Sidetracked adventures

29/05/2025

Meet the crew taking you on adventures this summer 🌿☀️

We’re hitting up some brand new spots and heading back to a few of our favourite places too—think paddling through the Baltic, hiking big mountain trails in the Alps, crossing epic fjords in Norway, and crashing on a remote island under the stars.

We seriously love our guide team. They’re not just here to show you the way—they’re here to make you feel right at home, get you stoked for what’s ahead, and turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.

They’ve got all the skills you could ask for, but it’s their laid-back, inclusive vibe that really makes them the best. You’re in safe hands—with people who know their stuff and know how to have a laugh along the way. 🌊🏕️🔥

Check out our summer schedule here - https://www.sidetrackedadventures.co.uk/summer-schedule

21/05/2025

7 days, countless laughs, campfire feasts, and 50,000(ish) islands 🌊🔥 Our latest film by the brilliant James Chapman just dropped – capturing every delicious, tranquil, sunny moment of our paddling adventure through the Finnish archipelago. Big love to fire-chef legend Will for the daily feasts, and to our guide Chris Mount Adventures - who’s explored these waters for years – for crafting a route full of wild charm, hidden gems, and quirky island nicknames!

If this looks like your kind of adventure, we’ve got a couple of spots left on our 4-day June trip and 7-day August trip – come join us 🛶✨

6-day exploration of the Finnish Archipelago in the summer. We spent the week paddling around 10 - 20km a day through the 50,000 islands of the Finnish Archi...

19/05/2025

Why hike with us? Because we’re not in a rush — and that’s kind of the point. ✨⁠
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At Sidetracked Adventures, we spend years planning these trips so they feel just right. It’s all about finding that perfect mix: epic hikes, chill lunch spots, alpine swims, time to stretch, and space to stop if we see something cool along the way (because why wouldn’t we?).⁠
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We test the routes over and over to make sure the trip flows well — not too rushed, not too slow, just enough challenge and a whole lot of reward. Think mountain huts at 2800m, cosy Swiss lodges,

These are all-women trips lead by our amazing female guides. If you identify as a woman then these trips are for you ✨
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Here’s a little throwback to last August — big love to .hewittphotography for capturing these moments 💛

12-18th July (women’s only)

13-19th September (women only)

Limited places left - sign up here 🌿 https://www.sidetrackedadventures.co.uk/swiss-alps-trek-via-alpina

15/05/2025

Moments from the trail 🌿 summer adventures are nearly upon us and we can’t wait…

https://www.sidetrackedadventures.co.uk/summer-schedule

05/05/2025

Our Norway Fjords Kayak & Hike Adventure is GO! – and this one’s just for the gals 🌿 🌊 🏔️

Our first adventure in Norway 🇳🇴 we will be based on the edge of a remote fjord, kayaking through jaw-dropping scenery, trekking up ridges, and dipping in the crystal-clear fjords (yes, it’s cold – and yes, it’s worth it 🧊)

It’s all about getting off-grid, reconnecting with nature, and enjoying a week of exploring the Noweigen Fjords with an incredible crew of like-minded women ✨

🗓 19–25 July
📍Remote Norway fjord base

Only 2 spots left! – link in bio to book or drop us a message with any questions!

30/04/2025

Winter, you were wild — but now we’re ready to defrost a bit and we will be trading snow for sunshine and gearing up for a summer of epic adventures 🌿☀️

From the quiet islands of the Helsinki Archipelago to the dramatic Norwegian fjords, the alpine trails of France and Switzerland, and the legendary Kungsleden in Sweden — we’re ready to explore it all. Long days, wild swims, mountain air, and moments that stay with you long after the trip end!

Limited places left on most trips so get in touch if you’d like to join us or if you have any questions.

29/04/2025

Wow... what a ride! As we wrap up winter 2025, we’re honestly just blown away. This has been by far our biggest and best season yet, and it’s all thanks to the incredible people we’ve had the privilege of sharing it with ❄️

This winter we ran 31 unforgettable trips, welcomed 173 incredible humans (including 47 returning legends 🥺), spent 56 nights under the stars in tents and laavuus, and were lucky enough to witness 51 nights of northern lights. Along the way we powered through 93 wheels of Finnish cheese! 🧀

A massive shoutout to our dream team of guides — the people behind the magic. From early mornings to late nights, they work incredibly hard to make sure every trip runs smoothly, safely, and has that special spark. They bring laughter, knowledge, calm in the chaos, and a whole lot of heart. I couldn’t do this without you.

And to every single person who joined us — whether it was your first time or you’re part of the Sidetracked family — thank you. I’m endlessly grateful that you chose to spend your time with us out here in this wild, beautiful corner of the world. Each of you brought something special, and made each adventure truly your own.

This is what Sidetracked is all about: a special place, special people, and epic adventures.

