Explore Running 2025 | Love Trails Wales (10-13 July 2025)

Every adult festival ticket includes a trail race where you can jog, race or hike a 5km, 10km, 16km or 27km distance.

All routes are fully marked and supported with aid stations and a lovingly made wooden medal provided at the end. You can also choose to upgrade to an ultra-marathon, or multi-day ultra.

Already bought your ticket? You can log into your bookings page to book your trail race.

Got any questions? Click here for everything you need to know about Trail Races.

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Trail Race

WHEN

10:00 Sunday 13th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 5.5km

ELEVATION

Approx. 153m

PACE

Race, jog, or hike

ROUTE

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EXTRA INFO

Routes are subject to change, and final routes will be released a few weeks before the festival. Please note that the race graphics on this page are for a general outline only, and not accurate for navigational purposes.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

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This is not just a 5km; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty that defines North Gower, whether you choose to race, run, jog, or hike. Taking place on Sunday, the 5km trail race is a perfect way to close off your running experience at Love Trails Festival, taking in one last scenic wander on the final day of what has hopefully been a magical weekend!

Waving goodbye to the festival village, the route starts along the Wales Coast Path, with views of wild ponies and sheep scattered across the salt marshes. You’ll endure a short climb up onto the sweeping trail above the festival site, before descending back down, finishing amongst the full festival experience, returning to a lovingly made wooden medal, designed and made right here in the Gower Peninsula.

This route is fully marked with directional signage, so there’s no need to navigate, just follow the signs!

There are no aid stations on this route, so pack snacks, water, and enjoy the journey!

Run

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

11:00 Saturday 13th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 10km

ELEVATION

Approx. 307km

PACE

Race, jog or hike

ROUTE

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EXTRA INFO

This route has one aid station, approximately 6km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

Routes are subject to change, and final routes will be released a few weeks before the festival. Please note that the race graphics on this page are for a general outline only, and not accurate for navigational purposes.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

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This 10km trail race can be raced, run, or walked, alone or with friends. However you fancy tackling it, scenic splendour awaits.

Heading straight out of the festival site on Saturday morning, the route travels across compact dusty trails (with a bit of mud!) over the wild expanse of Cefn Bryn, dropping down to the peaceful village of Reynoldston, beaming with Welsh charm. Here, you can expect a well stocked aid station, brimming with snacks and hydration, and your halfway marker before the descent down past Arthur’s Stone, returning to the buzz of our festival site. With varied terrain and endless views, you can expect a blend of uphill excitement and downhill exhilaration, all in equal measure.

As with all our trail races, you’ll start and finish amidst the energy of the festival site, with a whole programme of live music and post-run celebrations to follow. This is a fully supported route with marshals and one aid station.

Run

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km, 16km or 27km)

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TYPE

Trail Race

WHEN

09:00 Friday 11th July

DISTANCE

Approx. 16km

ELEVATION

Approx. 450m

ROUTE

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EXTRA INFO

This route will have one aid station approximately 6-8km.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

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Brand new for 2025, offering you a middle distance trail race to kick off your weekend at Love Trails Festival. You'll head straight out from in-front of the main stage, with festival goers cheering you from the start line, before the climb up onto Cefn Bryn and the quintessential village of Reynoldston. This trail race is the perfect distance for those who want to go longer than 10km, but aren't quite ready for the 27km option. There are plenty of runnable parts to this route, with varying technical sections to keep you on your toes.

Run

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

09:30 Saturday 12th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 26.6km

ELEVATION

Approx. 955m

PACE

Race, jog or hike

ROUTE

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EXTRA INFO

This route has three aid stations, at approximately 11km 15km and 23km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

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Get ready for a running adventure that goes far beyond the ordinary half marathon, not just in distance, but in breathtaking scenery, complete with a zesty amount of elevation!

Runners will start and finish at the Love Trails Festival site, with high energy music (and the crowds to match). The route unfolds by summiting Llanmadoc Hill with panoramic views that stretch across the peninsula. From here, runners will head towards the famous Worms Head, traversing Rhossili Downs where the terrain opens up into expansive grassy plains dotted with wildflowers. With well-defined trails and views of vast golden beaches, this route takes in the absolute best of the Gower Peninsula. Runners can expect two fantastically stocked aid stations on this route keeping that morale and energy level sky high at roughly 10km and 15km. This is a fully marked and supported route.

