Directors
Anna McNuff
Co-founder & Director
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 & Director
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 & Director
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 and exciting places, primarily in Africa. @nadia.by.the.wey
Charlotte Connell
Director
Mum of two awesome teenagers. Love to run, lift weights, practice yoga and generally keep fit and healthy. My favourite place is the beach – any time of the year, rain or sun. Driver of all things inclusive and champion of women being able to achieve anything they want to.
Jennifer Read
Director
I’m a mum of two humans, two cats and a dog. I’m a trail and ultra-runner who will give anything a go. I’m passionate that every woman should have limitless boundaries, and want to facilitate even the smallest change to make the biggest impact.
Louise Harris
Treasurer
Finance professional and mum of two, I love getting outdoors with my family and challenging myself while being active. I like to run , cycle, swim, hike and eat!
Volunteer Queens
Harriet Blakemore
Chief Queen – Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Professional at very little, amateur at quite a lot, I am a yes person to any outdoor adventure. Destined to become the female version of the long-distance hiker Nimblewill Nomad.
IQ: @harrietlilyb
Georgina Jackson
Mentor
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
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
Holly Wheeler
Chief Queen – Oxfordshire and Berkshire
I’m a trail runner, mountain hiker and cold-water swimmer. I also have a strong pull towards helping women connect with each other and in the outdoors and breaking down barriers of loneliness and isolation.
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
Sue Barrett
Chief Queen – Hampshire & Wiltshire
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
Izzy MacTague
Chief Queen – Manchester & Lancashire
I’m at my happiest walking on the moors and mountains, swimming in icy rivers or sleeping out under the stars. I love showing other women that adventurers come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. IG: @outdoors_izzy
Clare Williams
Chief Queen – Cambridgeshire, Norfolk & Suffolk
I’m curious by nature so love to explore. As a mum of three, I’m passionate about turning all outings into big adventures. I adore maps, geocaching & hiking.
IG/Twitter: @mudandnettles
Suzanne Hill
Outdoor Instructor – AQ projects
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
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
Helen Dudley
Chief Queen Bucks/Northamptonshire
I’m an outdoor loving, adventure chasing woman! You’ll usually find me lacing up my boots for a long hike or mountain climb, or planning my next challenge. I’m passionate about encouraging women to discover the outdoors.
Louise Turvey
Chief Queen – Devon & Cornwall
A lover of trail running, hiking and the mountains. I’m self-employed and I typically work remotely to give myself freedom to travel. I love encouraging others to ‘find their freedom’, whatever that means to them.
Gemma Johnstone
AQ Grant Judge
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!
Heidi Medland
Chief Queen – Gloucestershire
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!
Marie Clegg
Blog Queen
My earliest memories are being armed with a pooter heading up a river in my wellies! Being outdoors gives us time to remember what’s important. I’m often hiking or scrambling in the Dales or Lakes clearing my mind.
Heather Rogers
Communication Queen
I love adventuring in company and am at my happiest when on two wheels. I always seem to sleep more soundly when outdoors – just as well as I’m a keen bikepacker. I’m currently walking the Thames Path – in relaxing, intermittent stages.
Laura Maisey
AQ Book & Film Club Host & Chief Queen – Essex
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.
Jennie Burton
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
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
Jill Owens
Chief Queen – Yorkshire
I love walking and dipping in all the landscapes that Yorkshire has to offer – Moors, Dales, Wolds and coast! You’ll frequently find me stopping to admire the view with a snack.
Alison Bell Hornsey (Ali)
Chief Queen – Northumberland & Cumbria
I live on the Northumberland Coast and love anything to do with water and camping. I go at a slower pace than many so I’m really keen to help more women who feel that they may be out of place joining group activities to come along with me fall in love with outdoor adventure.
Natasha Sones
Chief Queen – Norfolk & Suffolk and Instagram Queen
Liz Steel
Chief Queen – Scotland
I am into hillwalking, which nicely incorporates camping and bothies. After completing the munros, I ventured into backpacking and have done several of Scotland’s long distance trails. But I love to make up my own routes and do most of them solo.
Valerie Lees
Chief Queen – Oxfordshire & Berkshire
I’m a micro-adventurer, running, cycling, walking, swimming and sailing – always looking for new experiences. In terms of speed, I’m a tortoise rather than a hare, someone has to come last, it’s often me!
Emma MacCarthy
Chief Queen – Surrey and Newsletter Queen
I’m an outdoor adventure seeker. I began with childhood forest walks and family holidays by the seaside. Nowadays I love hiking, hill walking, sup boarding and a dip in the sea! Campfire chats are my favourite!
Rachel Orme
Chief Queen – Mum’s Group
I find joy in adventures big or small – whether trekking, trail running, camping or cold water swimming. Now with a mini-explorer in tow the adventures are smaller (and more faff!) but as joyful and rejuvenating as ever.
Cara Hoofe
Chief Queen – London
A Yorkshire lass living in London, my passion for all things outdoors started at an early age. I have always been intrigued by the world we live in – the people, culture, landscapes. I’m a paper map addict and happiest in my hiking boots, carrying a tent.
Jessie Stevens
Environment Queen
I’m a map nerd, snack addict and lover of all things outside. Cycling is my first love, though I’ve recently got into kayaking and climbing. I’m particularly interested in how we can make the adventure space greener and more diverse. IG: jessie__stevens
Andrea Kingdon
Chief Queen – Devon & Cornwall
I live in Torbay, Devon and love to make the most of where I live. I run all sorts of distances and terrains, am a qualified running coach and a keen sea swimmer and scuba diver. I am really passionate about the benefits of the outdoors for mental health.
Emily Tennant
AQ Grant Judge
Whether in a tent on a mountain, multi day hiking, trad climbing or swimming in a lake, you’ll find me outdoors in some way or another! I am always up for trying new things and love to encourage others to do the same!
Jennifer Ewart
Co-Chief Queen – Derbyshire & Staffordshire
I love meeting new people and creating shared memories. My main passion is hiking, although I am known to dabble in cycling, dragon boating and climbing. My aim is to create a safe, fun space for like-minded women to add adventure to their lives.
Tracey Gait
Chief Queen – Bristol
I love all things outdoors and am passionate about encouraging women to discover what adventure means to them.
As someone who has a visual impairment, I love showing anything can be possible with the right support, passion and safety in place.
Karen Maidment
Chief Queen – South Wales
I’m a Yoga Teacher, SUP Coach and Adventure Guide living in the Forest of Dean. I love mountain & gravel biking, paddleboarding and woodland walks; always with my pups. Passionate about sharing the benefits of nature for wellbeing. IG:@paddleboarding_adventures
Kathryn McGrath
Newsletter Queen
North-west based Kathryn loves to travel, hike (usually with a small cockapoo by her side), paddleboard and ski.
She is currently training for her Hill and Moorland leader qualification. Kathryn is passionate about nature and often uses her time outdoors to survey and monitor wildlife.
Rachel Eardley
Chief Queen – Northumberland & Cumbria
Born and raised in the Lakes, I love nothing more than being outside with my adventurous collie Jessie. Bikes, running, swimming- I love it all, and have a fairly unhealthy obsession with maps and kit. I’d love to share all of this with similarly minded AQs!