I’m Jamie, owner of Inspirit Walking. Here is a little about me, what I do at Inspirit Walking and my guided Lake District walks!
I have always had a love for the outdoors and walking. In 2018 I moved to the Lake District to indulge this passion and it has only grown since. I got hooked on the area and am out and about all the time exploring this beautiful part of the country. I am always looking to explore, understand and learn more constantly.
Lake District Guided walks are a great way to share my love and passion for the Lake District, walking, and the outdoors in general. I have always loved sharing knowledge, taking friends and family for walks, showing people these wonderful places, advising on routes when speaking to visitors, and constantly learning more about the place I now call home. I run the business myself and will be your sole point of contact from initial enquiries and booking, right through to being your guide on the day, so I like to think it is a very personal experience.
Along with simply guiding the walk, I want to help inspire, educate and inflame. Each walk is different, but along the way there’ll be chats and opportunities to learn about all sorts – plants, animals, Lake District culture, geology, history, random facts and much more! The walks are relaxed, fun, informative and not overly strenuous.
Yes I can take you up a mountain to admire the view, but I also value lower level walks and like to be able to cater to a wider range of walkers. Come with me and let me show you what the Lake District has to offer at a lower level – rivers, lakes, waterfalls, farms, fields, flowers, woods, pubs, caves, birds, trees, rocks and everything in between!
I am fully insured, outdoor first aid qualified and DBS checked, so you can book in the knowledge you’re in safe hands.
I love sharing my passion about walking and the Lake District and am always happy to have a chat. So please get in touch if you have any questions, and I will try my best to help and advise, even if you don’t end up booking on one of my walks! 😊
The Walks
Every walk is fully guided walk, meaning I’ll be guiding you personally on the whole walk. The walks vary in difficulty and terrain, with some containing more uphill than others. Generally they are all across lower level scenery and are very accessible for most adults with even a reasonable level of walking fitness and agility. All the walks are available to book for a private guided experience, and some are available to join as a group walk.
What’s Included on the walks?
• Be shown around beautiful Lake District scenery with spectacular views
• Suitable for a wide range of abilities – walks at a leisurely pace including plenty of stops, and no mountains to climb
• No need to plan or navigate – all admin made easy: on booking receive detailed information on where to meet, parking costs and information on what to bring with you. Then simply follow me on the day
• No minimum numbers - I will always run the walk no matter how many people book, even if you are the only one
• Chat, have fun, socialise and share your experience meeting new people
• Learn about the area including how the landscape was formed, Lake District culture, history, plant and animal life and place names. Plus pick my brains on other things to see and do during your trip!
• Get pictures of you with amazing backdrops taken by me along the way and sent to you after the walk – no need to rely on selfies for those perfect memories and Instagram worthy shots
• Refreshment stops (with a view)
• Plus - part of your booking cost goes towards important Lake District charities – meaning you do your bit for the area you’re visiting all included in the price you pay