Run

Ultra-Trail Gower Peninsula® (Friday 08:00)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

08:00 Friday 11th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 52km

ELEVATION

Approx. 1309m

PACE

Race, jog or hike

EXTRA INFO

This route has three aid stations at approximately 10km, 26km and 39km.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

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Lace up your trail shoes and embark on the UKs most beautiful Ultra-Marathon route, immersed in a landscape with rugged coastal cliffs, golden sandy beaches of Oxwich Bay, and the lush rolling moorland of Cefn Bryn.

Starting early on Friday morning, with the festival crowds applauding your start line, the route winds its way over to South Gower where you’ll take in the clear waters of Three Cliffs Bay. You’ll then travel West along the Wales Coast Path, traversing the entire rugged coastline, panoramic sea views to your left, before eventually reaching the iconic Rhossili Bay, and being treated to the sight of Europe's third best beach! You’ll then climb up over the hills of Rhossili Downs, an area steeped in history and heritage, before winding your way through the quaint villages of Llangennith and Llanmaddoc.

As the day gradually unfolds and the miles tick away, runners can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience that not only tests your endurance but also allows you to connect with the awe-inspiring beauty of the Gower Peninsula - a truly unforgettable setting for an ultra-marathon.

This is a fully supported route and includes three aid stations, stocked full of fuel & hydration to keep you going.

Run

TYPE

Race

WHEN

08:00 Friday 11th July and 11:00 Saturday 12th July

DISTANCE

Approx. 79km (52km + 27km)

ELEVATION

Approx. 2264m (1309m + 955m)

EXTRA INFO

On day one, this route has three aid stations at approximately 9.36km, 26km and 43km. On day two, you'll have two aid stations, at approximately 10km and 20km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

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Double the days, double the fun, double the adventure. Take your running experience to the next level up in this multi-day adventure that will test your trail running skills, stamina and endurance.

Complete with live-tracking, immediate race results, and a multitude of feast friendly aid stations, this is one sure way to earn the party at Love Trails.

The challenge is to complete a 52km route on Friday 11th July, followed by a 27km distance on Saturday 12th July.

Consider this a journey through time, as you embark on a trail race where each step unveils your potential. Each day includes views of golden sands, lush woodlands, and iconic cliff edges. Completing both days will ensure an epic blend of physical challenges, and the breathtaking beauty of Gower's coastal landscapes.

Included in all tickets, just show up to unlimited multi-sensory world-class Running Experiences (3km - 15km) throughout the weekend.

Curated by Love Trails and working alongside a ton of cutting edge crews, our Run Experiences combine movement and adventure with other disciplines to give you unparalleled 'once-in-a-lifetime' moments on the trails.

Run

ABOUT

Dive in with Garmin for a programme of specially curated runs across the weekend.

Run To Sea With Reebok Swim: Yoga, Breathwork & Wild Swim

START POINT

Festival Site

DISTANCE

Approx. 10k

ABOUT

Running to the sea with Reebok Swim from the Love Trails Festival site is the quintessential run to wild swim experience. There's nothing quite like it on a glorious summer's day.

Join expert sea dipper Ryan Stephens and Breathwork Facilitators/Yogis Jess Symondson (Friday) & Matt Bagwell (Saturday) for this powerful combination of a Pre-Run Warm up on the main stage before hitting the trails to Broughton Bay for Yoga, Breathwork and Coldwater Immersion.

You can either run, run/walk or hike to this session with us at a pace that suits you or follow the marked signs to Broughton Bay to make your own way there.

Run

WHEN

Saturday

HOST

DISTANCE

400m x 4

PACE

Gun it !!

ABOUT

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a Beer Mile Relay World Champion? Then get a team together for this crazy, booze-fuelled 400-metre relay race (non-alcoholic beer is available, but you still have to deal with the bubbles!).

Compete against hundreds of worthy opponents in the Beer Mile Relay World Championships, taking place on Saturday afternoon at Love Trails 2024.

Teams of four go head-to-head to see who can down a beer the quickest and complete a mile.

