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a place for outside people

it's a bit like Cubs but for adults - meet people, make friends, do things

Wildish Club started with two lonely people looking for others to spend time with outside.

 

Now, it’s a growing community across the UK, meeting up to explore, talk, and connect.

 

Oh, and we make really great coffee.

Welcome

what we do

 

We started with a simple idea – bring people together to spend time outside. Now, the club is a growing, community-led movement expanding across the UK, guided by our monthly Wildish Guide.

 

It’s completely free to join and made possible by sales of our Wildish Coffee.

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why do we do it?

 

Because a few years ago we were really lonely. We felt like outsiders. Starting the Wildish Club helped us find more outside people and now we're not lonely anymore.

 

We believe that when you find something good, it should be shared. So we want to make sure that every place has a space for outside people. 

So wherever you find yourself, you will find like-minded folk nearby.

what our members say

"Each event introduces us to something new—beautiful places, inspiring people, and hands-on activities. We’ve learned skills, made lasting friendships, and feel part of something special."


— Matt & Rebecca

"Wildish Club has been a lifeline. Moving to a rural area, we struggled to meet people—until we found this community. Now, we have friendships, a sense of belonging, and a deeper appreciation for where we live."


— Nicky & Martin 

"Wildish has given me the chance to explore, connect, and try things I never would have done alone. From fly fishing to creative workshops, it's been a gateway to new friendships and experiences."


— Tamsin

how we do it

We have Wildish Clubs and Wildish Guides.

 

Our Wildish Clubs go on Wildish Walks.

These are slow walks, enjoyed by curious people. They are free, and anyone can join. They typically involve good coffee, good people and spending a couple of hours getting lost in nature and learning something new.

 

Once a month we make a Wildish Guide. We send them to our newsletter subscribers and we make them to inspire as many people as possible to spend more time outside.

Clubs sometimes host workshops. These are affordable events focused on learning a specific activity with the help of a professional.

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the next three meets

  • LONDON: Wildish Club Stargazing
    LONDON: Wildish Club Stargazing
    20 Nov 2025, 18:15 – 19:45
    Join Rob and Hannah for a fun Wildish gathering as we have a go at some stargazing! We'll be on the lookout for planets, try to spot some well-known asterisms and how they fit into bigger constellations. With the new moon being 20th November it should give us the best chance of spotting stars.
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  • PEAKS: Wildish Wander ft. Bronte Cottage, North Lees Hall and Edge views
    PEAKS: Wildish Wander ft. Bronte Cottage, North Lees Hall and Edge views
    22 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
    Join Rachel and Lou for another Wildish wander starting with a coffee and catch up at our community hub Open House. We'll head North out of the village along hedgerow lined Baulk lane, through a pretty vale with views of Stanage Edge before passing Bronte cottage and North Lees Hall.
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  • YORKSHIRE DALES: A Wildish Walk Through Time
    YORKSHIRE DALES: A Wildish Walk Through Time
    30 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Led by archaeologist Dr Rose Ferraby, this relaxed walk will follow a gentle route along the edge of the valley at Pateley Bridge. We’ll be thinking about how we see time at different scales in the landscape, from stone monuments and quarries to the less visible traces of human lives. We’ll think about how Nidderdale has changed, and how we imagine what has come before. We’ll end back at Wildish. Bring: sturdy footwear, waterproofs, warm clothes (always windier up top!).
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how we fund it

In a world where everything feels transactional, we want Wildish Club to be different.

That’s why our Wildish Walks will always be free to attend—because community and connection shouldn’t come with a price tag.

As a Community Interest Company, we’re legally bound to be not-for-profit. Any event or workshop with a cost is simply to cover expenses, not to make money.

That said, keeping Wildish Club going takes support. We’re lucky to be funded through grants, private companies, optional memberships, donations, Wildish Bags, and Wildish Club Coffee.

 

Every purchase or contribution helps us bring more people together outside.

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want to join us?

 

We currently have clubs across the UK and more are starting all the time.

If you're lucky enough to have one of these clubs near you, then check out what they're getting up to and get involved.

If there isn't a club near you yet, don't worry, you can still join the Wildish Club, enjoy our Wildish Guides and find people near you to get outside with via our WhatsApp groups. 

Our goal is for every place to have a Wildish Club, so hopefully you will have one near you soon. 

If you would like to get involved and become a host. You can learn more here.

📖 get the wildish guide to getting outside

Plus our weekly newsletter on all things Wildish. Read by thousands every Sunday.

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what we've been up to

we are supported by:


Wildish (previously BearMade), they make bags for wildish people.

We also receive grant funding from Nidderdale AONB and The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust.

 

You can support the Wildish Club directly by purchasing one of our Supporter or Absolute Legend memberships.

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📖 get the wildish guide to getting outside

plus our weekly newsletter on all things Wildish. Read by thousands every Sunday.

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