How it Works

The Journey

Every day or two the camp moves on while the group are walking.

The sites, mostly on hill farms, are seldom used by other people. They are remote, spacious and beautiful: on top of a hill or beside a stream - and always within the web of ancient trackways through which we move. We remain the only outfit that is truly self-sufficient, ferrying all the supplies. Our vegetarian cuisine is renowned for its variety and interest. The evening meal is always a feast; often a campfire is blazing.

The journey is not particularly direct as it strays over the shape of the land encompassing its rhythms. The routes are carefully researched to reveal the fullest perspective of the area. We use all grades of paths; usually they are ancient, often remote, sometimes forgotten, even obstructed, or else mere sheep trods.

We encourage an early start most mornings because this ensures a relaxed day, but otherwise there is no timetable. In a day we walk as few as eight miles or as many as sixteen. There are challenging days, easy days, and, on longer trips, free days. On the last day we walk into a town with travel facilities and disperse.

The People

Participants are mostly in their 20's to 50s.
However, everyone is welcome, young and old.
Children come half-price - it is not suitable for children under 11. The pace is uncompetitive and any normally fit person can cope. Probably worst to be dreaded are blisters from unfamiliar boots! Head for the Hills is addictive and many come time and again. We've made more than 200 trips throughout Wales and England; from Land's End to the Lakes, from Dorset to St. David's.

The Team

Three crew attend each trip. One accompanies the walkers while the two others move the camp and prepare the food. Together they maintain a light structure which is highly flexible. Over the years a pool of people has evolved to crew.
This year's walks will be led in the main by Laurence. Anchoring will be: (Devon) John, Carol, Jo, Barney and Lisa.