Jo Roberts

Jo and Nat were experts in mountain guiding and planning coast to coast groups and our group benefited every step of the way. The care given to details needed to make our hikes safe, interesting and informative were first rate and sustained throughout the whole trip. And on top of that, the care and concern they had for our group was so authentic and meaningful that it positively impacted the whole group. Kudos to Jo and Nat for their amazing spirits and expertise.

Jo and Nat were exceptional. From poetry reading to helping us cross streams, they were patient, kind and attentive. They know the routes and terrain extremely well and I felt confident led by them. They also work so well together, like right hand and left hand guiding us and ensuring we all had a good time.

Do you have a higher level than "Excellent"?! Jo was truly a leader and a great listener! She was generous with her time both to me and my daughter, and our other hiker as well. We enjoyed many conversations, yet she also knew to give my daughter and I lots of time just to talk between ourselves, which I appreciated. She also managed to keep us on schedule without cracking the whip too hard. I can often be overwhelmed by the beauty and history I'm experiencing to the point of self-indulgence, but Jo guided us along while still allowing me to revel, gawk and experience it all. She loves animals, as do we, so that was a great fit. And she also was genuinely personally interested in all the history and culture. She knew a great deal about the Wall and the Romans, but what she didn't know she herself was curious to learn. We had many great conversations about language and dialects and US vs British phrases, etc. All in all she made for a great companion, rain or shine. And I'm grateful for all the snacks and treats. So, THANK YOU, Jo. You made it all so special.

Great team. Taxis and other timing was impressive. They were responsive to the group and individual needs as much as possible.

The guides were very knowledgeable regarding the route and facilities. They had a lovely way of sharing information and helped create a fun/easy-going atmosphere for all the walkers. They always checked-in to see if everything was going well, and would offer options as appropriate.

Jo and Nat were excellent guides, a good source of information on the areas we were travelling through, made excellent coffee, and looked after us very well.