Founding Queens
Community Lead Queens
Anna McNuff
Co-founder
I’m an endurance athlete, adventurer and mischief maker. I get my kicks from exploring the world through long human powered journeys. I’m on a mission to find the limit of my own potential, and I love helping others unlock theirs too.
Emma Frampton
Co-founder
I’m a community builder and communicator, that loves nothing more than helping people connect with each other, themselves and with nature. And I value the personal growth that comes with pushing my boundaries through outdoor adventures.
Nadia Weigh
Community Leader
I’m at my happiest when I’m outdoors – whether it be walking, camping, kayaking or swimming. I also love to travel and I’m lucky that my work takes me to unusual and exciting places, primarily in Africa. I also run our AQ monthly adventure book club!
Kate Garner
Community Leader
I enjoy walking, running, biking, swimming & SUP-ing from my front door. I like to escape to the mountains for multi-day walks & wild camping, but I’ve learnt to love staying local this year & have had some great south Shropshire microadventures.
Founding Queens
Anna McNuff
Co-founder
I’m an endurance athlete, adventurer and mischief maker. I get my kicks from exploring the world through long human powered journeys. I’m on a mission to find the limit of my own potential, and I love helping others unlock theirs too.
Emma Frampton
Co-founder
I’m a community builder and communicator, that loves nothing more than helping people connect with each other, themselves and with nature. And I value the personal growth that comes with pushing my boundaries through outdoor adventures.
Community Lead Queens
Nadia Weigh
Community Leader
I’m at my happiest when I’m outdoors – whether it be walking, camping, kayaking or swimming. I also love to travel and I’m lucky that my work takes me to unusual and exciting places, primarily in Africa. I also run our AQ monthly adventure book club!
Kate Garner
Community Leader
I enjoy walking, running, biking, swimming and SUP-ing from my front door. I like to escape to the mountains for multi-day walks & wild camping, but I’ve learnt to love staying local this year & have had some great south Shropshire microadventures.
Volunteer Queens
Sarah Hewitt
Chief Queen – Sussex
I love the wild, especially long-distance hiking and wild camping but also paddle boarding and surfing. I’m an Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champion for 2020. I also knit, play the guitar and make a mean Swedish cinnamon bun. IG: @s.hewitt15
Yvette Kershaw
Chief Queen – Scotland
Hi I’m Yvette and I live with my family in Inverness. Love all that Scotland offers especially the mountains and cycling, but learning new skills with mountain bike trails and on the water with paddleboarding.
Hannah Green
Web Design Queen
I’m a skier, biker, hiker and lover of anything outdoors. After 6 years living, working and playing in Austria, I’m back in the UK and on a mission to fall back in love with the place, exploring with my van and dog, Sue.
IG: @hannahegreen3
Nicola Hobbs
AQ Grant Cheerleader
I’m a microadventurer, cycle tourist and hiker. I love helping AQ’s to delicately smash down barriers so that they can get outdoors and live more adventurously. IG:@minimicroadventures
Sophie Beesley
Chief Queen – Mum’s Group
I’m a wildlife conservationist, educator & mum of two little adventurers. I’ve worked on far-flung wildlife projects & love to travel, hike, canoe, camp & explore with my kids every spare moment. My aim – to get nature into everyone’s veins!
Sue Barrett
Chief Queen – Hampshire/Wiltshire & AQ Grant Judge
I’m a trail runner, cyclist and hiker. As an Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion and a National Outdoor Expo Ambassador I’m focused on encouraging and supporting others to get active outside. IG: @adventurequeenmother
Phillipa Cherryson
Chief Queen – South Wales
I live in the Brecon Beacons National Park. I’m an OS GetOutside Champion and love mountain walking and horse riding. Thanks to AQ, I’ve tried new sports, made amazing friends and been inspired. AQ changes your life! IG: @phillipacherryson
Laura Stockwell
AQ Market Research
I’m a cyclist, runner, hiker, climber, camper, waterbaby… from South Africa, I’m no stranger to the outdoors & love a challenge! I’m usually found on one of my bikes & love a pun – particularly if it’s cheese-based! IG: @lausome_adventures
Jessica Miller
Chief Queen – London
I’m an ultra runner, hiker, and overall adventurer. I am a proud holder of the Gold DofE and the John Muir Award and am currently working towards my Mountain Leader Certification. IG: @jessrunsultras
Lucy Brindle
Chief Queen – Essex
I love to be outdoors and walking, trying to get into more different activities outdoors when the current situation permits us to. Started playing rugby a few years ago. I was born and brought up in Gloucester and been in Essex for 20+ years.
