Nature & Adventure - The Wilder Route

“when we breathe with nature, we are at one” – the wilder route

connect with nature through adventure

Adventure for us is not only about the adrenaline rush & those incredible views, it is an opportunity to connect more deeply with nature.

Spending time outside has brought us back to our roots, giving us a better understanding of the natural world & helping us to form a greater connection to Mother Earth.

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from the hiking diaries

Being such avid hikers we certainly have a walking tale or two to tell. Here are some of our faves…

Acatenango hiking tips - take plenty of photos - The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly, walking aloing a narrow moutains path, wearing lots of wool clothing with a cloud inversion below her.

A Sunrise Volcano Hike

Volcan de Acatenango is the third-highest volcano in Central America, pairing that with its tough terrain, makes it quite the hiking challenge.

Views on the way back down into Minca - The Wilder Route. Image shows a lush green jungle view.

Five Epic Hikes In Colombia

From jungles to canyons, to sunrise cloud inversions. As well as an overview of hiking in Colombia, this guide includes some of the most memorable hikes that we have experienced.

Walking Helvellyn via Striding Edge is most definitely worth the challenge - The Wilder Route. Image shows Adam stood atop a mountain looking out at the view.

Helvellyn’s Striding Edge

The incredible views from the summit of this giant tabletop of a mountain paired with a rather technical scramble, make this an adventure-packed hike in England’s Lake District National Park.

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hiking guides & inspiration

Tips, hacks & photos of stunning locations, all to help & inspire you to get out there & explore.

Things Not To Do When Hiking

Here we share things not to do when hiking, including some past mistakes that we have learned from.

Hiking tips for beginners - The Wilder Route. Image shows Adam looking out over the mountains of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.

Ten Hiking Tips For Beginners

Our hiking tips for beginners give an insight into what hiking entails & will help you prepare for those adventures to come.

Who to follow for hiking inspiration - The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly walking on a mountain path whilst out on a hike in Austrias, Spain. The sun is shining through the mountains & a deep canyon surrounds her.

Outdoor & Hiking Inspiration

It’s so important to keep our social media feeds filled with things we love – here are some of our hiking faves to follow.

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deepen your nature connection

Our recommendations for earth-based practices will help you to better understand nature & in turn get in touch with the magic that lies within.

Grounding & Healing Through The Power Of Water

As humans we are naturally lured to water but does it hold within its energies more magic than we are perhaps, led to believe? Discover the what, the why & how you can heal with water.

The practice of earthing - The Wilder Route. Image shows Kelly walking barefoot along a beach in Cornwall.

Earthing ∼ What It Is & How To Do It

Earthing is the act of kicking off those shoes & walking barefoot outside. Learn why it is good for health & wellbeing & how to recharge yourself using Earth energy.

Benefits of tree hugging - The Wilder Route. Image shows a forest in the Breacon Beacons National Park, Wales.

The Incredible Benefits Of Tree Hugging

Spending time among trees has been proven to have a positive effect on us humans, both physically & mentally & tree hugging is no exception. Find out more about the incredible benefits.