Introducing our new social media ambassadors!
Our favourite influencers and content creators for walking inspiration
Meet our Ambassadors!
When it comes to planning a coastal or countryside adventure, these days many of us turn to our favourite influencers and content creators for inspiration.
Scrolling their technicolour Instagram pages, blog posts and TikToks is like a treasure trove of outdoor creativity that has their followers yearning to strap on their walking boots and head off for a hike to see these spectacular locations for themselves.
With this in mind, this autumn we have appointed the first in a new series of Wales Coast Path and National Trails social media ambassadors, who we will be collaborating with on an ongoing basis to share some of the most beautiful locations from right across Wales. And as time goes by we’ll be adding more social media Ambassadors to our line up, so this is only the beginning…
Expect to see lots of joint Instagram posts across our channels, as well as some forthcoming exclusive blog posts outlining some of our Ambassadors’ favourite walking routes, iconic photo moments and insider intel.
Jessie-Ann Lewis
Jessie is a digital creator based between Cardiff and Carmarthen, whose content focuses on exploring Wales and beyond. She is an enthusiastic walker and runner, and you can also follow her running adventures via @jessielewisgoesrunning
Hanna Rowcliffe
Hanna is a South Wales-based walking influencer. She is a Welsh speaker, and prominent photographer, and her content revolves around showcasing Wales’ abundant natural beauty. Hanna also loves some SUP (stand up paddle board) action and cold water dipping.
Alex Bowden
Alex is a Welsh photographer who creates hiking and coastal content around the UK. He frequently travels around Wales and the UK with his partner, Lauren, capturing beautiful pictures of their adventures together.
Lauren Harwood
Lauren is a Bargoed based hiking and walking influencer. With a real love for adventure, she travels around Wales and the UK with her partner, Alex, finding and exploring the very best routes to promote to her 32,000+ followers.
Carl Bellingham
Carl is a digital creator based in Powys. A hiking enthusiast, Carl spends a lot of time in the Welsh mountains, but he also loves the beauty of the coastline.
Vanessa Jessett
Vanessa’s content captures her hiking adventures and the very best routes across Wales (and beyond!) to explore.
Tanya Knight
Tanya is a digital creator based in North Wales. A Welsh speaker, she loves to travel, and describes herself as ‘happiest when wandering’.
Bethany Handley
Bethany is a writer and disability activist from South Wales. Her content focuses on promoting accessible routes and trails to explore across Wales. As well as being a Wales Coast Path Ambassador, Bethany is also an Ambassador for the Country Living Access for All campaign that champions the right of everyone to enjoy Britain’s green spaces.
Lewis Thomas
Lewis is a digital creator and landscape photographer from Wales. As a landscape photographer his content captures the essence of Wales’ natural beauty, and showcases it to his many followers. Lewis is also a keen tennis player, so he doesn’t sit still for long!
Rebekah Mermaids
Marine conservationist Rebekah describes herself as a ‘waterwoman’ who spends much of her time immersed in the sea (or rivers, or lakes, or waterfalls!). She strongly believes in the healing power of water and nature.
Stacey Taylor
Stacey is a Welsh digital creator who travels all over the world to capture beautiful travel content for her 51,000+ followers.
Nerys Owen
Nerys is a North Wales based influencer. She is a Welsh speaker and an Eryri ambassador. Her content revolves around her travel and adventures across Wales, and she is also the page leader for the hugely popular Instagram accounts @yourwales, @yourcountryside and @your_trees__
Sarah-Jayne Luke
Sarah-Jayne is a digital creator from North Wales. Her content revolves around providing picturesque hiking routes in her corner of Wales to her aspiring audience. Sarah-Jayne is also a qualified marine mammal medic with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue!
Carys Rees
Carys is a South Wales based digital creator. She is a volunteer for the Mountain Rescue Team operating in Bannau Brycheiniog and her content features picturesque spots right across Wales to walk and explore.
Nathan Dixon
Nathan - aka The Travelling Welshman - describes himself as a ‘cruise addict’ but is also hugely passionate about all things Wales. He loves exploring Wales and beyond and shares his experiences with his 13,000+ Instagram followers.
Nat
Nat is a digital creator from Wales whose content focuses on exploring the Welsh landscape from her camper van, with a focus on sustainability. Describing herself as an ‘unconventional gremlin’ she is an avid hiker and she is always sharing her favourite spots with her followers.
