BaldHiker: Hiking Guides, Travel Reviews & Group Adventures
Find your path. Expert-led walks, honest gear reviews, and wellbeing retreats.
TRUSTED BY & FEATURED IN
Welcome to BaldHiker
From a personal blog founded in 2010 to a global community today, our mission is simple: to help you discover the joy of the wild.
Whether you are looking for an expert hiking guide, a review of a dog-friendly hotel, or a friendly group to walk with, you are in safe hands.
We blend Paul Steele’s military expertise in navigation with a philosophy of “Green Exercise”—invigorating adventure for a calmer mind.
Honest Kit Reviews
Independent, field-tested reviews of the boots, jackets, and tech we rely on. If we recommend it, it’s because it works.
Walks & Retreats
Join Paul and the team for social walks, wellness retreats, and bespoke private guiding. Make new friends in the outdoors.
New to the Outdoors? Start Here.
Don’t let the mountains intimidate you.
I’ve curated a collection of guides to help you pick the right boots, read a map, and take your first steps with confidence
Guiding those that need a wellness break, connection with nature and like-minded people
A resource for outdoor walks, activities, places to visit and reviews from Britain to all around the world
A huge community of readers from all over the world.
Our Group Walks Coming Up
Latest Adventures & Reviews
Join the BaldHiker Community
Get the latest guides, retreat dates, and reviews delivered to your inbox.