Testimonials

Read some of the stories from our members...

Adam

"I have always liked being outdoors and going for walks in the countryside whether it be a gentle stroll in a nearby park or a strenuous hike in the mountains. As soon as I discovered Stag Walkers, I knew that I had found a fantastic group of people to enjoy doing these things with instead of it just being by myself! It’s been a great opportunity to grow confidence in myself by chatting to various people on the walks, making close friends with other ramblers, whether it be on local walks or weekends away, and organising social activities in the local area as the group's social secretary, which has brought people closer together and enhanced a nice community feel to the group. I honestly don’t know how I’d continue to go about my day if I hadn’t found Stag Walkers!"

Gianina

"I love this group, everyone is very friendly and the variety of places to visit on offer are brilliant.
Every time I go on a hike with the group I come back smiling and happy. I have been on so many fantastic walks - perfect amount of time, not rushed and not too long; and can't wait for more. So easy to attend and love the pub stop at the end of each hike.

Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this group to anyone."

Amy

“After the end of a major relationship, I decided I wanted to make some more local friends. I’m originally from Kent and had worked in London, so a lot of my support bubble (in terms of people) was based in the south east - so I felt it important to establish some more friends in Beds/Herts.

I always liked walking and being outside so logged on to MeetUp and searched for local walking events. Stag Walkers popped up and I thought I would give their next event (a walk from Baldock) a go - and I'm so glad I did. Since my first walk in November 2021, I have explored so much more of the region’s interesting landscape and have made some great friends who share similar interests.

I’ve enjoyed all of the walks I have joined so far - and we’ve not yet been kicked out of a pub garden for being too raucous!”

Will

“I had always enjoyed longer walks but there was a period in my life where walking was almost impossible. I could barely walk 100 metres let alone anything else. In early 2018 I had a life-transforming operation that gave me my life back. Though breathing wasn’t the only thing that I needed to get back on track.

I had become incredibly insular and was barely coping with depression. So, late in 2018 I joined my local Ramblers group, Stag Walkers. It did a number of things for me as well as improving my physical fitness, but it gave me a social life back.

Almost three years later I have made a great group of friends and I now have the confidence to lead walks and take an active role in helping to run the group. Stag Walkers has almost given me as much of a life as the life-saving operation did.”

Vicky

“I knew nobody in the area so I was keen to explore and meet new people.

I love being able to explore the countryside on a led walk and not have to check my map constantly.

During lockdown the group has also been a real lifeline as I live on my own and even though group walks were suspended I was still able to meet up with members one-on-one for a walk.”

Gavin

“I was invited to a walk by a friend, and decided to join the group.

I enjoy hiking with the group as it's a good way of getting to know others, and getting out into the open countryside, which is very relaxing and gets me closer to nature.”