We’re feeling full of gratitude (and maybe a bit too much sliced cheese) as we look ahead to what’s next. Until then, thanks for being part of this wild, wonderful winter ✨

24/04/2025

At Sidetracked Adventures, our trips are for all women — and yep, we really mean all women.
That includes trans women and non-binary folks who feel connected to womanhood. Whether you’re joining one of our women-only trips or any of our other adventures, you’re totally welcome here.

We’ve had a few messages lately asking if our trips are inclusive of trans women — and we get it. We haven’t always said it loud enough, so let’s fix that: YES. 100%.
Our trips are for all women, and we’re making sure that’s clearer moving forward.

With everything going on in the UK lately around who gets to be included in women’s spaces, we just want to be super clear — Sidetracked is about community, not gatekeeping.

We started our women-only trips to create a space where women could feel safe, supported, and free to explore the outdoors with like-minded people. That space is — and always will be — open to everyone who connects with that vibe.

We’re here for connection, courage, and shared adventure. If you feel like you belong here, then you do. 💛🌍

13/04/2025

We just got back from a week up in the Swedish wilderness 🇸🇪 The original plan was to explore Sarek National Park, but due to the unusually warm winter, there just wasn’t enough snow. So we headed further north, chasing winter.

Every year, I try to carve out a week to get a group of guides and friends together—part adventure, part recce mission. But this trip made me realise it’s always been about more than just finding new routes.
This winter marks 10 years since I started coming up here. A decade ago, I didn’t know how to ski. I’d never camped in the snow. Honestly, I didn’t even know this world existed.

But ever since that first trip to Finland, I’ve been hooked—on the silence, the scale, the sense of freedom. On the self-reliance and the kind of people you meet out here—tough, kind, wild-at-heart.
When I started Sidetracked, it was all about sharing these places, encouraging others to move through them slowly, with intention, and to really feel the wild.

This past week, we explored a new corner of the Arctic. Swedish Lapland has proper mountains, which meant proper storms. We had those wild blizzards where the wind slams into you so hard you can’t stand straight. That’s when you’re faced with the big calls—do we push on, or hunker down and wait it out?

And honestly, for me, these trips aren’t about racing from point A to B. Sure, I love skiing—but I need the other moments just as much. Lying back on the pulka when the view opens up. Taking my time in the morning, slowly packing up while sipping a second cup of tea. Letting conversations drift beyond logistics and route plans.
Right before this trip, I’d been thinking a bit more about what Sidetracked actually is—what makes it different? Still figuring that out. But here are a few things we believe in:

* Cinnabons should always be warmed by the fire
* Leadership doesn’t have to be loud
* Make space to play

Thanks to the epic gal gang who joined for the week, especially a big shout out to for hauling her heavy camera kit around to capture the beauty of the north. Our Sarek ski expedition will now also head up north starting in Abisko next weekend and enjoy our last adventure of the season ✨

02/04/2025

We have had some lovely reviews from people who stayed in our cabin last month ✨

Nothing beats a week out exploring the Finnish nature with a beautiful cabin to come back to.

We will be opening our bookings soon for winter 2026 or if you’ve ever wanted to see what the Arctic is like in the summer we have some weekend in July and August still free 🌲

https://www.sidetrackedadventures.co.uk/kiilopaa-cabin-lapland-rental

28/03/2025

Come hike & Sketch with us this summer ✨

Last year, after my mum passed away, a friend gave me this amazing book by Kate Sutton called ‘Drawing on Grief’ I hadn’t really sketched for myself in years (only for work), but the prompts in Kate’s book were exactly what I needed. Sketching became this incredible way to remember my mum, to honor what she loved, and to process the grief I was feeling in a way that just made sense. It was honestly unlike anything else I’d tried to cope with the heaviness of it all.

The other thing that helped me feel close to her was being outside—spending the day hiking up a hill, feeling her in the wide-open spaces and the freedom of the mountains.

I know this isn’t my usual style to launch a trip, but it’s important to me. I believe there’s something really special about bringing together the outdoors, creativity, and a great group of women.

So, if you love drawing mountains, or if you’ve never tried it but want to, come join us this summer for a multi-day trek. It’s going to be something really special. I can feel it ✨⛰️

9-15th August 2025 - Women Only Swiss Alps Trek with limited spaces available 🇨🇭

https://www.sidetrackedadventures.co.uk/hike-and-sketch-swiss-alps

P.S You don’t need to have lost a significant family member or be really good at drawing to join the trip! 🌿

24/03/2025

Knoydart, we’re coming back! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Scottish Highlands are calling, and May is the perfect time to explore – longer days, warmer temps, and the landscape in full bloom. Can’t wait to explore this wild, beautiful place with our incredible guide Emily leading the way. It’s going to be another unforgettable adventure!

🌲 10-15th May - Women Only 5 Day Knoydart Wilderness Trek ✨

https://www.sidetrackedadventures.co.uk/knoydart-5-day-trek