Mountain Leader, Adventure Travel Guide and Writer

Natalie Wilson lives in the north of England, not far from Cumbria and the coast, and she is the driving force behind Adventures Afoot.

Her first book The Coast to Coast Companion is due to be published in October 2025. Scroll down to find out more.

A qualified summer and winter mountain leader, as well as an experienced expedition leader, I have spent the past two decades guiding adventurous and remote journeys across the globe, as well as closer to home.

I am deeply interested in the stories, voices and meanings that lie within the landscapes I explore. For me, ‘place’ is not just a destination, but an opportunity to find insights, understanding and connection. This perspective has really shaped my approach to travel and has led me to develop a strong passion and skill for helping others build more thoughtful relationships with the natural world around them.

This has also led to me writing my first book, a non fiction book about the iconic Coast to Coast walk, from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay in Yorkshire. This book has been in the making for a few years, and now, as the Coast to Coast path becomes a National Trail, I want to encourage more people to strengthen their connection to the landscape. In the book I share a treasure trove of historical insights, literary perspectives, field notes and personal reflections that bring the richness of this trail to life.

I have a first-class honours degree in English Language and Linguistics with Literature, and my writing and poetry has been featured in various publications.

I am available for talks and workshops about the outdoors, adventure travel and writing, and regularly runs navigation training sessions.

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