Paul Steele, Founder, Lead Guide & Travel Writer

Paul Steele is the founder of BaldHiker and the voice behind many of the 1,400+ articles on this site.

He started BaldHiker in 2010 as a personal blog, driven by a simple desire to share authentic, first-person stories and photos from his walks and travels.

Over the last decade, that passion has taken him to all seven continents, resulting in a rich and diverse library of content that forms the heart of the brand.  

From the mountains of the English Lake District to the vast landscapes of North America and the sacred mountains of Asia, Paul’s articles are a testament to a life lived outdoors.

He doesn’t just write about places; he explores them. This commitment to personal experience is what makes his walking guides so detailed and his travel stories so compelling.

This love for adventure is backed by an unparalleled level of expertise forged over 17 years of service in the British Army. Joining at 16, Paul developed a deep understanding of navigation, leadership, and outdoor safety in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

This background is the foundation of trust that underpins every article he writes and every guided walk he leads.

As an Oldham lad at heart, you’ll often find him exploring the Pennine hills or the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Wales, but his spirit of adventure continues to take him—and his readers—to every corner of the globe.

Today, Paul channels this extensive experience into BaldHiker’s shared mission. He creates experiences that fuse invigorating adventure with restorative wellbeing.

His goal, both in his writing and his guiding, is to take the strain of planning and navigation away, allowing people to confidently discover the joy and restorative power of nature for themselves.