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21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice 🌅✨

While most of the world was asleep, we were climbing Shropshire's highest hill under a blanket of stars, heading for a sunrise we'll never forget.

⏰ 2am alarms
🥾 10km on the trails
👣 Almost 20,000 steps before 8am

And what a morning it turned out to be...

The joined us on Brown Clee Hill, live streaming the sunrise as the first light spilled across the Shropshire Hills before interviewing us on the summit. Standing there, watching the longest day of the year begin while knowing that people were sharing that moment from their homes across the region, felt pretty special. 🎥✨

But the real magic wasn't being on TV.

💛 Standing on the hill surrounded by an amazing group of women
🐦 Listening to the dawn chorus echo across the hills
🌅 Watching the landscape wake up in golden light
🌿 Feeling completely present in the moment

There's something incredibly powerful about marking a natural milestone like the summer solstice. It reminds us to slow down, reconnect with nature, and appreciate moments that can't be captured fully by a camera.

For a little while, nothing else mattered except the sunrise.

A proper pinch-me moment and a beautiful way to welcome summer. 💛

📺 Keep your eyes peeled for us on BBC Midlands Today at 5:30pm today and 6:30pm tomorrow!

🌅 Sunrise this morning...
🌄 Sunset tonight...

And we're not done yet... who's joining us for sunset at Stiperstones? ✨

19/06/2026

🌙 What a way to finish the weekend... 🌄

A few weeks ago we headed into the Shropshire Hills for our Full Moon & Sunset Hike, taking in Hope Bowdler Hill, the Battlestones, Caractacus Cave and the summit of Caer Caradoc.

The sunset didn't quite put on the dramatic show we'd hoped for, but honestly, it didn't matter. The real magic was in the evening itself ✨

We spent the hike chatting, laughing, sharing stories, exploring local history, myths and legends, and watching the landscape slowly change as day turned to night. There were plenty of familiar faces alongside lots of new ones, and by the end of the evening it felt like everyone had known each other for ages.

One thing we hear all the time is: "I'd love to come but I don't know anyone."

The truth? Most people come on their own. Our hikes are friendly, welcoming and relaxed, and you'll be chatting to new people within minutes. Many of the friendships in this community started with someone turning up solo and taking that first step. 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a lovely evening in the hills.

🌅 Fancy joining us for one of our upcoming sunset hikes?

🥾 Book via the link in our bio or via the website at rayofsunadventures.com

18/06/2026

❄️ Lapland Wilderness Adventure | January 2027 ❄️

Imagine skiing through silent snow-covered forests, chasing the Northern Lights, warming up in a traditional Finnish sauna, and spending a night completely off-grid in a remote Arctic wilderness hut beneath a sky full of stars... ✨🌌

This isn't tourist Lapland.

This is the real thing.

A small-group Arctic adventure in partnership with designed for those who want more than a holiday — they want an experience they'll remember for the rest of their lives.

🎿 Nordic backcountry skiing
🥾 Snowshoeing across frozen fells
🧖 Daily Finnish saunas
🧊 Ice hole dip (if you're brave enough!)
🌌 Northern Lights hunting
🕯️ Overnight wilderness hut experience
⛺ Optional Arctic tent sleep-out
🐾 Free day for huskies, snowmobiling, fat biking or relaxing Lapland-style

📅 23–30 January 2027
📍 Lapland, Finland
👥 Small group (7–10 people)
💰 £1,850 per person
💳 Low deposit & payment plans available

If winter magic, adventure, challenge and unforgettable memories sound like your thing, this trip has your name on it. ✨

🎟️ Book via the link in our bio or at rayofsunadventures.com

❓FAQs available on the event page.

16/06/2026

💧 Follow Britain's longest river back to where it all begins...

Step into the wild heart of Mid Wales and discover the source of the River Severn on this unforgettable adventure through the beautiful Hafren Forest 🌲✨

We'll wander through towering pine forests, cross scenic boardwalks, visit stunning waterfalls, uncover ancient history, and follow the young River Severn to the very spot where Britain's longest river begins its 220-mile journey to the sea. Along the way, soak up sweeping Cambrian Mountain views, spot soaring red kites, and enjoy the simple joy of spending a day immersed in nature with like-minded outdoor lovers 🥾🦅💚

There's something truly special about standing at the source of a mighty river and experiencing one of Wales' most peaceful and remote landscapes for yourself.

📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm
📏 15km
⛰️ 410m ascent
🥾 Advanced hike
📍 Hafren Forest, Mid Wales

🌿 Join us for the day hike on Saturday or make a weekend of it and enjoy our full forest retreat experience.

🎟️ Book via the link in our bio or via the website at rayofsunadventures.com/event

Who's ready for a little adventure? ✨

15/06/2026

🌞 Adventure season is in full swing and we've got an incredible few weeks ahead!

