I’ve lost track of when exactly I first started hillwalking but whenever it was, I know it was in my early twenties. So that’s well over 30 years ago now (you can read more about my experiences, here)…!

Since first qualifying as a leader in 2017, I’ve worked with a number of outdoor activity companies on a freelance basis. This has included leading mixed adult and family groups on leisure walks for public-facing providers; training, supervision and assessment on Duke of Edinburgh Expedition programmes, corporate challenge and charity walks (Y3P, Nine Edges, Edale Skyline). I’ve also delivered navigation training for students on BTEC Uniformed Services programmes, delivered the NNAS Bronze Award and mentored a number of deferred Mountain Training candidates with their navigation.

As well as my Mountain Training qualifications (HML, ML), I hold the NNAS Tutor Award, naturally maintain an Outdoor First Aid qualification and have Enhanced DBS Clearance (via the Update Service). I also have all the appropriate DofE approvals and certification.

Being based on the border between Cheshire (East) and Greater Manchester, I am only 40~50 minutes from the main hot spots of the Peak District National Park and with access to the national motorway network (M56, M60, M6) only two miles from my front door, I can easily cover the Yorkshire Dales, Howgill Fells, Forest of Bowland, North Pennines and Lake District fells – all areas I’ve good experience with.

If you are looking for additional freelance staff for your team or a specific booking, please do get in touch, I’m open to chatting, to discuss details and fees.