ANNE & JIM
Blencathra

We enjoyed a fantastic guided walk up Blencathra and the surrounding Wainwright summits. The walk was organised and led by lovely Jo. Despite being fairly novice walkers to this landscape / terrain, Jo's easy manner helped us to navigate the route, feeling safe and confident. Jo encouraged us to walk at our won pace and rest when needed. This allowed us the opportunity to refill our energy tanks and wonder at the breathtaking scenery. We would recommend Jo's guided walks in terms of value for money and experience. My hubby said "I knew I would enjoy the walk but not that much".

Thank you 

MAUREEN
Blencathra

My calves are aching but still feel exhilarated and would do another one!

Fabulous day with Jo our guide and Brian. Lovely day had by all. Pushed but not too hard. Would recommend. Fabulous day.

I joined Jo on one of her taster events in the Clwydian hills yesterday. It was a really good experience, it was so nice to ne walking in North Wales after such a long break. And the walk was really good and took me on quiet paths that I had never been on before. Jo was very organised and knowledgeable and ensured that the pace was always comfortable. And both Jo and Ronnie were also very good company which certainly helped distract from the steeper climbs. I would definitely recommend Get Up 2 Summit (now SUP & Summit) and I hope to do more walks with them in the future.

JOHN
Blencathra

Myself and my partner were taken around Sharp Edge on a beautiful sunny day last summer. Jo was a great guide and clearly knows the Lakes well. Great company and a good laugh. Recommend! 

ROSE
Greenburn Round, Grasmere
 

Just home from a great weekend fell walking in Grasmere led by Jo. Three inexperienced ladies are very grateful...we did it, 4 Wainwrights! Great fun and lots of laughs along the way. Impressive skills and knowledge from Jo. She gave help and advice with walking kit and equipment even before we set off. We were able to walk at a comfortable but challenging pace and felt safe and secure throughout the walk. Jo instinctively knew when each of us needed encouragement and even advised on first aid with expertly applied blister plasters!

I can't recommend Jo highly enough. Great value for money. If you want to go walking with an expert guide who is great company, Jo is definitely your girl!

ELAINE
Striding Edge, Helvellyn

What a fantastic day...climb was brilliant but scary for me. Jo and Sue got me out of my comfort zone and up and over the ridge...excellent leadership, took loads of time ensuring our safety and great company too...thank you so much...defo a day to remember

SCOTT
Striding Edge, Helvellyn

Jo was a really great mountain guide with excellent knowledge of routes and great attention to detail to help individuals complete the walk/climb. I will be looking at booking again 100%

Really enjoyed my taster walk in North Wales today. I have not been hillwalking for many years so was worried I would be too unfit. Jo was very encouraging and because it was a small group, everyone was supporting each other. We had as many breaks as needed and not pushed to march through the beautiful countryside which is something other groups I have been out with do - so really appreciated being back with nature again. Many thanks Jo, I look forward to the next one.

IAN
Striding Edge, Helvellyn and Catstye Cam

Bespoke one-to-one day tailored around my route requirements. I thought the price was excellent value for money. Jo has a lot of experience of Helvellyn which made a difficult traverse very straight forward. She certainly made difficult parts easy, where if on my own, I would have probably avoided. Being able to tackle the tricky parts makes all for a more satisfying day.

Jo is good company, easy going, has a good sense of humour and doesn't mind sharing her sun cream (which I had forgotten). She has a well-stocked rucksack and is prepared for anything. Once the date was booked, I was impressed by the communication. I never had to ask a question or wonder whether I should have heard anything from her as it was all sorted. I sincerely recommend Jo if you fancy a well organised adventure in safe hands.

MARTINA
CatBells, Maiden Moor and High Spy

My friend Rose introduced me to Jo. I am new to hillwalking and enjoyed it and had every confidence in Jo our guide. Jo was very helpful from first booking, advice given on what to take, clothing, footwear, food and drink. She does al the thinking for you - you just turn up and enjoy the hills, aided by Jo's vast knowledge. We had lots of laughs and enjoyed the most stunning views - the stillness at the top was fabulous. Already booked on a wild camp and looking forward to my next walk. I have definitely got the hillwalking bug now.

JOHN
Silver How and Lingmoor Fell

Thanks for a great day Jo. We are bloody knackered but immensely satisfied!

Another great walk, can't recommend you highly enough Jo, look forward to our next adventure out with more good laughs along the way.

Did my first walk with Get Up 2 Summit on a taster walk up Moel Famau. I had a lovely day and Jo is a great walk leader - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The route was really interesting, not just a straight up and down I had done before but through woodland, farms and tracks, with gorgeous views. Everyone was really friendly and welcoming and encouraged me on the steeper parts which made me puff a bit. Highly recommended. I will definitely join them again.

My wife and I decided to try a hill walking taster day after recommendations from a friend. We are novice walkers and were joined by four other similar people who had signed up for this walk on a fresh December morning. The 8 mile walk was led by our excellent guided and took around 4.5 hours. The walk had plenty of breathtaking scenery en route (plenty of opportunities to take photos) and we were back at the car before we knew it having made some new friends along the way. We will sign up for one of the full day walks next time.

