When I started walking the Camino de Santiago it didn’t take me long to realise I had found my people. In fact, only about 2km. I met Viviane, who like me, was on day one of this ancient pilgrimage trail. As we walked we enjoyed our new friendship that was fun and easy, having been instantly built on our shared love of a new adventure.
780km and 38 days later, I stood at the foot of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the end of my journey, and feeling … well, honestly, not much at all. It was simply because, for me, walking this camino was less about the destination or even the trail (although it is amazing, don’t get me wrong!); it was all about the incredible people, like Viviane, who walked alongside me. They are my people.
I continue to find these people on every hike I’ve done since. On trails through fields, farms, villages, cities, valleys and mountains, their company and their stories empower me.
It is for this reason, we at The Hiking Club are laying the foundations for a community of hikers and adventurers!
This is a place for all hikers to share a love of walking in the wild. Whether you’re wandering the hills of the South Downs, trekking through the mountains of the Swiss Alps, hiking the Timberline Trail, walking the Camino de Santiago (highly recommend!), or you’re exploring the trails of your local national park…we believe everyone has a hiking story to tell (big or small!) and that story has the power to inspire others.
What we stand for
The global hiking community is filled with adventurers, each as unique as the trails they walk. It is this tapestry of personal experiences bound by a shared love of spending time in the outdoors that is truly special and worth celebrating.
The aim of The Hiking Club community is to create a place of discovery where you can be inspired by, and connect with, other hikers.
Inspire. Be inspired by the stories of other hikers and discover new places to explore! Share your own story and the amazing places you’ve visited, what trails you’d recommend, and your own incredible experiences.
Connect. Find your people. This is the place to meet fellow hikers from around the world in between adventures. Ask a question, share an idea, or simply reach out to a group of people who come from all corners of the globe.
Grow. Through stories, experiences, tips and recommendations, we hope this community will encourage and motivate us to grow in confidence, expand our knowledge, and reach our hiking potential.
If you love hiking, love walking in nature and love the adventure of the trail, then we are your people!
Join The Hiking Club community - we can’t wait to meet you and hear your stories from the trail.
Author: Greta Stevens
Greta discovered a love for multi-day hiking on the Camino de Santiago and has never looked back. She co-created the Modern Adventurers book with The Hiking Club before joining the team full time to help empower a global community of adventurers to walk the way they want in the wild!
Who are we?
The Hiking Club empowers anyone to walk the way they want in the wild with personalised self-guided hiking experiences that are easy to find, quick to plan and simple to navigate.
We believe hiking experiences have the power to transform lives. With a growing range of personalised hikes that take into account your preferences, fitness and interests, we give you everything you need to explore the legendary trails of the world!
