Chris Knight
Hiker| Sailor | Diver
Hiker| Sailor | Diver
Part-time wilderness guide, part-time conservation consultant, part-time sailor and diver. Full-time nature lover!
Despite living only ten miles from the southernmost point of mainland Great Britain, Chris doesn’t need an excuse to get up north to the mountains. His favourite spots are the Western Highlands (Torridon and Ardnamurchan), and pretty much all of England’s Lake District. When not guiding, Chris has a small environmental consultancy and works with NGOs such as WWF to tackle the challenge of deforestation in South America and Asia.
My five favourite places in the world are (probably):
I once shared a urinal with Michael Palin, a dance-floor with Jerry Springer, and talked the President of Ghana to sleep.
Probably five months in South America last year (2018) including three months on the epic Carretera Austral – one of the last great undeveloped road routes of the world. An incredible trip through mountains, glaciers, volcanos, landslides, forests, lakes and even deserts.
Deforestation. And more positively, reforestation!
I wrote part of The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Report (the ‘TEEB’ report) which calculated that loss of biodiversity is costing the world $4.5 trillion per year, every year.
Chris is a brilliant guide. He had clearly spent considerable time reading up on Shetland and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with us. His local knowledge also enabled him to schedule (and reschedule) the walks to suit the weather, our collective abilities and our individual interests.
His enthusiasm was obvious and he was also very conscientious, checking up on trips, timings, etc to ensure that each day ran smoothly.
He was also very open to suggestions and stopped off a cottage where a lady made and sold knitted Shetland jumpers and other items. I am now the proud possessor of a beautiful wool and silk scarf with a border of sheep at each end !
Jane Giddings
Wildlife Adventures - The Shetland Isles
Reviewed on 25/07/2021
Both Chris and Tony were great. Very patient, flexible and prepared to accommodate the group's individual preferences where appropriate.
Tony Brightman
Wildlife Adventures - The Shetland Isles
Reviewed on 13/07/2021
Beyond excellent. See previous comments. On a scale of 10 , he hit 100.
Sheila Gardner
Wildlife Adventures - The Shetland Isles
Reviewed on 12/07/2021
| Trip / Departure | Availability | Status | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Walking – The Coast of Cornwall 6th May - 12th May 2023 | Trip Full | CONFIRMED | £2,095 |
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