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    Joanna Roberts

    Cheerful | Creative| Thoughtful

    Mini Bio

    Settled now in Cumbria, England. The Lake District National Park is a place I love for work and play. Originally from Devon and brought up in Wiltshire I also spent time living in the Scottish Highlands, working for Outward Bound Loch Eil. So, Outdoor Education and personal development work is within my very core.

    Over my career I have worked with both adults and young people helping folks learn and grow in some amazing places; from Nepal and Peru to Norway and Poland.  In recent years I have guided a lot in Northern England and love enabling guests to get the very most out of their holiday.

    To balance my guiding I am also in the process of writing a novel and renovating my home – and on the odd spare moment I might just be found swimming in a lake or paddling my kayak.

    Place to Play

    Sea kayaking on the West Coast of Scotland – Particularly the Arisaig area.

    Not a lot of people know this

    I’ve shaved my hair off twice – once for fun and once for charity.

    Qualifications Read More
    • Summer ML
    • SPA
    • Trainee Winter ML and MIA
    • L3 sea kayak
    • L2 open boat
    • L2 inland kayak
    • First aid
    Experience Read More

    My office has been the great outdoors for 25 years. My background is within personal and professional development both in the UK and abroad – working with adults and children – both on land, water and longer expeditions. My background is within personal and professional development both in the UK and abroad – working with adults and children – both on land, water and longer expeditions.

    I now love guiding and facilitating amazing holidays for guests to enjoy.

    Biggest Adventure Read More

    I’m terms of outdoor adventures – probably a Sea Kayak trip From Fort William to the Isle of Skye – we were beset with hideous weather – but made it from Loch Eil to Oban, up the sound of Mull, around a very choppy Ardnamurchan and then along to Arisaig – a brief trip South due to a family bereavement before a final push to the Skye Bridge.

    It was initially intended as an even bigger trip (around NW Scotland) but sometimes life just has other ideas – I’m over the disappointment now – and can celebrate how far we did paddle. The biggest adventure of all . . . Life!!!

    Publications Read More

    Watch this space!

    Adventurer's Stories about Jo

    Great team. Taxis and other timing was impressive. They were responsive to the group and individual needs as much as possible.

    Michele Manos
    Wilderness Walking - England Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 03/07/2023

    The guides were very knowledgeable regarding the route and facilities. They had a lovely way of sharing information and helped create a fun/easy-going atmosphere for all the walkers. They always checked-in to see if everything was going well, and would offer options as appropriate.

    Keith Cornelius
    Wilderness Walking - England Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 30/06/2023

    Jo and Nat were excellent guides, a good source of information on the areas we were travelling through, made excellent coffee, and looked after us very well.

    Sukudhew Singh
    Wilderness Walking - England Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 28/06/2023

    Jo was an amazing and conscientious guide. Jo made a point of chatting and including everybody in the conversation. We had a small group and everyone got along so well. By the end of the trip I felt like I gained a few more friends!

    Regan Corbett
    Wilderness Walking - Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside
    Reviewed on 07/10/2019

    Jo was marvelous- seeking out hikes according to weather conditions and our stated objectives.

    Gloria Wilson
    Wilderness Walking - Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside
    Reviewed on 06/10/2019

    Book a trip with Jo

    Trip / DepartureAvailabilityStatusPriceBook
    Wilderness Walking – England Coast to Coast
    25th Aug - 6th Sep 2024
    7 place(s) leftAvailable £4,495Book Now

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