I grew up in rural Cheshire and have fond memories of exploring the
local countryside, gallivanting around country parks and inventing
stories and games to fuel the imagination.
Now I'm based in beautiful Cumbria with my family, between the
stunning Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks and still
have the same passion to explore and access new places.
I initially wrote a series of story walks that focused on
giving children and the young at heart the best opportunities to
get outside, to explore and to have adventures that are fun and
inspiring from their perspective.
I have now published over 20 Tale Trails and also continue to work
as a freelance writer and researcher for external organisations.
Writing and mapping has become a real passion of mine and combining
this with the outdoor environment is a dream come true.
My background
I have 12 years professional experience as a self employed teacher
in mainstream, private and care industry education. I am a
qualified Mountain Leader and development trainer within outdoor
education.
My background means I have an excellent awareness of how to really
engage with young people and also to understand how to choose areas
that are appropriately accessible, safe and achievable for children
to explore with grown ups.
I have a natural ability to interpret and work with environments to
achieve the most impact for the people who visit them. I get
excited by the prospect of showcasing outdoor
environments at their best and find I often have
a crystal clear vision for how this can be achieved in
practical terms.
I have excellent local knowledge of Cumbria and the surrounding
counties and have recently developed trails for a variety of other
locations ranging from hills forts in Northumberland to Covent
Garden in London.
Anja Phoenix.
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