Badger Adventures Treks - DofE and Uk - Threlkeld

Jain D'Eau

Badger Adventures' 16-day Coast to Coast Guided Trek was the most carefree vacation I've ever had. My daily to-do list was short: 1-Walk, 2-Eat, and 3-Sleep. Badger Adventures took care of everything else, and it was flawless. I had not expected full-time logistics support as backup to our excellent walking guide, but Badger -- often Chief Badger Ritchie Evans himself -- made sure that every detail was taken care of, sometimes going above and beyond to attend to individual needs.

I had selected Badger Adventures after extensive research; their 16-day guided Coast to Coast was the only one I could find that didn't have at least one 20-mile day, and the only one that included all meals. Having spent very little beyond the package cost, I am confident that Badger Adventures' trip was excellent value compared to similar trips. The group size was ideal (there were 7 of us; max is 8), and as a solo traveler, I especially enjoyed the camaraderie, both on the trail and after hours.

On the trail, guide Paul was knowledgeable and fun. The Coast to Coast is not well signposted, but with a guide, we were free to just enjoy the walk and the scenery. We encountered some very wet weather, especially in the first days, and Paul got us safely across streams and through bogs. When high water made the official route virtually impassable, the Badger team smoothly arranged a detour (which was spectacularly beautiful - see photo).

The lodging was wonderfully varied, from centuries-old pubs to a modern spa and a farmhouse B&B; all were charming in their own way, and all promoted the sleep item on my to-do list. Most had beautiful views to boot. Several great places would not have been accessible without van support. It was a treat to be able to select from the full menu at meals, instead of the limited choices usually offered on group holidays.

I had wanted to walk the Coast to Coast since I heard about it on my first trip to England in 1990, so my hopes were high; this experience with Badger Adventures was more fun than I dared dream.

Suzanne Stevenson

Badger Adventures lead 7 women on the C2C in September 2023. Our experience is one that was simply the best! The accommodation, food at the pubs, organisational skills, our driver who transported our luggage, our guides were fabulous. The C2C is not very well sign posted so a guide for us was the best option.

Lee Sullivan

Coast to coast, a fabulous experience with amazing guides and most helpful van driver and bag carrier. The accommodationd were fabulous as were the meals. I highly recommend Badger Adventures if you are thinking of doing the C2C. I’m positive any of their other tours would be just as well organised.

Phaze

Generally okay experience with Badgers and Chief Badger Evans. Although, service could do with a lot more improvement in its USP in comparison to other Hiking groups with similar services.

Treks were good, although started off from easy to difficult.

Hannah Kimpton

My son (15years old) undertook his Silver Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition with Badger Adventures. He had a brilliant time. He came home excited and exhausted in equal measure! Very well organised, seem a very friendly company, would highly recommend!

John Datson

To really appreciate the Coast to Coast walk, the last thing you need to be doing is interpretting maps, working out whether or not you are lost, and where is our accommodation for tonight. This is why Sue and I choose Badger Adventures guided walk from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay.
It allowed us to focus on the dramatic glacial scenery of the Lake District, the rolling meadows, high fells, and heather moors of the Yorkshire Dales, and the solitude of the North York Moors, only broken by the occasional grouse shooting.
A big thank you to Ritchie, Paul and Chris for making it an unforgetable adventure.

Euan Murray

Very helpful, provided support in arranging the expedition with good communication including kit and packing lists. To making the expedition with particularly unpleasant weather (Storm Lilian) bearable. Would recommend

Art McIlwain

Badger Adventures organized and led a wonderful 16 day Coast to Coast trek for our group of nine Canadian friends. Their staff were friendly and very professional in every way. The accommodation they organized was first rate in all the villages and towns at the end of each day. The food was always terrific. I highly recommend both the trek and using Badger Adventures to organize and lead you. Bravo