Lorna, from women-led outdoors community Bird Outdoors, talks to us about the everyday safety challenges faced by women runners — and offers ideas on how community can help.

Within the All The Elements Community there are some incredible disability campaigners, activists and changemakers. In this article you get to meet 6 of the wonderful leaders from our network and learn more about their work.

Meet Spenser Gray! Spenser is currently working to create an information hub, to support disabled and neurodivergent people in rock climbing, mountaineering and hill walking activities. In this article we’re spotlighting his work as part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities series.

Meet Mimi Jones! Mimi is the founder of Queer Out Loud and Director of NeuDICE. In this article we’re spotlighting their work as part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities series.

Meet Pip and Clare! Pip and Clare, are a mum and daughter duo that raise awareness about the importance of supporting learning-disabled people in the outdoors. In this article we’re spotlighting their work as part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities series.

Meet Debbie North! Debbie is the founder of Access the Dales, and the Cabinet Office Appointed Disability and Access Ambassador for the Countryside. In this article we’re spotlighting her work as part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities series.

Meet Emma Harrison! Emma is a physically disabled mountain leader and life coach that loves introducing people to the outdoors. In this article we’re spotlighting her work as part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities series.

Meet Bailey Smith! Bailey is a disabled, autistic, wheelchair user who advocates for equitable employment experiences, access to the outdoors. In this article we’re spotlighting her work as part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities series.

All The Elements community member, fell runner and activist Andrew Wang tackles racism by celebrating the representation of East & Southeast Asian people in the outdoors. Here’s a 5 minute introduction to his work…

All The Elements community members and disability campaigners Clare Millington and Pip Rowlands are a mum and daughter team showing that the outdoors can, and should, be accessible for learning disabled people. Here’s a 5 minute introduction to their work…

All The Elements community members and disability campaigners Vicky and CeCe Balfour are a mum and daughter team tackling disability representation in cycling and beyond. Here’s a 5 minute introduction to their work…

All The Elements community member, ocean diversity advocate and founder of Wave Wahines Yvette Cave is shifting what it means to belong in blue spaces. Here’s a 5 minute introduction to her work…

The seasons are changing, the days are shorter and it’s getting darker earlier - but despite the challenges there are still plenty of adventures to be found. Ian Whiteside from Trek Therapy, joins us to share his tips and advice on adventuring after dark.

Meet the two recipients of the komoot x All The Elements Community Fund - Trekkers UK and Queer Out Here!

Ellen Edenbrow from Inclusive North shares their experience on developing and embedding safe space approaches.

Despite mountain biking's powerful ability to connect people with nature and improve well-being, many individuals still feel excluded. Recently published by Mòr Diversity and Ride Sheffield, this new toolkit asks, "Why aren't you mountain biking?" not as a challenge, but as a crucial call to action.

We are excited to share that each month this year photographer, filmmaker and writer Abbie Merritt is offering at least one half-day photoshoot to groups in the All The Elements Directory that are committed to making green spaces more inclusive and accessible, for free!

Where do you learn how to run inclusive climbing trips? For Xin, ClimbMuz’s Community Support, it’s something she’s built up through attending events. Experiencing moments that have helped her to feel supported, reflecting on them and incorporating them into her own practice. 

The Elemental Challenge was launched following a facebook post calling out for an adult-focused award programme. We caught up with Founder Helen to hear more about her work as well as what it means to become a delivery partner, the benefits of working together and how to get involved.

We’re thrilled to celebrate the release of ESEA Outdoors UK’s 2024 Impact Report, which not only showcases the wide range of events they’ve delivered but also captures the deep and lasting impact they’ve made on individuals and communities across the UK.