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Embrace the Wild: Dare to Roam Life's Adventurous Side!

Welcome to Ray of Sun Adventures – where the wild things walk!
We’re a female-founded, fully inclusive outdoor adventure community of over 10,000 adventurers – mainly women – based in the Midlands and across the UK. Led by qualified Mountain Leader Janire, we host everything from epic UK hiking events to unforgettable bucket list overseas adventures. We believe in the healing power of the outdoors – for the mind, body, and soul – and we’re here to help you reconnect, recharge, and roam freely. Whoever you are, if you love the outdoors – you’re in the right place. Boots on, let’s roam!

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This isn’t just a hiking club. This is a space where we:
🌱 Rewild our connection to nature (and ourselves and each other)
💪 Step outside our comfort zones
💛 Build confidence and community – whether you're brand new to the outdoors or just getting started with more challenging hikes
✨ Choose epic, empowering adventures that lift the soul and make us feel alive

So get involved:

✨ Hit the blog for UK staycation ideas, international adventures, and tips to level up your hiking game.

✨ Scope out the events page to join our FREE monthly walks, guided group hikes and unforgettable adventure trips, from Shropshire strolls to mountain missions abroad.

✨ Need something bespoke? Head to the services page for private bookings, brand collaborations, and adventure planning help.

And don’t miss the Hidden Gems Map – a treasure trove of secret UK spots that even your sat nav doesn’t know about.

Pro tip: Subscribe to the monthly newsletter – it's like trail mix for your inbox: wholesome, energising, and sprinkled with surprise hikes and fresh-air inspo.

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Hi, I’m Janire — fully qualified Mountain Leader, certified in outdoor first aid, and the travel-obsessed soul behind Ray of Sun Adventures.

With 35 countries explored (and a travel wish list that never stops growing), I’m all about adrenaline-fuelled adventures, soul-stirring landscapes, and getting gloriously muddy in the great outdoors. Whether it’s trekking across UK hills or chasing sunsets in far-flung places, I’m happiest with a backpack on and the open road (or trail) ahead.

Now, let me tell you about the trip that changed everything...

My all-time favourite adventure? Fresh out of uni, my best friend Sarah and I headed on a two-month overlanding and wild camping epic through Africa — and I do not use the word “epic” lightly. We’re talking white-water rafting down the mighty Zambezi River, bungee jumping next to the thundering Victoria Falls, and waking up to hyenas laughing outside our tents in the Okavango Delta. I’ve slept under stars so bright it felt like another planet and had moments so humbling they’re etched on my heart forever. That journey lit a fire in me — the wildness, the raw beauty, the sheer unpredictability of it — and it’s been fuelling my wanderlust ever since.

When I’m not off adventuring abroad, you’ll find me exploring the UK's incredible trails, leading inclusive group hikes, or planning bespoke mountain days for anyone who wants a little guidance (or just some good company and snacks with a view).

Want in? Head to the Events page to see what’s coming up, or swing by the Services page if you’d like a tailored day out in the hills. I’ve got a walk for every wanderer.

This website is my adventure hub — packed with travel guides, hiking tips, and blog posts to inspire your next escape, near or far. So grab your boots and your sense of humour... we’re going exploring.

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