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Maximum Adventure

Name: Maximum Adventure
Address: Hartley Fold House Hartley, Kirkby Stephen, CA174JH, GB
Telephone: +441768371289

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19/03/2025

Spring is here! Say goodbye to chilly days and woolly hats and say hello to vibrant colourful walks through fields of spectacular spring flowers! Here are some of our favourites - but don't wait too long, these beauties aren't around all year!🌳🥀🌷

Discover the magic that inspired Wordsworth and wander through Ullswater’s golden daffodils on a classic Lake District Round before they fade at the end of April. 🌼 Or, step into a fairytale as you stroll through a breathtaking carpet of bluebells at Blackbury Camp, just off the stunning Exmouth-Lyme Regis stretch of the South West Coast Path. 🪻✨ Don’t miss nature’s most beautiful show! 💐🥾💛

For details on all these trips and more, head to www.maximumadventure.com

Photos by Diana Parkhouse, Heidi Samuelson, and James Armes on Unsplash.

12/03/2025

Are you a history buff? We've got so many trips that take you through iconic landscapes that occupy a significant place in the UK's past that you'll be spoiled for choice. 🏰🕰📜

Follow in Hadrian's footsteps are walk the length of Hadrian's Wall, stopping off at the many forts that line the route. 👣 Or get a bit spooked looking at the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula Whitby Abbey near the end of the Cleveland Way. 🧛‍♂️

For details on all these trips and more, head to www.maximumadventure.com

Photos by Gabe Fender, Paul Morley and Lison Zhao Te on Unsplash.

09/03/2025

Field Notes: Finding slow moments and mindfulness on the trail.

Life can be pretty hectic, and getting out into nature on foot or bike provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and our friends and family. But how do you make sure you slow down and reset even on the trails? Here are some handy tips:

🌱 Focus on the detail. Did you know that looking at fractal plants like bracken and ferns are scientifically proven to lower our stress and increase our well-being. Next time you see one, have a think about what effect it has on you!

🧘‍♀️Do some yoga or breathing exercises. Take a break and slow down, immersing yourself in the sounds of the natural environment. Don't forget to have a good old stretch while you're at it to help soothe those muscles.

⚖ If you're on a beach, try balancing some pebbles on each other. Concentrating on something like this, as well as the lovely feel of the stones in your hand, will bring you right into the present moment, and can help lower stress too.

🎨 Count the colour. All landscapes are made up of hundreds of shades of green, blue, brown, pink, yellow...you get the gist. Next time you're munching on a sandwich, look around and count all the shades of one colour you can see.

Drop a comment 👇and let us know how you like to decompress when you're out in nature 🌻🌄💆‍♂

Photo credits: Amauri Mejía, Deniz Altindas, Aleksandr Ledogorov on Unsplash

07/03/2025

🌍 HELP US CHOOSE OUR NEXT DESTINATION! ✈️

Our crowdfunder is aiming to help us expand our trips to new destinations, and we want YOU to help shape the future of our company! 🌟

Imagine hiking or biking through breathtaking landscapes, staying in some incredible accommodation and discovering new cultures — but where should we go next? Vote below and have a direct impact on our upcoming adventures!

🇨🇭Option 1: Hike the Via Alpina through Switzerland's jaw dropping mountains
🇪🇸 Option 2: Enjoy your own pilgrimage and trek the iconic Camino de Santiago in Spain
🇳🇴 Option 3: Feel small amongst the fjords of Norway and marvel at the Lofoten Island

💬 Vote for your choice below to make your dreams a reality! Plus, when you join the others who are part of our crowdfunder, you’ll get a discount on our brand-new tours when we launch!

Find out more at https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/maximumadventure/pitches/qYx6Nb

05/03/2025

Not sure which of the many MaxAd trips to choose from but know one thing for sure - that you're a big foodie?! We've got you covered! 🧀🍗🍕

If you're into fresh fish why not choose the Northumberland Coast Path and visit Craster Smokehouse for some world-class smoked salmon. 🐟 Or pick off a bit of the South West Coast Path and head towards Port Isaac and Padstow, where you will find some fish and chips cooked by Rick Stein, one of the world's best seafood chefs.🍟 Bon Appetite!

