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Blog: Claire Allen
Tell us a bit about yourself…  I’m Claire, and I’m currently more than halfway through a year-long walk around the coast of Great Britain.…
Blog: Mark Steeds
Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Mark Steeds and I’m a former draughtsman and current publican of some 30 years standing.…
Blog: Amanda, Harbourside Hidden Tour
Tell us a bit about yourself... Hi, I'm Amanda, and my husband would say I have a problem with sitting down. During the day,…
Blog: Christine, Bristol Nordic Walking
Ever heard of Nordic Walking? It's not just a stroll in the park – it's a whole-body workout that combines the simplicity of walking…
Blog: Lou Cullen, NCIM
Tell us a bit about yourself Hello, I'm Lou Cullen and I work for the National Centre for Integrative Medicine as Copywriter and Digital…
Blog: Matthew Price, Artist
Tell us a bit about yourself…  My name's Matthew Price and I'm an artist and photographer living in Bristol. I am known for taking…
Blog: Richie, Walk In Bristol
Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Richard "Richie" Sallai. I’m a 45-year-old Hungarian man who moved to Bristol in 2015. I created…
Story: Karen Lloyd – Age UK Bristol
Tell us a bit about yourself… I’m Karen Lloyd and I’m the Active Ageing Programme Manager at Age UK Bristol. I’ve been promoting community…
Story: Sharon Stiles
Tell us a bit about yourself… I’m a hypnotist and video editor. In 2020 I started my lockdown love affair with Bristol. I have…
Free Self-Guided Walking Routes on Go Jauntly 
Go Jauntly, your walking app for everyday outdoor adventures, is thrilled to be part of Bristol Walk Fest again. To help you get inspired…
Story: Allex – Wandering Mama Streets
I’m Allex, Bristol blogger and Mum to two wild boys, Alfie (5) and Wilf (3). We love spending time in the great outdoors come…
Story: Jen – Changes Bristol
Tell us a bit about yourself… I'm Jen, the Walk Leader for Changes Bristol weekly Walk & Talk service.  I've worked for Changes Bristol,…
Story: Hannah and Naomi – Big Tidy
Tell us a bit about yourself… Launched in October 2019 by Mayor Marvin Rees, the Big Tidy project is bringing the sparkle back to…
Story: Robin Tetlow – Beyond Bristol
Tell us a bit about yourself… I have had a lifelong love of walking and have explored widely across the UK and beyond. I…
Story: Ros Ingleby – Bristol & Bath Nordic Walking
Tell us a bit about yourself… Hi, I’m Ros from Bristol & Bath Nordic Walking. My story is I had a mid-life crisis and…
Story: Janine Alexander – Visit West
Tell us a bit about yourself… I’m Janine, Marketing & Content Executive at Visit West. I primarily work on the Visit Bristol channels. I’m…
Story: Clair Salmons – Plogging
Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Clair and have lived in Bristol for nearly 16 years. I’m one of the many…
Story: Andy Council – Illustrator and Street Artist
Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Andy Council and I’m a Bristol based illustrator and Street Artist, known for creating beasts…
Story: Katie Atkins – Nordic4
Tell us a bit about yourself… Hello, I’m Katie Atkins, the founder of Nordic4 in Bristol. An Instructor for INWA Nordic Walking, with 26…
Story: Judy Gowenlock – Your Park Bristol and Bath
Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Judy Gowenlock and I have lived in Bristol for over 30 years, despite initially thinking…
Walking with the Bristol Ramblers
Hello!  I'm Ky, and this month marks almost two years since I've been walking with the Bristol Ramblers.  Little makes me happier than having…
Walking Q&A: Peter Lord – Co-Founder and Trustee, Aardman Animations
What were your walking habits/levels pre-lockdowns?  At weekends mostly. I love to walk but I’m not, you know, obsessed. I like to see the…
Walking Q&A: Suzanne Audrey – Bristol Walking Alliance
Suzanne Audrey is Senior Research Fellow in Public Health at the University of Bristol and is interested in walking as an egalitarian and healthy…
Walking Q&A: Jo Stokes – Community Services Manager, Age UK Bristol
What were your walking habits/levels pre-lockdowns?  I used to enjoy just walking day to day, but rarely had the chance to walk much due…