Free Walk Leader training Guide

Everything you need to lead a walk this May — from planning your route and managing your group, to storytelling, safety, and actually enjoying it. Based on 30+ years of urban walk leadership experience.

WHAT’S INSIDE THE GUIDE

Confidence in Urban Spaces
How a simple recce transforms your confidence and lets you focus on the group
 
Route Planning & Navigation
Timing, tools like Go Jauntly and OS Maps, circular vs linear, backup plans
 
Safeguarding & Boundaries
Keeping everyone safe, photo consent, knowing the limits of your role
 
Storytelling & Nature
Weaving in history, ecology, and place — you don’t need to be an expert
 
Building a Network
Connecting with other walk leaders, Rangers, and community organisations
Group Facilitation
Welcoming, pacing, back markers, and handling different group dynamics
 
Safety & Risk Assessment
Road crossings, emergencies, lost person plan.
 
Accessibility & Inclusion
Step-free options, toilets, rest stops, and designing walks for neurodivergent participants
 
Promotion & Admin
Writing listings, Eventbrite, WhatsApp, reducing dropout, GDPR and photo consent
 
Enjoying It!
Finding your sweet spot, not chasing numbers, and looking after yourself

GET OUR WALK LEADER TRAINING GUIDE

Download our free 24 page guide.

Everything you need to lead a walk this May — from planning your route and managing your group, to storytelling, safety, and actually enjoying it. Based on 30+ years of urban walk leadership experience.

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