Walk It Off NI - Belfast

Margaret C.

I had a private tour with Nikki to visit Edenderry Village outside of Belfast. This was the village where my husband’s grandfather was born and lived until he was 18 and immigrated to the US. We walked through the village and even visited inside 2 of the row houses that his great parents resided. The current home owners were so kind and friendly. It was hard to imagine 10 children living in the tiny row house. Nikki set a beautiful picnic table and delicious box lunch, chocolate covered strawberries and authentic Irish apple juice and amazing organic tea. We probably had lunch where my husband’s grandfather played as a child.

I also hired Nikki for 3 hours of ancestry research which made our day far more meaningful. I can’t wait to return and enjoy another day with Nikki!

Christine W.

A shout out to Walk It Off NI & the Lean In Belfast network - specifically the female entrepreneurs subgroup who offered me & 19 other business women the chance to net-walk in Lady Dixon park & visit the private walled garden at Huntley.

I first met Nikki - a WorldHost customer service awarded walking guide at a Tourism NI business event - in the Tullylagan Hotel in Cookstown.

Meeting Nikki was a positive then and was such a positive on the ‘green’ walk that I took, led by her too - she has such a lovely way about her.

It was a privilege to take the time out to network with fellow business women and to clock up over 8,500 steps in the process.

Sometimes it’s important to get away from the desk, especially if working from home - for creativity, for health, mental wellbeing & more. The time in the outdoors with Walk it Off NI’s Nikki felt refreshing to me and it was just class to get the chance to see Hidden Huntley walled garden and to be hosted so well with a lovely cream tea.

If you get the chance to do this guided walk through Lady Dixon Park in south Belfast with Nikki and enjoy access to and coffee and scones in the walled garden of Hidden Huntley grab it with both hands.

Christine M.

Walk it off NI and Hidden Huntley are two complementary and unique experiences with two wonderful hosts. Nikki met us at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon’s park on a beautiful sunny day. We enjoyed a guided tour through the park with very easy conversation intermingled with unusual and informative facts from Nikki. We meandered our way through the park and a little suburbia to arrive at Huntley House. Hidden Huntley is a perfect description of this oasis of calm away from it all. Antonia greeted us and lead us into the walled garden where we enjoyed excellent conversation along with an alfresco artisan lunch just right for the day. Finishing with a guided tour of the walled garden we then made our way back to the park and a leisurely stroll back to our starting point with Nikki.We were both surprised and delighted with her beautiful gift of hand made cards. I can highly recommend this as an excellent way to spend a day weather as a couple or small group and would make a unique gift for partner, friends or colleagues. Best of all it’s on your doorstep here waiting for you to discover in wonderful NI. Thanks so much Nikki and Antonia.

Susan M.

My husband and I had the pleasure of taking part in Nikki's first curated walking experience for Walk It Off NI in November 2019. We thoroughly enjoyed having our eyes opened to the natural beauty and historical significance of our local surroundings. We appreciated the access to private property, which included a 19th century walled garden, where we were met with the most generous hospitality, including delicious organic autumnal treats within a 100-year old glasshouse. The conversation with the other walk participants was so interesting, we didn't even mind about the rain! Would definitely book another walking experience in the future and would highly recommend to others looking for a unique outdoor experience that promotes good health and great craic!

Donna M.

Such a lovely day out to share with our friends who were celebrating 50 years of marriage. With Nicki by our sides we discovered areas of Lady Dixon Park we never knew existed. We were greeted warmly at Huntley by beautiful flute playing which really added to the experience. Antonia was a relaxed and friendly host and both the lunch and the al fresco setting were perfect for us. All the extra little details added to the special occasion and I would definitely recommend to anyone.

Marnie K.

Fresh air, gardens, time spent gently, with nature - and sometimes poetry. What's not to love?