Becky The Traveller: From banking to hiking 950 miles across the UK

Would you like to walk 950 miles across the UK and write about your hiking adventures? Today’s guest has done exactly that. She’s also turned hiking and adventure blogging into her career! It’s Becky Angell, also known as Becky The Traveller! A few years ago, Becky was made redundant from her job in banking. Seeing it as an opportunity, she decided to try and completely change her life and make the outdoors her job. In non-coronavirus times, she’s usually found on hikes and wild camps around the UK, writing up the best walks and adventures for her popular website. Becky also completed a huge hiking challenge in 2019 – walking 950 miles across the UK for charity. We went for a walk in the Peak District (before the coronavirus lockdown) and recorded the podcast on a hill overlooking Mam Tor. I wanted to ask Becky about her huge hike, how she made the transition to a more outdoorsy career and life and what impact it’s had on her lifestyle. She also reveals how crucial the outdoors has been to her mental health over the years. I hope you enjoy the podcast and Becky’s story. Listen out for her tips at the end of the podcast, as well as the relaxing minute of sounds from nature, recorded by some of you, the listeners! * You’ll find Becky on Instagram @beckythetraveller Her website is Becky The Traveller The Outdoors Fix is on Instagram and Facebook @theoutdoorsfix * If would be fantastic if you could rate, review and subscribe to the podcast – it really helps other people discover it – and please feel free to spread the word to your family and friends! Thanks! Liv x * If you have been affected by any of the issues in the podcast episode, there is more information and support in the links below: Mind – the mental health charity NHS – mental health * The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk It is proudly supported by Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports – stores nationwide and online offering everything you need to equip you for the best outdoors experience.