Nicky Merrett

Name:  Nicky Merrett 

Company Name:  Hiking Highs 

About us:

Hiking Highs works with 12 Guides who aim to inspire folk in the Lake District Mountains and share their passion for hills.  Nicky, founder of Hiking Highs, lives at the foot of Helvellyn, and the Helvellyn Massif is her playground all year round. Using poles in the fells and also teaching their magic is Nicky's passion, alongside Navigation, to those keen to develop their skills in the hills. 

As an accomplished Nordic Walking Coach for hiking and distance events, Nicky found her clients were keen to explore the higher fells, so took the next step to qualify as a Mountain Leader in 2018. She found herself being inspired by her clients, pushing their boundaries and giving an all round uplifting experience to all who walk with her. This has also led to inspiring folk to loose the fear of being 'lost' and gain confidence in map reading. Nicky now teaches Navigation for the National Navigation award Scheme (NNAS). 

There's always a story with Nicky, and knowledge of the surroundings in which they walk. There is always an excitement amongst hiking groups for Nicky to give folk the tools in order to achieve and gain confidence in the fells. Nic's regular hikers have joined her on many walking holidays, both high and low level all over The Lakes. Now Nic's main goal is to help hikers to escape into the fells on a bespoke adventures, allowing the days to be tailored to her clients' abilities and fitness levels. 

What’s on offer? 

Nordic walking for the fells courses 

Bespoke nordic walking tuition for all ages & fitness levels 

Navigation tuition – Beginners to advanced 

Guided hiking in the Lake District. 

Contact details 

Telephone: 07976 949488 

Email: enquiries@hikinghighs.co.uk 

Website: www.hikinghighs.co.uk 

Walk Locations

Beckside Car Park, Glenridding - CA11 0PA 

Staveley Mill Yard, Staveley, Nr Kendal - LA8 9LR 

Crow Park, Keswick - CA12 5DJ8 9LR