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Your First Adventure Geek Walk
New here? You’re in the right place. This short guide explains what to expect, what to bring and how everything works, so you can arrive feeling relaxed and ready to enjoy yourself.
Choosing the right walk for you
Every Adventure Geek walk has a simple Walk Grade based on the distance, hills, terrain and overall effort, not just the mileage. If you're joining us for the first time, we'd usually recommend starting with a Gentle or Steady walk.
Our walks are social rather than races, but you should be comfortable walking around three miles before joining your first walk.
🟢 Gentle
Shorter, generally flatter walks on straightforward paths. A good place to start if you're building your confidence or fitness.
🔵 Steady
A typical Adventure Geek walk. Expect some hills, uneven ground, mud or stiles. You'll need a reasonable level of walking fitness.
🟠 Active
Longer walks and/or more climbing and rougher terrain. You'll need good walking fitness and be comfortable walking for several hours.
🔴 Adventure
Our tougher days out. Longer distances, significant climbing, rough terrain or sustained effort. Best suited to experienced, confident walkers.
What happens when you arrive
Most walks start with everyone gathering at the meeting point for a quick hello before we set off.
Your walk leader will be easy to spot and will welcome you, introduce you to the group and explain anything you need to know before you set off. They'll also discreetly check whether there's anything you'd like the leader or first aider to be aware of.
Before we start, we usually have a quick Round Robin question – just a light-hearted icebreaker (something as simple as “Do you like cheese?” to get everyone chatting. If you're new, you'll always go last so you can hear everyone else's answers first. You can find the round robin question in the event details.
Then we're off!
How our walks work
Walk Leader
Look for the Walk Leader badge or lanyard
Your Walk Leader will usually be near the meeting point welcoming people as they arrive. If you're new, just say hi and let them know it's your first walk.
First Aider
You'll know exactly who they are.
Your Walk Leader will point out the First Aider(s) during the new walker briefing before you set off. If you feel unwell, pick up an injury or need help during the walk, just let them know.
Tail Walker
No one gets left behind.
On larger group walks, the Tail Walker stays at the back of the group, so you never need to worry about being the last person. If you need to slow down or stop for a moment, that's absolutely fine.
Icebreakers, sweets & the fun stuff
We like to keep things light and friendly.
At the start of each walk, we have a quick Round Robin question – something simple and fun to get everyone chatting. If it's your first walk, you'll go last so you can hear everyone else's answers first.
Around halfway, we stop for free sweets – a long-standing Adventure Geek tradition. And don't be surprised if cake appears too, especially when there's a birthday to celebrate!
At the end, your Walk Leader will usually share a few fun stats from the walk, such as the distance and pace.
You can join in with as much or as little as you like.
A few things worth knowing
Walking on roads
As a group, we follow the Highway Code.
When we're walking together on roads without a pavement, we normally walk on the left-hand side, with the flow of traffic.
This may be different from what you're used to when walking alone, so please follow your Walk Leader's instructions and help us keep the group together.
Bringing your dog
Dogs are very welcome on dog-friendly walks.
We allow up to two dogs per person, and ask that you don't use extension leads.
Where it's safe and appropriate, we love giving the dogs the chance to enjoy some off-lead time too. Please always follow the Walk Leader's guidance.
Photos & social media
We love capturing memories from our walks.
Your Walk Leader will check that you're happy to be included in photos. It's absolutely fine to say no – just let them know.
If you'd rather not appear in any photos, we'll make sure you're left out. No awkwardness and no judgement.
It’s more than just walking
Adventure Geek is a community, and for many people the friendships become just as important as the walks.
Alongside our regular walks, you'll find social events, wellbeing activities, member-only experiences and plenty of opportunities to try something new.
Some people come mainly for the walking. Others come for the company, the coffee afterwards or simply an excuse to get out of the house. There’s no right way to be part of Adventure Geek.
You can make it whatever works for you.
Trying us out – no pressure
Your first walk is simply a chance to come along, meet some people and see what Adventure Geek feels like.
After that, you can choose whatever suits you best. There’s no pressure to join.
Pay as you go
Prefer to keep things flexible? Simply book the walks and events that appeal to you and pay as you go.
There’s no commitment – come along as often or as little as you like.
Join the Club
If you find yourself wanting more, membership gives you access to more walks, social events and member benefits, with better value if you join us regularly.
Choose the membership that suits you – and become part of the Adventure Geek community.
You belong here
Adventure Geek is built on kindness, encouragement and shared adventures.
We walk together.
We look out for each other.
And we only walk with nice people.
Whether you come for the walking, the friendships, the fresh air or simply to try something new, you’ll always be welcome.
We’re really looking forward to walking with you.
