Posted: March 15, 2026
A town in the Five Valleys with mill history, a creative pulse, and walking that feels gloriously lived-in. Stroud is having a moment — and it isn’t because it’s trying to be the Cotswolds of postcards and honey-stone perfection. In a recent Observer piece, Stroud is described as sitting in the nucleus of Gloucestershire’s Five […]
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Posted: March 5, 2026
I keep returning to Scotland over and over. Why? When I land in Scotland, I feel I have come home. I take a bit of Scotland back home with me and I leave a bit of me in Scotland every time. I love to connect with the land and its history. I love hiking with […]
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Posted: February 27, 2026
We are two women from the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. who have moved to France. Pourquoi pas? Debbie: When I got together with Jeannine in 2008 she told me that on her life wish list was a plan to live in Europe for a year. She wanted to have the experience of immersing herself […]
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Posted: February 25, 2026
Have you ever dreamed of a doing a challenge to get you out of your comfort zone… read on.. In 2015, Amelia had a young family, a full-time job, no spare cash, and had never skied. Through her job, Amelia met a military team that was doing a bold expedition in Antarctica and became fascinated […]
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Posted: February 24, 2026
Our guides are the heart and soul of WalkingWomen They are what makes what we do so special – all women and all local to where we walk. They love to share their passion of their places. We are spotlighting our guides in our newsletter each month and giving a little more information here on […]
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Posted: February 2, 2026
A gentle plan for training for a multi-day walk (especially in midlife) There’s a particular kind of longing that arrives in midlife. It’s not dramatic. It’s quieter than that. A tug you feel on a normal Tuesday, when you catch yourself staring out of a window and thinking: “I’d love to feel strong again. I’d […]
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The real rhythm of multi-day walking: pace, pauses, comfort and quiet pride The night before a trek, it’s rarely the legs that feel wobbly. It’s the not knowing. What time do we start? Will I slow everyone down? What if my knees have a tantrum on day two? What if I’m the only one puffing? […]
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We seek out WalkingWomen writers to share their experiences of trips or to write about topics of interest to you.Lauren shares here feelings of our first Norway Night Sky winter trip. There is something truly exhilarating about experiencing a country for the first time. No matter how many books you read, or stories you hear, […]
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