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Belinda Kirk

Welcome to the Explorers Connect blog: an indispensable collection of information to make it easier for you to have adventures. Use the categories on the right to navigate to ‘how to’ guides, funding advice, trip reports, and much more.

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Jen is looking for team mates for the Welsh 3000s and Alaska
Jen is looking for team mates for the Welsh 3000s and Alaska

Snowdonia challenge planned for June/July this year and Alaska next year

Looking for families to hike & bikepack Europe 2024
Looking for families to hike & bikepack Europe 2024

Planning hikes and traffic free cycle routes for us and our 6yr old

Experienced Expedition Fisherman looking for cameraperson and assistant for expedition
Experienced Expedition Fisherman looking for cameraperson and assistant for expedition

I want to film an expedition to find and catch some of the lost giants of the sea.

Tamara looking for team mates to cross Greenland
Tamara looking for team mates to cross Greenland

We will cross from the east to the west coast in April / May 2025. I’m looking for 5-6 people to join me

Ellie and 7month old looking for team mates to join European journey
Ellie and 7month old looking for team mates to join European journey

I am planning a bikepacking trip this summer and looking for someone to join for a section

Teammate needed for a transatlantic row in 2026
Teammate needed for a transatlantic row in 2026

I'm Alexandra, 31 years old, Canada based and past rower/current ultra-marathoner. 

500 km Expedition through the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan
500 km Expedition through the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan

Are you Interested in establishing the final part of the Pamir Trail? 

POPULAR BLOGS…

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Camping Near Bristol
Camping Near Bristol

There are some absolutely fantastic camping opportunities in and around Bristol from Wookey Hole to the Slad Valley. Here are a few of our favourites…

Free Bristol Swims
Free Bristol Swims

A comprehensive guide to all the best wild swimming spots in and around Bristol. Get those keks off and jump in!

Hikes Around Bristol
Hikes Around Bristol

There are so many hikes within 90mins of Bristol, including strawberry paths, cider trails, and plenty of areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Camping Near London
Camping Near London

There are some great camping opportunities within 90mins of London. Here are a few of our favourites and all can be reached easily by train from central London.

Free London Swims
Free London Swims

A comprehensive guide to all the best wild swimming spots in and around the capital. What better way to wash off the big smoke?

Hikes Around London
Hikes Around London

There are so many hikes within 90mins of London that can be done within a day and by public transport, and all can be reached easily by train from central London.