Leading in Nature

26/09/2026

25/09/2026

I still have spaces left on Practical Mental Health Skills for Outdoor Leaders 👍

Join me for this 1-day CPD course to gain the practical skills and confidence to monitor, prevent, and manage situations where clients experience emotional distress, anxiety, fear and panic.

When: Wednesday 7th October OR Saturday 5th September, 9.30 to 5.00
Where: ERYRI Basecamp Loft at Alpkit, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0BW
Cost: £65
CPD: 1 CPD credit for Mountain Training Association (MTA) and Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) members, and 1 Core CPD credit for British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML) members.
Details & booking: See Events link in bio 👆

23/09/2026

Sometimes a group just comes together 😍

These 10 lovely people summited Yr Wyddfa with me on Saturday, braving a soggy start and some lively wind speeds. For people who didn't know each other at the start, they were so supportive of one another - and five of them went to have a brew together afterwards. My favourite kind of day!!

Thanks RAW Adventures, it's always a pleasure guiding for you! I look forward to the next season 😊

17/09/2026

ONLY A MONTH TO GO!

I'm excited about this as it's something totally new - nature connection but without the seriousness. Just playing, using our imaginations and goofing around like we did when we were kids. I love it and I hope you will too 🤩

Please join me and Dr David Fong for a light-hearted morning, where we might build castles and fairy trails, make little boats to send down a stream, and share a few laughs and tales about what we've built. But no matter what, we'll definitely have fun!

BOOK NOW: https://bookwhen.com/tomfureymt/e/ev-srv56-20261018090000

This event is just one of the many awesome workshops at Furey Festival 2026. The cost associated with this session is a donation, 100% of which will go to . The Tom Furey Memorial Trust, established in memory of local legend Tom Furey, is a registered charity that supports education and training in mountaineering activities for those experiencing financial hardship.

What's more, every workshop at Furey Festival has one space available FREE OF CHARGE for those experiencing financial difficulties.

16/09/2026

Helo pawb! Hey folks!

My Welsh journey continues... I passed the Canolradd (Intermediate) exam in June, and lessons have started again this week. I'm not sure I'm ready... Dw i ddim yn siwr bod i'n barod. Wel, barod i gael panic 😂😂😂

I'm now doing Uwch 1 (that's Higher 1), where the focus is being able to have a more fluent conversation - trio siarad yn rhugl. I'm not sure I'm capable of having a fluent conversation in English but hey, you gotta try, right? 😂

Dw i'n gobeithio i fod yn rhugl mewn dwy flynedd - I hope to be fluent within two years. Wish me luck!!

13/09/2026

Hey folks, my friend Steve from Inside Outside Coaching is running his first CPD training course for the Mountain Training Association in October!!

It's a day-long training that's all about how we as leaders can best support the neurodivergent community to access the outdoors. It'll be in the Peak District (Grindleford) on 17th October.

Steve's an absolute legend. Let me tell you about him. He's a Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader, and Neurodiversity Master Coach with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent adults. For the past four years, he's led wellbeing walks and outdoor activities designed to improve confidence, wellbeing and connection with nature. Alongside this, he manages the support service of an Adult Autism and ADHD Team, giving him both professional and practical expertise in neurodiversity, inclusion and person-centred support. Also he's just a great guy 🤩

Interested? Here's the MTA link: https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/1503282

The only fly in my ointment is that I can't make it to this date, so I'm looking forward to seeing more dates on Tahdah soon 👍

10/09/2026

Bringing Nature Connection into Outdoor Leadership: ALL 2026 DATES!

October 8th, Capel Curig, North Wales
November 15th, MTA Conference, Capel Curig, North Wales
November 27th, BAIML Conference, Buxton
December 6th, Capel Curig, North Wales

WHY SIGN UP?
This specialised CPD day gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate accessible, evidence-based nature connection activities into your professional practice. You’ll benefit from:
💚 Hands-on learning: You'll spend time in and with nature, trying out activities and sharing insights.
💚 An evidence-based framework: The course is rooted in the Five Pathways Model developed by Prof Miles Richardson at Derby University, giving you a validated framework to work with.
💚 Practical takeaways: You'll leave with knowledge and techniques tailored to your work, including the full theory slide deck, an activity guide, ready-to-use grounding scripts, and a set of sensory immersion prompts.

HOW TO BOOK
To book directly with me (October, December): https://leadinginnature.co.uk/events/
To book the MTA or BAIML conference events, use Tahdah.

CPD POINTS
The course confers 1 CPD credit for members of MTA, AMI, and BAIML (Core). All outdoor leaders are welcome, from forest school leaders and Scouts permit holders to Winter Mountaineering Course Instructors and paddlesports leaders.

Huge thanks & diolch to Tyn-y-Coed Hotel for use of the pool room in October & December 🙏

28/08/2026

When was the last time you played outside like you did as a child? Join me and Dr David Fong for a light-hearted morning of exploration, imagination, and general messing about. We might build castles and fairy trails, make little boats to send down a stream, or share a few laughs and tales about what we've built. But no matter what, we'll definitely have a fun, relaxing, and carefree time 🤩

BOOK NOW: https://bookwhen.com/tomfureymt/e/ev-srv56-20261018090000

This event is just one of the many awesome workshops at Furey Festival 2026. The cost associated with this session is a donation, 100% of which will go to the Tom Furey Memorial Trust. Established in memory of local legend Tom Furey, it's a registered charity that supports education and training in mountaineering activities for those experiencing financial hardship. What's more, every workshop at Furey Festival will have one space available FREE OF CHARGE for those experiencing financial difficulties.

Go Outside and Play: the Grownup Edition is a totally new kind of session and I'm delighted to be launching it at the Furey Festival . It's going to be super-lush 😍

26/08/2026

Practical Mental Health Skills for Outdoor Leaders: ALL 2026 DATES!

October 7th, direct booking, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales
November 13th, MTA Conference, Capel Curig, North Wales
November 28th, BAIML Conference, Buxton
December 5th, direct booking, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales

WHY SIGN UP?
This CPD course gives you the vital knowledge and practical skills to confidently manage situations where clients experience emotional distress, anxiety, fear and panic. You’ll gain:
⭐ The ability to monitor for signs of distress, prevent escalation, and support clients who experience emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or panic during an activity.
⭐ A clear understanding of the brain and nervous system's stress response, and why it varies from person to person.
⭐ The confidence to use a range of quick, non-intrusive techniques to calm distressed participants, adapted for use in a dynamic outdoor environment.
⭐ Two digital handouts plus a Certificate of Completion: the full course slide deck and a signposting guide to sources of professional help.

HOW TO BOOK
To book directly with me (October, December): https://leadinginnature.co.uk/events/
To book the MTA or BAIML conference events, use Tahdah.

CPD POINTS
The course confers 1 CPD credit for members of MTA, AMI, and BAIML (Core). All outdoor leaders are welcome, from forest school leaders and Scouts permit holders to Winter Mountaineering Course Instructors and paddlesports leaders.

Huge thanks & diolch to and the lovely staff at Betws-y-Coed for use of the wonderful Basecamp Loft in October & December 🙏