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With nearly 10 years of experience leading walks and outdoor events across the UK, Abbie has supported hundreds of people to enjoy the outdoors, whether that’s a gentle group amble around a lake or tackling something that once felt impossible.

 

Alongside planned WILD Events, Abbie also offers tailored options if you’d like something more personal:

1:1 Guided Walks – Want to take on a big mountain round or tricky scramble? As a qualified professional, Abbie will guide you safely and give you the confidence to enjoy it.

Navigation Days – Perfect for anyone who wants to feel more confident exploring the hills on their own. Learn how to use a map and compass, plan routes, and make safe decisions outdoors.

Adventure Coaching – For those preparing for a solo long-distance hike. Abbie will help you with training, packing, kit choices, and even the skills to camp out, so you feel fully prepared for your journey.

Wellbeing Days - Abbie offers bespoke days for organisations and businesses, whether that’s a guided hike, forest bathing workshop or mindfulness in nature—perfect for team wellbeing and connection.

If you’re ready for your next adventure, or just need a nudge to get started, drop Abbie an email. They would love to help.

Why join a WILD Event?

Social – Meet like-minded people, share stories, and enjoy the outdoors together at a relaxed pace.

Health – Walking supports fitness, strengthens muscles, improves balance, and helps prevent health conditions.

Wellbeing – Time in nature reduces stress, lifts your mood, and boosts self-esteem and sleep quality.

Adventure – Explore some of the UK’s most beautiful and wildlife-rich landscapes, with a chance to discover history and local flavours along the way.

 

Abbie also​ runs Forest Bathing Workshops and Mindfulness Walks, great for individuals or organisations looking to reconnect with nature, purpose, and self.

If you’re curious but not sure, just drop Abbie a message. They will be happy to help you find the right walk or adventure.

 

 

Please note that we are currently unable to accept anyone under the age of 18 on our walks.

See our Leave No Trace Policy here.

Recommended Kit List:

  • Waterproof Top And Bottoms

  • Hats, Gloves & Buffs

  • First Aid Kit, Whistle And Torch

  • A Hearty Hill Walkers Lunch

  • Hydration - at least 2 litres of water

  • Eye Protection And Suncream

  • Map And Compass

  • Spare Insulating Layer

  • Base layers that are not cotton

  • Walking Accessories - poles etc

  • Walking boots with ankle support

  • Walking socks

Upcoming Events:

Gift A Loved One With A Walk
Did you know, you can purchase a WILD Walk gift voucher! These make for a perfect gift for a loved one and are totally tailorable to your needs. Please email admin (at) spendmoretimeinthewild.co.uk for more info, detailing what you would like. 

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Abbie Barnes is a mountain leader and public speaker looking to inspire and empower people to get outside for the benefit of mental and physical health
Abbie Barnes is a mountain leader and public speaker looking to inspire and empower people to get outside for the benefit of mental and physical health

Testimonials

“Abbie is a convivial host and knowledgeable about local wildlife, flowers and fauna. Abbie is great at including everyone and bringing the group together. The route itself was well planned and carefully considered. I particularly enjoyed West Kennet Long Barrow, I had never seen anything like it before, it was a truly unique experience going inside such an ancient burial chamber. I also really enjoyed meeting like-minded people who like to go for a walk and get outdoors as I do and I enjoyed the conversations I had. A great idea and well executed, I would very much recommend it to anyone :)” - Abby

“Abbie’s walks bring like minded people together who seem to totally get each other. Arrive as strangers, leave as friends” - Matt

 

“A really relaxed, amazing day with a lovely group of people. We had lakes, mountains, trees, fluffy cows, and fresh air. A wonderful day for the soul. Thanks Abbie” - Mark

 

“I had such a wonderful day meeting Abbie and spending time with a fantastic group of like-minded people in a beautiful part of the world. I suffer with social anxiety so I was already pushing myself out of my comfort zone by attending solo, but the warmth shown by Abbie on my arrival eradicated my nerves and made me feel instantly at ease. I felt relaxed during the entirety of the walk and shared some wonderful and inspiring conversations with the group. The circuit around Buttermere is truly spectacular, and Abbie shared with us some interesting facts about the landscape we walked within. Spending time in the wild with a group of people with a similar love for the outdoors is a healing thing, and I would recommend this to anyone. Abbie is truly a magical person and the joy she brings to so many is inspiring.” - Rosie

Abbie Barnes is a mountain leader and public speaker looking to inspire and empower people to get outside for the benefit of mental and physical health
Abbie Barnes is a mountain leader and public speaker looking to inspire and empower people to get outside for the benefit of mental and physical health
Abbie Barnes is a mountain leader and public speaker looking to inspire and empower people to get outside for the benefit of mental and physical health

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