One person from each team drinks a can of beer, and then runs 400m, then the next person goes, in a relay format. The first team to complete the mile wins. Sounds easy, right? It’s really not.

On the other hand, if you think you can chug 4 beers and do the entire mile by yourself, fill your boots !

Limited slots available.

Run

WHEN

Anytime - The Pub Crawl Run is Self-Guided

HOST

You (and your mates)

START POINT

Festival Site

DISTANCE

Depending on how many pubs you want to visit

ABOUT

The signature Love Trails Pub Crawl Run is back! This time, it's self-guided!

An absolute favourite for social runners, trail running explorers, and ale enthusiasts. Take in some classic Welsh Pubs in the local area: The Britannia in Llanmadoc, The Kings Head in Llangennith, The Bay Bistro at Rhossilli, and The King Arthur, found nestling under Cefn Bryn, the highest point on Gower Peninsula.

The distance depends on how many pubs you want to take in

Grab your mates, or make new ones and head out together to enjoy the most traditional and atmospheric pubs on the Gower Peninsula.

Run

WHEN

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

HOST

Josh Lynott

PACE

Slow. Mindful. Steady

ABOUT

A Note To The Runners is an ongoing experiential project exploring the intersection of running and poetry, urging a call to slow down in a world that perpetually emphasises the utility of speed.

In a world deprived of connection and the rituals that ground us, join Josh Lynott as he connects running and writing to achieve a deeper appreciation and understanding of ourselves and the world that surrounds us.

Run

HOST

Russ Cook (AKA The Hardest Geezer)

ABOUT

Join Russ Cook and take to the trails as we venture from stage to the sea, and back again, on an epic odyssey to give you just a small flavour of what #ProjectAfrica was like, this is a multi-terrain run jam packed with good vibes, challenge and scenery with a half way mark sea swim to brush off the hangover and gear you up to finish the festival on a high, finishing back at the Hardest Wagon!

Run

HOST

Elsey Whyman-Davis

ABOUT

Join International trail runner Elsey Whyman-Davis for a unique run, cornish pasties and an opportunity to ask the burning question that everyone wants to know... cream or jam first on a scone?

Run

HOST

GoodGym & The Green Runners

ABOUT

Join GoodGym and The Green Runners for a feel good/do good run experience to Whiteford Sands where you'll join forces to clean the beach of any ocean rubbish that's washed ashore.

Run

HOST

David Kam, Tom English & Neil Frankel

START POINT

The Big Stretch

ABOUT

A unique meditative guided run to deeply connect with ourselves and the environment we move through with Tom English, David Kam & Neil Frankel.

A mass meditation to open and close with a sprinkling of guided mindful moments along the route that will inspire you to see the world differently.

Run

HOST

The Movement Project, David Kam & Tom English

START POINT

The Big Stretch

ABOUT

An immersive guided trail run featuring a number of stops along the way for group movement puzzles, locomotion, breathwork, play and connection with the movement project, David Kam & Tom English.

Run and move like you've never done before.

The Movement Project was co-founded by Matt Bagwell & Neil Frankel. They run events to move body and mind across the UK.

The Movement Project is a mission to explore what's possible and how we connect to ourselves, the environment that we inhabit and the people around us.

Dive in with us.

Run

Charlie Dark MBE : It's Not How Fast You Go

ABOUT

It’s not how fast you go, its how you cross the finish line.

Leave the watch at home and join Charlie Dark for a chilled and relaxed run centred on connection and feel.

In a world where ‘If it's not shared did it actually happen?’ running has become increasingly noisy and tech heavy. Sometimes it’s nice to just go out for a run without the pressure of a watch or a training block and just connect with like minded people. Tap back into the early days of your running journey when every step was a celebration of how far you’d come and learn how to reconnect with the elusive runners high.

Run

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Hit the trails with UTMB finisher Samuel Deep and then immerse yourself in his musical world with an exploration of deep house, with a focus on raw, energetic, and dancefloor-focused tracks.

Run

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If we told you, it wouldn't be a secret.

Keep an eye out and your ears open across the weekend for some very secret, very cool announcements that everyone will want to be at.

Run

ABOUT

Midnight Runners are an ever-growing crew of athletes of all ages and nationalities from different disciplines and backgrounds, united by a passion for meeting new people, taking on new challenges and keeping fit.