For details on all these trips and more, head to www.maximumadventure.com

Photos by Greg Willson and Andy Wang on Unsplash.

03/03/2025

We've had an incredible response to our crowdfunder since it went live on Wednesday! Thank you to everyone in the MaxAd family who've supported us so far.

In case you missed it, we've got a sliding scale of investment options and rewards including input into which places we expand our MaxAd ethos to. The crowdfunder will only be running until 19th March 2025 so why not have a look at the rewards and get on board! Link is in bio.

02/03/2025

Welcome to Field Notes! This new series of tips and advice will be coming to you every Sunday, stuffed full of useful info for all your trail and bike needs.

First up, what to pack for a spring hike! We all know spring can deliver the most mixed weather of the year. So, keep yourself on track and make sure you pack these things in your rucksack.

🌧Rain jacket. In the UK, we would say this is pretty much an all-year round essential, but definitely in spring when showers can appear at any time. Stay dry, stay hike happy.

🕶 Sunglasses. Make sure you can see the footpath signs when that bright ball of yellow makes an appearance!

☕Thermos. Nothing beats a hot tea or coffee or even hot chocolate to celebrate getting to the top of a big hill!

👕Layers. On. off. On. Off again. Sounds like spring right? Make sure you have enough warm clothes but also things to keep you cool as you work up a sweat.

What else would you like to see some tips on?

Photo credits: Alice Donovan Rouse, Jeffrey Brandjes, Matt & Chris Pua on Unsplash

26/02/2025

Our next adventure has begun!

We're excited to announce that our crowdfunder has now launched 🚀 With plenty of experience organising self-guided walking and cycling adventures in the UK, the time has come for us to look further afield and expand into new countries.

We've got plenty of investment options and rewards for new shareholders, including input into our expansion. So if there's a country you want our help to adventure in, now's the time to get involved!

Head to https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/maximumadventure/pitches/qYx6Nb for more information and to join our adventure.

05/02/2025

Ready, steady, pedal! 🚴

We've got some incredible adventures that will push and reward you at the same time. Cycle from London to Paris along quiet lanes, enjoying the finest patisseries along the way. Or, why not go a different way across the channel, passing endless waterways and soaking up big skies to finish in Amsterdam.

With fantastic cycling, endless views, plenty of accommodation options and bike transfer taken care of at the end of the ride, these trips leave you to focus on the important things while you whizz along- the snack stops along the way! 🥐🍟☕🍷🍺

🇫🇷 London to Paris
18th - 22nd June 2025: Booking up fast.

🌷 London to Amsterdam
14th - 18th May 2025: Booking up fast.

Check out https://maximumadventure.com/adventure/ to see more details on these two cycling trips and how to ride them as a fundraising challenge. 🚲

#2025

24/01/2025

Big news! 🎉 We’re launching a crowdfunding campaign to take Maximum Adventure to new horizons! 🌍🚴‍♀️ We're taking our expertise in creating the UK’s best walking & cycling adventures to Europe and beyond—this is your chance to be part of the story. 💫

Become a MaxAd shareholder and join us on this exciting journey! Shares are limited, so make sure you sign up for Early Access now. Click the link here https://www.crowdcube.com/early-access/maximum-adventure for all the details and keep your eyes peeled for when the campaign goes live. 🚀👀

Let’s expand together—adventure awaits! 🗺️✨

#2025

16/01/2025

Here at MaxAd HQ, we know how hard it can be to stick to New Year's resolutions. That's why we've got some handy tips to help turn your adventure plans into reality. Whether you want to get fitter, explore new places or push yourself, we've got you covered.

And to give you an extra helping hand to make sure you achieve your 2025 adventure goals, there are some great discounts to be had on selected trips if you book before 24th January!

