Black Girls Hike UK C.I.C

There's still time for you to join us on the trip of a lifetime to Brazil! We'll start by taking in all the sights and sounds of Rio De Janeiro, from favela tours and famous beaches to Christ the Redeemer and Rio's vibrant nightlife. Next, we'll take a short boat ride to the beautiful island of Ilha Grande for some relaxation and adventure, before we fly to Salvador to immerse ourselves in Afro-Brazilian culture. Join us for 10 days and 9 nights of exploring, hiking, and learning about Brazil's unique history.

More family fun in Epping Forest! On Saturday we spent the day, exploring the woodland, learning how to make fires, toasting marshmallows and getting creative with some nature crafting. This event was supported by our friends at Epping Forest Heritage Trust and The Hive, Epping Forest - funded by The National Lottery Community Fund It's fantastic to see our community growing, and we would love to be able to offer more events like this. Please reach out if you can support us - info@bghuk.com

Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend of hiking, nature connection, and community building? We're excited to invite you to the Black Girls Hike Camping Weekend, taking place from June 27th to 30th at the beautiful Green & Away campsite in Bransford, Worcester. This special event is designed to celebrate and empower Black women who love the outdoors. We'll be exploring the stunning Worcestershire countryside on guided hikes, enjoying delicious vegetarian meals, and connecting with like-minded women around the campfire. Here's what you can look forward to: Three nights of eco-friendly camping at Green & Away All-inclusive vegetarian meals Guided hikes through scenic landscapes Nature activities, workshops, and campfire gatherings Yoga sessions and the opportunity for wild swimming Optional camping equipment rental This is your chance to escape the city, recharge in nature, and make lasting memories with a supportive community of Black women. Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! We can't wait to see you there!

It was such a pleasure to be part of this campaign for Black Minds Matter UK

Calling all Black Girls Who Hike! We're thrilled to partner with the Rural Racism Research Project for a powerful walk and talk experience! ✊ Join us on Sun 9th June as we explore Mam Tor in Edale, The Peak District and discuss the experiences of Black women in rural spaces. This event is a chance to: Connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Engage in open conversations about race and belonging in rural environments. Feel empowered and celebrate the joy of Black women in nature. No prior hiking experience necessary! This event is open to Black women of all fitness levels. Space is limited, so Register now https://lnkd.in/dmSVMRrU #BlackGirlsHike #RuralRacismResearchProject #BlackWomenInNature

Calling all Black Girls Who Hike! We're thrilled to partner with the Rural Racism Research Project for a powerful walk and talk experience! ✊ Join us on Sun 9th June as we explore Mam Tor in Edale, The Peak District and discuss the experiences of Black women in rural spaces. This event is a chance to: Connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Engage in open conversations about race and belonging in rural environments. Feel empowered and celebrate the joy of Black women in nature. No prior hiking experience necessary! This event is open to Black women of all fitness levels. Space is limited, so Register now https://lnkd.in/dmSVMRrU #BlackGirlsHike #RuralRacismResearchProject #BlackWomenInNature

Our founder Rhiane Fatinikun MBE collected her MBE Award on Wednesday and we couldn’t be prouder. Rhiane’s commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces for Black women to explore the outdoors is at the core of our work here at BGH and we are glad to see her getting her flowers! It goes without saying that we, as a community, would not exist without Rhiane's commitment to diversifying the outdoors. But, beyond that, we are so grateful for her work in pioneering, championing and leading this community- we can, because she did 🙌 .

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been shortlisted for the next Black Funding Network event! Join us this Thursday as we pitch for funds to make our camping weekend a reality again. We had the best time creating space for community and connection at our last camping weekend, and so we will be pitching to do this once again 🙌 At each event, three Black-led grassroots organisations like ours get the chance to showcase their work and secure vital funding, and so we would love to see you there in person or virtual as we make the case for Black Girls Hike UK. Whether you join us in person in London or virtually, your support would be greatly appreciated. You can get your tickets here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJ6mQ5b8

We wrapped up March with a 10K youth walk as part of our The Sweaty Betty Foundation Youth Programme and Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) Licence. As ever, our commitment to diversifying the outdoors means identifying opportunities to do so, and that looks like creating spaces for young people from ethnic minority backgrounds to access opportunities to experience the outdoors and join programmes they may otherwise not be able to. On our hike, we enjoyed a circular route along the Peak District National Park starting at Dovestone Reservoir, and then on to Sovestone Reservoir Memorial Forest, Chew Reservoir, and Celebration Wood. The time allowed our team to create a space young people outside of the confines of a classroom, and into the openness of the outdoors. Since then, we have had two young people register for our Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme, and we are excited to support them on completing their expeditions in June. The benefits of achieving a DofE Award at any level are endless, and as many of our participants say, it’s life-changing. So, if you know a young person aged 14-24 that would be interested, you can find out how more on our website! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFce2whi

We are getting ready for all things spring here at BGH and cannot wait to see more friendly faces at our days out. If you haven't already registered, here's whats coming: 🌳Join us on Saturday 30th March in West Midlands for a Circular 8K walk at Leek Wooton. 👉 https://bit.ly/3TKpDHn 🏞 Know a young person who would benefit from exploring the outdoors? Join our Youth Programme & Duke of Edinburgh Hike, a 10K circular route in the Peak District National Park on Saturday 30th March 👉 https://bit.ly/3x3aw2R 🌿 Fancy some spring time foraging? Join Bekah from Earthchild Remedies on Sunday 7th April at South Norwood Country Park to meet new springtime plant friends, meditate under the trees, learn how to make your own herbal remedy, and enjoy a herbal tea ceremony. 👉 https://bit.ly/3PtEjbn 🔥 Family days are the best, so why not join us for our BGH & The Hive Family Activity Day in Epping Forest on Saturday 18th May? Master the art of fire lighting using a fire striker, replicate the Stone Age flint and steel technique, learn how to build a successful campfire, enjoy simple cooking over the flames, and learn new recipes to try at home (or in the wild!) 👉 https://bit.ly/4aeGQ1v