Wild Hypnotist

Why do I call myself the ‘Wild Hypnotist’ I hear you ask! It might seem a bit odd at first but hopefully, as you read on, you will discover why I think the ‘Wild Hypnotist’ is rather appropriate.

Lots of studies, including research from the University of York, have shown that being outside in nature is an effective way to improve your physical and mental health.
A campaign called Mountains For Minds encourages people to enjoy the mental health benefits of mountain and hill walking. The Mental Health Charity, Mind, states that 25% of people in Britain experience mental health problems each year, but spending time outdoors can reduce the risk of depression by 30%.

Not only do I encourage you to get out more and immerse yourself in nature, but I practice what I preach!
I love nothing more than getting out into the mountains, whether that be the Lake District, the Peak District or the Brecon Beacons, and absorbing the positive energy that nature unconditionally provides all of us.

I’ve put together this blog/vlog of my hiking and wild camping adventures to hopefully inspire you to follow in my footsteps. You don’t need to go to the mountains to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of being outside, a walk around your local park or stroll through the woods is just as rewarding.

So what are you waiting for?
Go on….. I guarantee you will feel better after getting outside in nature.
I’d love to hear your stories so please feel free to leave a comment below.

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  Westerham Woodland Walk – Kent – Video
  On a spring day in 2022, I went on a delightful 5-mile walk through the Kent countryside and woodlands passing Chartwell House, the home of Sir Winston Churchill, where I … Read More
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  Beautiful Langdale Pikes
  I never get tired of looking at the Langdale Pikes in the Lake District. The view doesn’t get much better than this. It is a place where I find inner … Read More
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  Gorgeous Gorse
  I love the contrast of the gorgeous yellow gorse flowers against the rich blue sky.
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  How to achieve the right balance in life
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  Low Fell Wild Camp – Lake District Video – Mountains for Minds
  In October 2021, I set off from the village of Thackthwaite in the Lake District to bag two more Wainwrights : 29 Fellbarrow and 30 Low Fell. I wild camped … Read More
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  Kinder Scout Wild Camp – Peak District Video – Mountains for Minds
  It was a winter’s day in January 2022 when I set off from the village of Edale in the Peak District and hiked up to Kinder Scout via Ringing Roger. … Read More
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  Winlatter Fells Wild Camp – Lake District Video – Mountains for Minds
  The weather was perfect for a 14 mile hike through the beautiful Whinlatter Fells in the North-Western region of the Lake District. The hike started and finished in the Whinlatter … Read More
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  Kentmere Horseshoe Wild Camp – Lake District Video – Mountains for Minds
  In June 2021, I completed part of the Kentmere Horseshoe and collected 8 Wainwrights: Yoke, Ill Bell, Froswick, Thornthwaite Crag, Mardale Ill Bell, Harter Fell, Kentmere Pike, Shipman Knotts. Reading … Read More
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  Helvellyn Summit Wild Camp – Lake District Video – Mountains for Minds
  I started a two day wild camp in the Lake District by hiking to Helvellyn, which is England’s 3rd highest mountain (950m / 3117ft). It was a wonderful summer’s day … Read More
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  Seat Sandal Wild Camp, Lake District Video – Mountains for Minds
  After Wild Camping on Helvellyn, I start Day 2 and leave Helvellyn to hike to Nethermost Pike (22), then Dollywaggon Pike (23) and finally arrive at Seat Sandal (24), where … Read More
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  Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Scotland Hike Video – Mountains for Minds
  In August 2021, I hiked to the top of Arthurs Seat, which is a hill in Edinburgh Scotland on my way to hike to the top of Ben Nevis. Arthur’s … Read More
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  Ben Nevis Hike Video, Scotland- Mountains for Minds
  It was an August summer’s day in 2021, when I hiked 5 miles to the top of Ben Nevis in Scotland. This was the first summit of the 3 UK Highest Peaks that I want to collect. The other two are Mount Snowdon (Wales) and Scarfell Pike (England).
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  Great End Wild Camp Video, Lake District – Mountains for Minds
  It was mid-September 2021 when I set off to collect 4 more Wainwright’s from Seathwaite Farm. I crossed Stockley Bridge before heading up Wainwright’s route B up to Seathwaite Fell … Read More