“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress...
Adventure Queen Grant
2023/24 Adventure Queen Grant Winners
In 2017, we were over the moon to be able to launch the Adventure Queen Grant – our little way of supporting members of our community to...
What’s so Fun about Failing? Lessons from a Bikepacking Adventure across the Arctic
I could think of 500 reasons not to go on this adventure. What if my chain breaks twenty miles from the nearest town? What if I meet a bear? What if...
AQ Grant Winner Paddleboard Expedition to Finland
Well I did it! I can't quite believe it, after so long planning it. I can't comprehend that I have had my amazing adventure already. Day 1 On...
The Polar Pedal: Crossing the Arctic with a Bike and a Sketchpad
This February I found out that one of my craziest dreams was about to become reality. I had been selected as one of three lucky winners of the...
2022/23 Adventure Queen Grant Winners
In 2017, we were over the moon to be able to launch the Adventure Queen Grant – our little way of supporting members of our community to set out on...
Solo Hiking in the Alps – Emily Tennant
Taking on my first solo hiking adventure in the Alps, by Emily Tennant Planting the seed I’d just finished hiking the Coast-to-Coast long-distance...
The Metro Run – Emma Bagley
The Metro Run by Emma Bagley Looking for a challenge with a difference, I ran around all of the North- East Metro stations. A route of 62...
Running the Brecon Beacons Way by Harriet Banks
AQ Grant winner from 2020, Harriet Banks, tells us about running the Brecon Beacons Way with her Cocker Spaniel, Jack On Table Mountain above...
Cycling the North Coast 500: A Tale on Two Wheels by Lindsey Bonner (AQ Grant winner 2020)
36, divorced, unemployed and living with my parents. Not exactly the dream life plan. Yet here I was, sat in my childhood bedroom hovering over the...