Guide Hire
Individuals and small groups
Geri is available for private hire by the day or half-day by individuals and small groups. Dartmoor is Geri’s home turf but she can guide in any British lowland, coastal, hill and moorland area of Britain.
Routes can be a general introduction to the area or focus on scenery, natural history, ecology, human pre-history and history. Length and terrain can be tailored, from a gentle stroll on easy paths to an all-day hike across trackless moorland. See Geri’s public nature walks and sample guided walks for some of an almost limitless number of options.
Level is generally introductory though Geri has more expertise in natural history and her specialist subject on Mastermind would be woodland mosses! Geri promises not to bore you with more detail than you want, and to keep up the interest of adults and children alike through interaction and simple activities such as looking at bugs through a magnifier or measuring the age of a tree with our hands. We’ll also spend as much time as you wish quietly enjoying what’s around us as we walk or admire a view. Fancy a traditional pasty lunch or a Devon cream tea (or both??) – it can be arranged!
After finding out about your needs and interests, Geri will suggest one or more routes/activities tailored for you.
“Thank you for a magical day!!”
— Sue Viccars, Editor, Dartmoor Magazine
“My day out on the moor with you was the highlight of my week at Two Bridges and I wish I could have gone out with you another day. Glad to hear you are busy and hope you have a good summer sharing your knowledge and experience with those fortunate enough to hire you!”
“Geri tailored a walk for me, in my eighties and not with the best balance. As we walked on the moor she was full of information and is so knowledgeable about the area, its birds, and flowers. Our morning encompassed a visit to see a 1000 year old Yew tree in a nearby churchyard, a thatched longhouse, and finally the beautiful river at Dartmeet. It was a lovely opportunity which I could not have taken on my own. Geri is empathetic and understanding of less able walkers. I would definitely ask her again for another tour.”
— Barbara Dunford
Rates
Weekdays
Full day
£250
Half day
£175
Weekends
Full day
£300
Half day
£225
Full days normally start at 9am or 10am and end around 4pm. Half days normally start at 9am or 10am and end at 1pm; or start 2pm and end 5pm. The precise times will be agreed between yourself and Geri when booking.
Maximum group size varies by activity. Events some distance from Dartmoor incur an additional charge.