Join Midnight Runners at Love Trails for two unique running experiences, both fusing music, fun and trail running like no other!

Friday: Keep your ear to the ground and eyes pealed for posters. There's something going down, but only those in the know will find out!

Saturday: The ultimate Midnight Runners experience. Directly after the Beer Mile Relay, look out for the gathering crowd, it's time for the famous Midnight Runners Bootcamp Trail Run at Love Trails. Let's go!

Run

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Join the creators of the Peak Divide for a slow paced (they'd call it a shuffle) run with a couple of perfectly placed pauses to sketch, sip and scran*.

BYO mug and watercolours or borrow some of ours and expect to be out for a couple of hours and cover around 10km.

Their 'Tastes of the Trails' experiences are for creative and curious runners who enjoy the space where physical exertion and connection intersect.

The Peak Divide is a 76km two-day social, supported trail running journey across the Peak District - the UK’s first National Park. Manchester to Sheffield, on foot. Not a race but an adventure for the ultra-curious. It was founded in the winter of 2022 in a city centre Manchester pub by friends Luke Douglas, Stef Amato and Tom Reynolds.

*that's northern for eat, fyi

Run

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Alpine Run Project is an initiative set up by elite athlete John McAvoy and designed by Youth Beyond Borders. The movement is fuelled by a diverse youth community from inner cities across the UK, who advocate for the inclusivity of trail running so more 16-23 year olds can take up space in the sport.

Join Alpine Run Project for a run on Friday and a pre Salomon 27K race shakedown on Saturday morning.

Run

HOST

Grove Lane

ABOUT

More info to follow soon.

Run

ABOUT

Join The Running Room for a guided run experience, in which you'll be drawing on everything the team know about key muscle groups, essential strength and stability, running drills and biomechanics, managing load to optimise performance and reducing injury risk into practice.

Soak up the festival vibes together in a run that follows The Running Room's comprehensive 2-hour workshop designed for trail runners of all levels as part of their Stage Takeover in Flex.

You won't need to have attended the workshop to go on the run but it will certainly help level up your running knowledge.

Run

HOST

Why We Run

ABOUT

Join the Why We Run Crew for two stunning Run Experiences across the weekend.

Take a ⁠Sunrise Run to the beach with moments of reflection and gratitude along the way. If you're brave enough, take a dip in the sea and get back to base camp for coffee.

If you're sleeping off your party head, join the Why We Run Crew ⁠for a Beach Workout, coffee and post workout smoothies. Be prepared to get wet! Shared suffering, teamwork and bags of fun!

Run

WHEN

Friday, Saturday & Sunday morning

HOST

Mark White

ABOUT

The Grateful Mile is a mindful movement collective that connects movement and gratitude to inspire positive change, improve mental health and create deeper human connections.

Start your day at Love Trails Festival with Mark White, founder of The Grateful Mile. Invest in yourself, reset, look around and think of others. A great way to start the day, you will feel uplifted and inspired, we are certain it won't be your last grateful mile!

Run

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Ravers2Runners (R2R) is the running community for ravers. Providing a platform and non-judgemental space for party-people to become healthier and happier through exercise.

Ravers2Runners will be making a welcome return with 2 amazing activations across the weekend:

Sunset session in the grounds of the Castle on Friday! As the sun slowly sets across the expanse of the Estuary, join Ravers2Runners for a 5km complimented by a deep musical soundtrack to fit the mood.

Megarave morning 10km warmup on Saturday! Last year Ravers2Runners blew away the cobwebs and woke us all up with a high octane rave and drum & bass workout. This year they’re back on the main stage to help us all shake off any dusty edges and get set for the big morning run!

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Run with Deo: The Fight for Justice with Project CPT 2 LDN

HOST

Deo Kato

ABOUT

Run alongside Deo as he tells the story of Project 381 and why running for justice continues to be front and centre in todays' political and social climate.

Run

Run to Scoring Beers with Schooner Scorer

ABOUT

Join Schooner Scorer for a Run that's not to be missed. What could be better than running, scoring beers and partying to some beautiful tunes curated by everyone's favourite connoisseur of all things liquid refreshment on a summers' day.