From mindful nature walks and summer solstice celebrations to mountain adventures, moonlit hikes and wild weekends away, there's something for everyone.

✨ Coming up:
🌿 FREE Mindfulness Walk & Nature Journalling – Ironbridge
🌅 Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike – Brown Clee Hill
🌄 Summer Solstice Sunset Hike – Stiperstones
💚 Lingen Davies x Ray of Sun Adventures Walk for Wellbeing – Whixall Mosses
💧 Hafren Forest & Source of the River Severn Day Hike
🍓 Sunset & Strawberry Full Moon Hike – Earl's Hill & Pontesford Hill
🎉 FREE Ray of Sun Adventures 3rd Birthday Hike & Pub Celebration
⛰️ Edale Skyline Challenge
🏔️ Y Garn, Glyder Fawr & Glyder Fach, Eryri
🧗 Pembrokeshire Sea Cliff Climbing Weekender
👭 Snowdonia / Eryri Women's Walking Weekender

Whether you're looking for a gentle wellbeing walk, your first summit, a mountain challenge, or a weekend of adventure, we'd love to welcome you along.

🥾 Book now via the link in bio or comment ADVENTURE and I'll send you the link to all these amazing events!

✨ Tag your favourite hiking buddy you'd love to share these adventures with!

Coming solo? You're definitely not the only one. Most people join our events on their own, and before long you'll be chatting, laughing, and making new trail friends. We're a super friendly bunch and there's always a warm welcome waiting for you.

12/06/2026

SUMMER SOLSTICE ADVENTURES 🌅🔥🥾

Celebrate the longest day of the year with not one, but TWO magical Shropshire hikes.

Start the day with sunrise from the highest point in Shropshire, then end it with sunset across one of the wildest ridgelines in the county. Because if the sun is putting in extra hours, we might as well too. ☀️

🌅 Sunrise Hike: Brown Clee Hill
📅 Sunday 21st June 2026
🕓 Meet 3:45am | Finish approx. 7:30am
📏 Approx. 9.5km / 6 miles

Summit Abdon Burf and Clee Burf, watch the hills wake up in golden morning light, and wander on to peaceful hidden gems like Boyne Water. 🌿

Expect pre-dawn walking, birdsong, big views, warm layers, headtorches and that slightly smug feeling of having had an adventure before most people have even made a coffee. ☕✨

🔥 Sunset Hike: Stiperstones
📅 Sunday 21st June 2026
🕣 Meet 8:30pm | Finish approx. 10:30pm
📏 Approx. 5km / 3 miles

Follow rugged trails across the Stiperstones, explore dramatic quartzite tors, soak up golden-hour views, and watch the sun set from one of Shropshire’s most atmospheric landscapes. 🌄

There’s also an optional short scramble to the trig point for those who fancy a little extra adventure. 🪨

Come for the views.
Come for the solstice magic.
Come for the “wow, Shropshire really is showing off today” moments. 🌞

Book your place via the link in bio or head to the website: rayofsunadventures.com 🌿

10/06/2026

DAY 7: Kinlochleven to Fort William 🥾🏴

Our final day on the West Highland Way!

The weather had finally turned. Grey skies, rain in the air, and proper moody Scotland vibes — but thankfully nothing too dramatic. We packed up without too much fuss and made our way out of Kinlochleven, climbing up and into the heart of the Mamores.

This was the only day I had no phone signal, which made me very thankful for my Garmin GPS as backup. Mountain Leader essential kit doing its thing.

And honestly? This was the wilderness and atmosphere we’d been waiting for. Properly away from civilisation, surrounded by mountains, feeling small in the best possible way and completely at one with nature.

The trail stretched ahead in one long line, so there wasn’t much navigating to do. Just one foot in front of the other. Quiet. Steady. Almost meditative. I always find my brain softens in those moments — blissful, serene, peaceful.

Others in the group said… not so much. Apparently they were thinking about life, snacks, sore feet and everything in between. But maybe that’s the magic of the mountains too. They have a habit of putting things into perspective.

Eventually we reached the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre for an essential ice cream and toilet stop, before heading into Fort William and finishing at the official end of the West Highland Way.

What a triumph.
What a team.
What an experience.

That evening we headed to The Geographer for a very well-earned dinner, included in the trip. Everyone received their certificate and goodie bag packed with WHW treats — medal, pin badge, stickers, Bounce protein ball, magnet and pen.

Then it was taxi to the hotel, collapse into bed, and quite possibly the best sleep of our lives.

96 miles.
Over 100 miles with all our extras.
Over 200,000 steps.
Countless memories.

Fancy taking on the WHW? I’ll be running it again and I’m currently taking expressions of interest. I learned so much from leading it for the first time, and there are lots of exciting improvements I want to bring to the next one.

Head to the event page to register your interest: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/west-highland-way-ben-nevis-7-day-expedition-scotland-all-welcome-1 🧡

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