Where curious minds get active.
Discover the joy of the outdoors, and bring the landscape of Cumbria alive. I am a passionate guide who shares my knowledge and interests making walks both informative and fun - at Journeys With Jill, I believe in fostering a love for learning in the outdoors by all.
Our services encompass a number of historical interest walks and outdoor skills, which cater to people of all ages and abilities.
Whether you are wanting to develop your navigation and hillwalking skills or understand more about the history of the local area, I can guide you through that journey.
With tailored educational experiences, I aim to foster growth and confidence in your own abilities .
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Historical Interest Walks
'Circles & Stones' are our particular passion; bringing together guided walks through nature, ancient stone circles, and the history linking the two in a fascinating experience for all ages.
We have walks into the mountains to explore hidden and mysterious stones or on more gentle terrain in the gorgeous Eden valley hearing about Roman invaders, local aristocracy and a crazy colonel.
Navigation
Whether you are wanting to learn the basics, master the compass or brush up on your night nav before an assessment, Journeys with Jill can help you reach that next goal. With our supportive approach, we go entirely at your pace- ensuring you build real confidence and enjoyment in the outdoors without any pressure.
Women Only Sessions
Our welcoming and encouraging approach enables us to provide a range of full and half day/evening sessions to women of all ages and experience. Getting into the outdoors with like-minded people develops your enjoyment of wild places, and increases personal skills, and leads to you being more confident and self-reliant in the outdoors.
Duke of edinburgh award
"I learnt so much and it was great fun. Thanks"- feedback from a teenager at the end of his first hillwalking session with Jill.
He had chosen Hillwalking as his physical activity for his silver D of E award.
Map reading and navigation skills are the perfect way to complete your skills section whilst also gaining important experience to support your expedition success.
Three ways Journeys with Jill can support your D of E progress.
Jill has worked as the D of E co-ordinator in a secondary school.
About Jill
With over 30 years in education, Jill is a qualified teacher and a highly experienced outdoor educator. She holds the Mountaineering & Climbing Instructors Award, is a Level 4 Kayak coach, Level 3 Canoe coach, and fully qualified 1st Aider including paediatric content.
Jill has developed her additional professional training and experience in:
- 'Drawing and Talking', which allows individuals to discover and communicate emotions through a non-directed technique https://drawingandtalking.com
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA); an educational psychology led intervention for promoting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. https://www.elsanetwork.org
Jill is a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning and an Accredited Practitioner (APIOL). She is a member of the Mountain Training Association with public and professional indemnity insurance to cover all services provided.