Outside + Active = Happy
I am fortunate to have found a profession that combines my appreciation for the natural environment and the fun of meeting like-minded people.
West coast of Ireland – so many ways to experience it and a lifetime of places to visit.
but…I sneeze when I eat chocolate (I end up sneezing a lot !).
“For the last ten years working in the outdoors, hiking, biking and kayaking has enabled me to enjoy the experience of journeying yet at the same time providing constant opportunities to stop and take it all in.”
Since 2005 I have been working as an outdoor activity instructor. I mainly work as a guide for Wilderness Scotland’s sister site Wilderness Ireland where I guide visitors on hiking, biking or kayaking adventures. In the past, I have been a guide on Wilderness Scotland’s Road Cycling Five Countries holiday where travellers can experience England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland by bike.
That really is difficult to choose just one adventure! I have cycled and kayaked in France and hiked in Tanzania, but cycling in the beauty of the Outer Hebrides is a truly memorable experience. I am always excited for the next adventure.
I find the natural world fascinating – I am continually learning more and more about the beauty which surrounds us in the wilderness.
Ben Walker, Duncan Warner, and Craig Little were all excellent. They were all good-humored, helpful, socially adept, good drivers, too. I'd single Ben Walker out for some special praise: I've never seen a tour guide who was better at engaging people and drawing them out in conversation. He seemed to have an instinct for making sure everyone was included and appreciated-- a very rare social gift.
Mark Armstrong
Road Cycling - The Five Countries
Reviewed on 02/10/2017
The guides were the BEST! They absolutely made the trip. They were very perceptive, organized and upbeat.
Kenneth Weiner
Road Cycling - The Five Countries
Reviewed on 26/09/2017
Guides very professional and approachable, always ready for a chat. The guides worked hard looking after all the aspects in regard to our personal safety, bike maintenance, keeping up snacks enroute & maps garmins at the ready each day.
The guides on trip were very experienced in the field and it showed. This tour I can't fault they were fantastic!
Maree Villani
Road Cycling - The Five Countries
Reviewed on 25/09/2017
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