Fiona Cairns
Chief Queen – Buckinghamshire
I love hiking and indoor climbing but I’m up for trying anything! My biggest achievement has to be climbing Mt Kilimanjaro – I’d love to do it again someday! For now, I’m excited for new adventures (big or small!) with the AQ community.
Jeni Smith
Instagram Queen
I’m a hiker, camper, wild swimmer and nature enthusiast who loves cake! I love exploring the outdoors with my adventure princess, squeezing in adventures for myself & encouraging others outdoors.
IG: @apeakdistrictmum
Susan Blunt
Chief Queen – North Wales & Liverpool
I’m based in Snowdonia and love helping gals get outdoors trekking, cycling or paddling. I love exploring the world and am a RNLI volunteer crew member. I work for a small adventure travel co, Adventurous Ewe. IG: @adventurousewe
Clare Williams
Chief Queen – Norfolk & Suffolk
I’m curious by nature so love to explore. As a mum of 3 I’m passionate about turning all outings into big adventures. I adore maps, geocaching & hiking & I’m always looking out for places to explore & push myself. IG & Twitter: @mudandnettles
Louise Rowen
Graphic Design Queen
I love long distance bike touring & long distance hiking! I’ve previously lived in South Sudan, Iraq & Myanmar but now am enjoying all the opportunities in the UK, in particular learning to trad climb. I’ll be helping AQ with some jazzy graphics!
Gemma Johnstone
Chief Queen – Hampshire & Wiltshire
I love the feeling of fresh air in my lungs and always strive to spend time outside doing the things I love – running, cycling, hiking, SUP, and bivvying under the stars. I also love watching people discover and fall in love with the outdoors!
Suzanne Hill
Chief Queen – Derbyshire
Time outdoors is my tonic – by myself, with friends or my family. I’m an Ordnance Survey GetOutside champion and love encouraging others outdoors. Hiking, wild swimming, foraging and family adventures are my bag! IG: @wheretheresahill
Frit Sarita Tam
Chief Queen – Surrey
I am a hiker, stand up paddleboarder, climber and skier. I am also an adventure filmmaker and photographer specialising in telling the stories of underrepresented groups in the outdoors. IG: @fritstartingat30 @passionfruitpictures
Caroline Goodman
Chief Queen – Oxfordshire
I’m a bit of an outdoors dabbler with a mild obsession for cyclo-cross racing! I ride various bikes, kayak, walk, bike pack/tour, open water swim (warm!) and plan to bivvy/wild camp. I’ll have a go at most things if I think they look fun!
Mirka Duxberry
Chief Queen – Shropshire
I’ve never considered myself to be an adventurer until now. I suppose an adventure means different things to different people. For me, exploring the Shropshire Hills, learning about fell running, SUP, wild swimming & testing myself physically & mentally is a great start.
Jasmin McMillan
Chief Queen – London
I love the outdoors, particularly long-distance hiking & camping. Plop me in a field somewhere & I’m at my happiest! I love how the AQ’s encourage everyone to get outside & live more adventurously. IG: @jasmingoesforawalk
Heidi Medland
Chief Queen – Bristol
I am at my happiest outside in the fresh air, exploring new and wild places, surrounded by mountains and on water. I love nothing more than walking, camping, cycling, kayaking, canoeing & SUP, and now learning to climb!
Jennie
AQ Grant judge/Mentor
Hiking, biking, swimming, trail running – anything outdoors. In 2018 I cycled to New Zealand with my other half (@theslowrace). Got back in 2020 & made Yorkshire my adventure playground. I talk adventure all day & love helping others plan their trips
Lucy Goldsmith
Chief Queen – Sussex
Muddy, wet or in a tent, I’m happy. I trail run, hike, mountain bike, cycle tour, triathlon, climb, wild swim, paddle & ski. Jack of all trades, master of jack all, I love encouraging others to get outdoors and try new things. IG @lu_rolls_along
Georgina Jackson
Chief Queen – Derbyshire
I’m a yes person who will try anything once! Weekday engineer & weekend warrior, I love eco-conscious, multi-discipline adventures. My favourite thing is to skill-share & experience other people’s joy & wonder in the process. IG: @two_travlrs
Laura Maisey
AQ Book & Film Club Host
I’m a long-distance runner & walker, having many multi-day adventures under my belt. I live between northern Italy & the UK and believe that adventure is accessible to all – all it takes is a shifting of perspective to view oneself as an adventurer.
