourite Place to Play

      Suffolk, because no one seems to have discovered how stunning it is.

      Not a lot of People Know This

      I’ve been on three album covers.

      “I continued my employment in far flung adventures, leading winter and summer expeditions worldwide.  Bears and wolves were tracked, mountains cycled over, seas kayaked, lakes canoed across, rapids were rafted down and many a path was trodden.”
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      Qualifications Read More
      • Mountain leader
      • 4 Star Canoe Leader
      • Rock Climbing Instructor
      • Dive Master
      Experience Read More

      Long distance walks are my favourite. I recently finished the Tour du Mont Blanc, also Offas Dyke, The Continental Divide, the Pacific Crest Trail, Hadrian’s Wall, Peddar’s Way, and the Camino (in between walking work). On the cards next is the Arizona trail and Lands End to John O’groats, which will be my poodle, Winnie’s, first big adventure.

      Biggest Adventure Read More

      Mexico to Canada, on foot, twice.

      Specialist Subject Read More

      Chilli Jam

      Publications Read More

      I’ve got a blog about long distance walks!

      What Fellow Travellers Say About Astrid

      Astrid was AMAZING in every way! I’d love to have another trip with her as our guide.

      Mary-Margaret LaViska
      Walking - Winter Cotswolds
      Reviewed on 03/04/2025

      Astrid was undoubtedly the Special Sauce to our trip. She was amazing. Her driving was historic, getting our van down windy roads, and parking in incredibly tight spots. And she really excelled at making each of us - with extremely disparate levels of hiking ability and interest - feel like we got our perfect Cotswolds walking experience. This was no small accomplishment. She managed us with warmth, personal service, humor and confidence. I feel we were incredibly lucky to have her as our guide. I would sign up for another walking trip with her in a heartbeat. She's a wonder.

      Rowena Alston
      Walking - Winter Cotswolds
      Reviewed on 24/03/2025

      Astrid did a wonderful job navigating and informing us about our hikes.

      Robin Howells-Dolbin
      Walking - Winter Cotswolds
      Reviewed on 24/03/2025

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      Ruby Claar
      Walking - Winter Cotswolds
      Reviewed on 24/03/2025

      Astrid was perfect, helpful, knowledgeable, fun to talk to and a spectacular driver on all those narrow roads.

      Peter Drabble
      Wilderness Walking - Isle of Skye
      Reviewed on 30/06/2023

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