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Trail Running Essentials: Hacks to Ace Hills

ABOUT

Simon will elevate your confidence on trails no matter your level and provide key hacks to ace ups and downs so you can make the most of the festival and your trail running journey.

Run

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Dive in with Team Salomon for a feast of running across the weekend.

Run

Merrell Presents Trail Sonified in Partnership With Tempo LDN

HOST

Merrell x Tempo LDN

ABOUT

Merrell is going big at LoveTrails this year.

The trail running brand is creating a festival experience entitled, Trail Sonified, one that’s rooted in music and powered by the trail in partnership with Tempo LDN – a run community of DJs based in London.

The collaboration sees data sonification used as tool to soundtrack the festival - collecting trail runner’s Strava data and manipulating it into music to bring natural beats and frequencies to life on the Gower Peninsula.

The activation places festivalgoers at the heartbeat of the campaign - where each trail runner and their environment isthe music.

Trail Sonified is brought to life through a day-time cool-down zone that uses our audiences trail running data and our environment to power the decks with laid-back beats courtesy of Tempo LDN.

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Dive in with Team Vita Coco for a feast of running across the weekend.

Run

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Dive in with Passenger and Sole Clinic for for a feast of running across the weekend.

Run

HOST

Silva

ABOUT

Dive in with Team Silva for a night run across the trails of the Gower.

Run

HOST

SUMS

ABOUT

SUMS are the go to for performance trail running socks.

Their crew have found the perfect moment to slow the pace down ahead of a night full of music and energy. Heading out for a cruisy 12km run with a midway hill-top rest-stop, we’re looking to find some calm and recharge the mental batteries.

Expect good natter, great views, and some herbal tea.

No racing, no music, the calm before the storm.

Run

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Join expert Canicross guide Steve Mullan to take your pooch out on the trails of The Gower.

Included in all tickets, we've added even more Hike Experiences to the 2025 line-up throughout the weekend.

Curated by Love Trails and working alongside a ton of cutting edge crews, our Hike Experiences combine everything you'd expect from connecting with nature and time out on the trails with some very, very special twists.

Hike

HOST

Athene Club

ABOUT

Athene Club invites you on a slow-paced, 8–10 km hike along the breathtaking Worms Head and Rhossili Trail. The journey includes mindful pauses to sketch, connect, and take in the sweeping views, featuring a visit to Rhossili’s iconic Sunflower Field. The experience will span a few hours, offering space for fresh air, creativity, and community. At lunchtime, a live drawing session led by one of Athene’s talented community artists will give attendees the chance to capture the dramatic coastal scenery. Sketchbooks and materials will be provided. All that’s needed is a sense of curiosity and some good vibes.

Athene Club is a multi-faceted space and community group connecting women with the outdoors. Whether through hikes, running, meditation, or educational workshops, the collective are the grassroots of a growing sisterhood with a passion for exploring the active potential of nature within our communities and beyond. Founded in 2021 by photographers Zaineb Abelque and Olivia Jankowska, the group emerged from their shared adventurous spirit, creative bond, and a mutual recognition of the lack of safe, inclusive spaces for women to connect and hang out in London. Through their friendship and vision, they built a community focused on cultivating meaningful connections and encouraging women to embrace and explore the outdoors.

Hike

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We believe that life isn’t about powering through. It’s about tuning in.

This event is designed to help people slow down, reconnect with nature, and give space to breathe. A mindful antidote to a high-energy weekend, grounded in movement, breathwork, and stillness with Leo Oppenheim.

This is not a race, it’s a reset.

Hike

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Drawing inspiration from his love of nature and the outdoors, Duskus's 'Healer Hikes', take you out of your house and into nature

Hike

HOST

Passenger

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Get out roaming with Sam Matthew and earn your pints. Sam is better known as @PeaksAndPubs - a big ol’ advocate for healthy balance, he finds there’s nothing better than getting your boots muddy on a trail, followed by a well-earned pint of something cold. Sam will be hosting a steady-paced hike setting off from Passenger’s stand, following the nearby coastal paths.

Expect a mid-roam pub stop with a classic pub quiz, before wrapping things up at one of the Love Trails pop-up bars with Passenger giveaways and discounted beers

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