About Us
Founded in April 2024 by Rachel, IOW Adventure Girls UK is a women-only outdoor community based on the beautiful Isle of Wight. What started as a couple of weekly walks has blossomed into something much bigger—a growing sisterhood of women reconnecting with nature, building confidence, and finding joy in shared adventure.
Our mission is simple: To help women step outside, try new things, and feel part of something real.
Whether it's a Wednesday evening stroll or a Sunday morning hike, a sea dip at sunrise or a weekend of wild camping, we’re here for the moments that make you feel alive. No pressure, no judgment—just fresh air, laughter, and a community that’s got your back.
What We Do
We run a variety of outdoor activities all over the island, including:
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🌿 Guided walks & hikes (twice weekly)
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🧘♀️ Outdoor yoga & sound baths
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🏕️ Camping trips & nature escapes
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🏄♀️ Paddleboarding & sea swims
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🦇 The Wild Watch: nature-focused meetups like bird spotting, bat walks & rock pooling
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✏️ Creative walks: drawing, journaling, and mindful exploration
Who It’s For
Any woman, of any background, ability, or experience level. Whether you're an outdoor newbie or a seasoned explorer, a mum in need of a breather, someone rebuilding confidence, or just keen to make new friends—we’ve made this space for you. We welcome you as you are, walking boots or no walking boots.
We’re powered by purpose, not profit. Everything we do is volunteer-run, with activities either free or you where the activity costs, you pay for your own share only. Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter.
Our Journey
What began as one woman’s desire to reconnect with nature has grown into a thriving community of like-minded adventurers. In early 2024, our founder Rachel was looking for a way to spend more time outdoors and connect with other women who shared a love for nature. After searching for local women's based walking groups, she found plenty across the UK—but none on the Isle of Wight. With the Solent acting as a natural divide, she decided to start her own. At first, it was just Rachel, sometimes walking solo, sometimes joined by a small handful of women who discovered the group through word of mouth or social media. But slowly, something special began to take root. Word spread, the community grew, and soon more and more women were showing up to walk, talk, and explore the island’s natural beauty together.
Over the past year, the group has flourished. We now have regular weekly walks with a growing circle of women who show up rain or shine, ready to move their bodies, breathe in fresh air, and share space with one another. In April 2025, inspired by the impact the group was having on the wellbeing of its members, Rachel decided it was time to expand. What began as simple walks has now blossomed into a wider outdoor adventure and mindfulness community.
We’ve started to incorporate activities like paddleboarding, sea swims, camping trips, outdoor yoga, sound baths, and even creative sessions like nature drawing—all designed to help women feel grounded, connected, and empowered. And this is just the beginning. We’re building something beautiful here—rooted in community, adventure, and wellbeing—and we’d love for you to be part of it.