Spring is finally here and there's a burst of colour as the flowers begin to bloom. One flower in-particular we love to see each spring are bluebells! Bluebells are native wildflowers to the UK, and with half of the world's bluebells being found here, it's time to head out to a woodland to seek out carpets of bright blue-violet flowers.
We’ve put together some of the best spots in and around London to hike and see bluebells this spring!
You probably already know that Bristol is fantastic for culture, nightlife and its food scene. An added bonus is that whether you live in Bristol or are just visiting, you don’t have to venture far out of the city to find some great hiking spots. If you’re after a pretty countryside amble, a trek through some spectacular landscape or an invigorating coastline walk, Bristol has it all within an hours’ drive (though in some cases, it does take longer by public transport).
Here's our round-up of what we think are the top five walks near Bristol, covering north, south, east and west of the city. Each one offers something different and you can reach all of them by either bus or train. Plus, most of them are dog friendly and include great pub, restaurant or café options for a post-hike lunch or a pick-me-up drink along the way.
We have very limited spots on our trips abroad this summer, this blog will give you an up-to-date view of what is available! We’ll try our best to keep it up to date, but it does change frequently!
We will be developing a new website in winter, to make it easier to navigate in future 🙏
Join us for our wild Norway SUP Expedition, a 5 day adventure exploring the fjords by SUP!
Sun 11 Sept - Fri 16 September - Autumn Expedition
Limited annual leave or wanting a shorter adventure this summer, join us for a weekend exploring the fjords of Norway by kayak!
Thurs 29 Sept - Sun 2nd October - 1 spot left
Hike along the wild and rugged coastline on our exclusive hiking adventure in Sardinia. Created for Gutsy Girls up for a challenging adventure exploring some of the wildest trails in Europe!
We are building a Gutsy Girls team to do the Fjällräven Classic this August!
In 2018 myself and 5 other Gutsy Girls joined 2,000 people to hike 110km over 6 days. It was an unforgettable experience, filled with laughter (a couple of tears) and crazy amounts of fun! It was my first ever multi-day hike and was such a powerful and memorable experience that I’m thrilled we can do it again.
In 2019, 9 Gutsy Girls headed back to Sweden to do the Classic, they all had their own reason to want to challenge themselves and connect in nature, they had an incredible hike together and long-standing friendships were formed.
This year we have 9 spots available on our team!
While we build the webpage with all the info, here’s a quick overview of what to expect.
Dates: 12th - 18th August
We will aim to cover the distance in 5 days, starting early on the 12th and finishing on the 16th.
Cost: £265
This is not a guided experience, you’ll be working as a team to support each other through this adventure! Gutsy Girls will be supporting you to the start line, bringing like-minded women together to hike through incredible Swedish landscapes!
The cost includes your ticket for the event, includes all your expedition meals on route and transfers to the starting point, Gutsy Girls Merch (beanie, camping mug) and the GG team behind the scenes connecting you all up and getting you ready for the adventure.
You’ll need all your own hiking gear, backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat - some gear can be hired from Fjällräven (tents approx 100€)
Travel: approx £450+ for flights - Book yourself!
This adventure is in the very north of Sweden with limited travel options available. You’ll need to book flights to Kiruna (arriving on the 11th) you may be able to find trains for the return journey!
Bikepacking is the same as self-supported overnight hiking trips, just on two wheels! Combining the freedom of multi-day backcountry hiking, exploring off-road trails with the ability to cover more ground. It’s about exploring places less travelled, via singletrack trails, bridleways and ancient tracks and paths, carrying the essential gear and not much more.
Sound fun? Keep on reading!
Our search for Gutsy Girls Leaders continues!
Thank you to all of you who applied in our last round of applications, we are still working reading your Host applications and will be in touch very soon.
We are still accepting applications for Leaders. We would really really love to hear from you if you are a qualified Yoga Instructor who has great leadership skills!
You don’t need to be currently teaching in the studio! Maybe you completed your yoga training for your own personal practice, but love sharing the joys of yoga with others we’d love to hear from you!
You also don’t need to be a SUP instructor or have much paddleboarding experience, we can help you develop these skills!
