Nicola Byrne 485115
Membership Mountain Training Association
Membership Type Qualified Member
Membership Number 485115
Renewal Date 27/12/2025
I am Nicola and keen to share my love of the hills with all and everyone :-) .
I have walked for many many years, all whilst working full time as a HR Director. In February 2021 I took the leap to pursue my passion full time and am now privileged to work full time as a full time Mountain Guide.
I have a face book page called @GingerRoutes' which will allow you to take a look at everything that I get up to. You will also find me on Instagram :-)
I think that the Pandemic taught us all that, so here I am ready and waiting to share my love of the hills with you and create some adventures together. I am incredibly familiar with the beautiful Lake District, Snowdonia & Scotland.
I am able to provide guided walks for all abilities and all ages. Please do not think that you have to be super fit or some sort of trained athlete to enjoy the ills. You just have to put one foot in front of the other! that's it, its that simple!
I can provided one day events through to full expeditions ranging upto 7-10 days.
I am also a trained Duke Of Edinburgh Assessor and trained verifier so have lots of experience of working with young people. I am a Mental Health 1st Aider as well as having all the normal Outdoor 1st first Aid Qualifications.
Using my previous corporate background, I am skilled at hosting and facilitating corporate events and have a particular interest in supporting ladies to get out on the hills. There is lots of details about this on my FB page.
Nothing left to say other than I look forward to hearing from you.
Best Wishes, Nicola, aka, 'Ginger Routes'.
- Lowland Walking
- Winter Walking
- International Trekking
- Winter Climbing
- Indoor Climbing
- Walking
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Mountain flowers of the Lake District | 15/05/2023 | 1.00 |
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Using the Power of Social Media | 14/03/2023 | 0.50 |
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Night Nav Ninjas | 07/01/2022 | 0.50 |
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online webinar (any approved provider) | 06/01/2022 | 0.25 |
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Mountain Leader Steep Ground Masterclass | 30/09/2021 | 1.00 |
Hello Everyone
I have always loved the outdoors , was always active and tried out many sports over the years but it became very clear to me that my hearty lay with the mountains. I walk with my best friend Bailey who is an English Springer Spaniel, now aged 13years, sadly going slightly deaf but he has also done all his wainwrights with me (now twice over), I have learned that he loves a Welsh Cake as well when I am willing to share with him & together we have toured most of Scotland in our Campervan, our Adventure Van known as Bella'Van.
Over the last couple of years or so, we have covered all the normal NC500 sights (also several times over!), Outer Hebrides, Mull, Skye, Arran, Iona. We chase the Munroe's but also the beautiful beaches of Scotland, the fresh fish and fine dram of single malt. The Green Welly shop makes me smile whenever I see it , mostly because if its name, but also because I feel that I am on the edge of an adventure whenever I pass it. We are yet to conquer the Shetlands but saving that for 2022 when COVID is being kinder to everyone.
Being based in Cumbria, I have the lakes on my doorstep, literally, so you will find me on the hills whenever it is possible and I as I step back from my 'core' professional' role, I hope to achieve more helping others conquer mountains or simply finding and enjoying their own adventures.
In terms of credentials, Summer ML achieved early Feb 2022, I am also a Mental Health 1st Aider, a qualified Coach and a 'Deliverer' of Leadership training in the class room. I have walked in Nepal , Tanzania & some parts of Europe.
