Frequently Asked Questions

  • Getting started is simple. Pay for a single walk or subscription and drop me a note on social media. Check out the calendar and Walks if you want a particular location or length

  • Please see ‘Book a Walk’

  • No. Our walks are designed for women of all abilities. We walk at a comfortable, conversational pace with plenty of pauses. If you can walk for an hour at a steady pace, you’ll be absolutely fine. Message me and I can advise the best walk to start with if you are worried.m description

  • Most women come alone on their first walk. You’ll be welcomed straight away, and the group naturally blends into easy, friendly conversation. You won’t feel like an outsider for a moment.

  • Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Walking boots or sturdy trainers are ideal. No specialist outdoor gear needed.

  • No, not for your first few walks, however walking boots are an essential piece of walking equipment you will be wanting to invest as they help make a walk far more enjoyable and safer

  • Just the basics:

    • Water

    • A light snack (optional)

    • A small backpack

    • A waterproof layer if rain is likely

    • Any personal medication

  • Short walks are 3 miles and are approximately an hour in length.

    Medium walks are 4-7 miles and take approximately 2-2.5 hours.

    Long walks are approximately 10 miles and will take most of the day so we can stop for lunch.

  • You will.

    We walk together, as a group. No one is ever left behind. The pace is always set with the slowest member in mind.

  • We walk unless the weather is unsafe. Often, rainy walks end up being the most memorable! Just bring a waterproof coat. If conditions are genuinely dangerous, we reschedule.

    When it rains

  • Yes! I ask all women who have booked if they are happy with dogs on walks and 99% are. If I have someone who is uncomfortable with dogs I will let you know.

  • The average size of group is currently 5 women.

  • Women aged 40+ who want connection, confidence, community, gentle adventure and healthy movement. Beginners are very welcome. Please don’t let age be a barrier, I have many retired women who walk with us.

  • No. You don’t need hiking experience, fancy kit, or a background in fitness. 

  • Your booking will be carried over to another walk.

  • Absolutely. Every walk is risk-assessed and planned with safety first. Routes are checked in advance, and you’ll always have a trained, experienced leader (me!) guiding the group.

  • Completely. Almost everyone feels this way before their first walk and almost everyone finishes saying, “I’m so glad I came.”

    You will be warmly welcomed, looked after and supported.

  • Yes. Join a single walk and see how it feels. No pressure, no membership required.

  • I’m only a message away.

    Email me: circleofstepsuk@gmail.com

    WhatsApp: 07861 657662

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