Hi! I’m Julia. At the age of 50, I decided it was time to lead a more adventurous life and share what I learnt with others to help them do the same.
Since then, I have walked the Malvern Hills dressed as a jellyfish for charity, walked the South West Coast Path, cycled King Alfred's Way, walked the Camino de Santiago - twice, toured New Zealand for almost 5 months and canoed the River Wye from Hay-on-Wye to Monmouth. I also have some unfinished business with Offa's Dyke, which I had to stop walking because my feet were so badly blistered... lessons learnt!
My adventures will appeal to people who like the idea of introducing an element of excitement into their lives. They will be adventures that other people, including women in their 50’s like me, can imagine being able to do with a little bit of time and encouragement.
ADVENTURE
WRITING
I am the author of the #1 Best Selling Book 'Live Your Bucket List', a guide to my proven process to take you from dreaming to achieving. Each step of the process is detailed and accompanied by personal stories and key lessons from my own journey. Cycling King Alfred's Way was the next book in the Live Your Bucket List series, soon followed by Walking the Camino. Both of these combine memoir with practical guidance to help you achieve a similar dream.
I write walking guidebooks: 15 Short Walks on the Malvern Hills will soon be joined by Walking in Worcestershire, both published by Cicerone Press. Top 10 Walks: Coastal Pub Walks – South Wales Coast is published by Northern Eye Books. For Ordnance Survey, I have written Outstanding Walks Wales, Short Walks Made Easy - Quantocks, Mendips and Somerset Levels and Short Walks Made Easy - Bristol & Bath.
I also write travel guidebooks: 111 Places in Swansea That You Shouldn't Miss and 111 Places in Cardiff That You Shouldn't Miss are already published and 111 Places in Worcestershire That You Shouldn't Miss is coming this autumn.
When you commission me as a writer, you can be confident that you will have a beautifully crafted article or book with the correct word count, delivered by the agreed deadline.
Contact me today to discuss your needs.
SPEAKING
I give engaging and informative presentations, tailored to my audience. Audiences to date have ranged from 700 members of the Women’s Institute to 50 (mostly male) construction workers. I am equally as comfortable presenting in person or remotely via a video link. I have also been a podcast guest on several occasions.
Contact me today to find out more about how I can help your group or organisation.