06/01/2025

We get it, it’s time to put the Christmas decorations away for another year, bundle the fairy lights into a box and figure out what to do with all those leftover sprouts.

But it’s also time to start planning how you can make 2025 your year of adventure!

Whether you're looking to explore somewhere new through one of our self-guided trips (here's looking at you, West Highland Way) or push yourself out of your comfort zone on one of our challenges (3 Peaks, we're coming for you), we've got something for everyone that we guarantee will be better than the socks you got for Christmas.

And the icing on the pud? If you book before 24th January 2025, there'll be a little discount to help ease the New Year budget. Lovely stuff.

Head to our website www.maximumadventure.com for full details of all our New Year's trips.

#2025

30/07/2024

A proposal on Ben Nevis - she said 'Yes'💍
Many congratulations to the happy couple who shared this lovely moment with our Ben Nevis guided ascent open group on Saturday!

Photo and guiding credits to

11/06/2024

A little insight into our lovely clients', Sylvia & Gus', Hadrian's Wall adventure! Despite the wall's actual age, this trail never seems to get old as it is consistently one of our most popular self-guided trips! See what all the fuss is about by checking out our various Hadrian's Wall itineraries over on our website 😀

08/05/2024

A successful London to Paris guided cycling trip ticked off the bucket list for this group's British Heart Foundation fundraiser. Congratulations on a brilliant trip and raising money for a great cause! We hope you all enjoyed the challenge 🚴‍♀️❤

23/04/2024

Saturday was a fantastic day for the Yorkshire 3 Peak Challenge! ⛰ Look at those blue skies ☀️ Well done to the Herbert group photographed here - what a great effort👍

13/03/2024

Introducing the Maximum Adventure Community! The MaxAd team enjoy nothing more than scrolling through your beautiful pictures of stunning scenery and wildlife from your exciting adventures throughout the UK and the rest of the world!

As the 2024 season is fast approaching, we want to remind you all to tag us and use when posting your lovely photos, reels and stories on Instagram or Facebook – we’d love to see and repost them! Who knows… you could be in with a chance of featuring in our Best of 2024 post at the end of the season or even posted on our website homepage! (Please ensure you have permission of all participants photographed)

Check out our new blog post for more information.

Happy Adventuring!

28/02/2024

In January, we had a fantastic team of four brave adventurers take on Africa’s highest mountain to raise money for Forever Colours Hospice! And what a journey they had; collectively raising a massive £27,000 for this amazing cause! 🏔️

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route is the ultimate challenge, standing at 16,100ft from its base and covering an area 100km long and 65km wide! This 9-night trip takes you along one of the longest, newest, and most scenic routes with stunning panoramic views!

If you’re an experience climber looking for your next big challenge or to raise money for a cause close to your heart, get in touch! Let’s see if you can join the Forever Colours Team in becoming a champion of Mount Kilimanjaro with Maximum Adventure!

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Hartley Fold House Hartley
Kirkby Stephen
CA174JH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441768371289

Website

http://www.MaximumAdventure.com/

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We have come a long way!

Maximum Adventure has come a long way since it started on 16th May 2002 in a spare room.

It began through Mike’s love of adventure – and as a way of him getting out into the mountains. For the first few years that is what it did. It was an experience and adventure in running a business and in visiting the world’s great places. However, interest grew in the ‘products’ and the company began to grow into the business we are today. We now employ nine people in the office; have 100+ contracted guides and leaders with a wealth of experience and take thousands of people on adventurous activities every year.

The fundamental reason why we started remains the same: far too many people in the world want to do something adventurous but don’t. Whatever the reason (and they all seem plausible when you need a reason): not enough time, something good on the television, oh – look, it’s raining, there are always plenty of excuses. Our mission is to tell you that you should just do it; that life is for living and that you really can achieve so much when you just give it a try.

We take great satisfaction in providing adventures and challenges with people at the heart of them. We are immensely proud of being able to count many of the UK’s biggest businesses and organisations as our clients but we are also delighted with every single challenge achieved by every single adventurer.