Thanks for another fab day. Best way to blow off the cobwebs with some ace people having a laugh. Thanks Jo

Thank you for another lovey day on the hills with some added muddy entertainment!

Completed the taster walk with Jo, Sue, Pete and Belinda yesterday in North Wales. Having not done a hill walk for a couple of years, I was apprehensive and struggled a little bit on the up. However, I got plenty of encouragement and support to help me complete the walk. Jo gave us lots of tips about equipment etc. Great route, fab company and lovely view.

Great taster walk today up the summit with lovely company, Didn't think I could do it but with encouragement from Jo and Sue, I was proud of myself to achieve two summits. Recommend it to all thinking of a trying a taster walk. Ive now booked again for in 2 weeks time, recommend it to all. Thanks Jo.

Very well organised walk and extremely enjoyable. This taster day was pitched just right for the novice walker. Jo is very knowledgeable and a safe pair of hands. She put us all at ease but led us through the walk. A good day was had by all.

I had my first taster walk yesterday and walked 7 miles in some mixed weather. I have to say, I really enjoyed the walk. Jo the organiser is very knowledgeable and helpful - especially over the stile. I am looking forward to the next one in a couple of week. Thank you.

Was a little apprehensive, would I be fit enough, what if I hold people up... I need not have been. Jo was a great leader and gave me the confidence to tackle a hill or two. We were not rushed and everyone was encouraged to go at their own speed. A great day.

BRIAN
SUP Taster

I am  a regular on the hiking trips and they are always well organised and lots of fun. But I had never paddle boarded before and was quite nervous about it. I had my first lesson at the local lake and Jo was very organised and thorough as always. The first part of the lesson was on the sand and this was a good way to get used to the equipment, And then we took to the water and Jo was very patient ensuring that even someone as uncordinated as myself could learn how to move and steer the board and even manage to stand up before the end. And even falling in proved to be fun and it was a way to learn how to get back on. So I will be back for more and highly recommend SUP and Summit for both hiking and paddleboarding.

Another great day on the hills on routes I never knew existed. Good support, friendly and fun. Give it a go - you won't regret it.

Ta Jo, had a really good time with good company. Knackered now!

Thanks for another fab day in the hills. Great laugh with ace people. Thanks Jo

SALLY
Greenburn Round, Grasmere

Would just like to say a big thank you for my first Wainwright experience. Your advice before, during and after the walk was excellent. From what to take, pack, wear to what you have found works well for your comfort. Lots and lots of tips. Your friendly, funny and kind professional attitude throughout gave me confidence in your ability to see us through any situation if one should ever arise.

ROSE
Wild Camp Experience

Loved it - who would have thought I could cope without facilities! I even slept better in a single tent than a shared room! Thanks all for another fab outing!

BRIAN
Wild Camp Experience

The whole experience was such a treat, even being woken up at 5am to watch a family of geese guide across the lake was quite magical. And of course the company was great and everything so well organised. Looking forward to repeating it all again at the end of August!

MARIE
Coledale Horseshoe

Amazing pictures Jo and thanks for another fantastic walk. I found it a bit challenging at times but so rewarding. The views were just stunning. Feeling really pleased with myself this morning and looking forward to booking on another soon.

ELAINE
SUP Taster

Had a great taster session with Jo. She was helpful, patient and gave us plenty to practice with clear, direct instruction. She was calm when the wind got up and cleverly arranged sunshine!

MARIA
SUP Taster

My first attempt at paddleboarding and I absolutely loved it! Thanks to my fabulous trainer Jo from SUP & Summit who was so encouraging and patient. I cannot wait for my next session. Big, big thank you Jo for giving me the confidence to do it. You're a star!

Had a wonderful day, great guide, great views and a brilliant, fun bunch of people. Defo will be doing another in the near future.

Really rewarding and enjoyable morning with SUP & Summit, hill walking taster in North Wales. From the outset, a genuine and warm welcome, enjoyable, fabulous views, supported and safe (weather perfectly timed!!).  Jo was intuitively aware of group needs / ability, experienced and reassuring. The pace was comfortable with adequate breaks.

Thanks Jo and all the crew for another lovely day out in North Wales. It was a new route for me and it was a good work with lots of great views and good laughs. Hopefully join you all again soon.

Thanks Jo and everyone for another great walk, that wind was strong. Looking forward to the next one with the happy laughter crew

What a brilliant session! I was apprehensive about paddleboarding but wanted to give it a go and Jo gave me the confidence I needed. She gave good advice on how to paddle, how to fall in, if required, and how to get back on again. I loved being out on the water and I wouldn't have done it without the expert tuition from Jo. I will definitely go again.

ROB
SUP Taster

Another fantastic walk with lovely people. It definitely blew the cobwebs away! Thanks Jo and I can't wait for the next one!