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Walkers' Britain Team
 

Meet the Walkers' Britain & Europe Team

Supporting walkers since 1973

Meet the knowledgeable and dedicated team at Walkers' Britain who are here to help you discover the best walking and hiking trails in the United Kingdom and Europe. 

The Walkers' Britain & Europe team has been taking the walking paths less travelled for over 5 decades. Our team is passionate about Europe, adventure, travel and - of course - delivering exceptional service.

Combined, we've travelled to virtually every corner of Europe and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel. Members of our team are multilingual also speaking French or Spanish. Walkers' Britain & Europe also has a number of highly trained and experienced walking guides that look after you on a selection of guided walking holidays.

Meet the Team

A happy cyclist in beautiful Czech Republic | Els van Veelen

Els van Veelen

Brand Manager

After years in Southeast Asia, Els is now loving life back in Europe — ice-skating in winter, hiking in summer, and sipping wine in charming town squares. One of her top adventures? Exploring Rome on e-bikes with friends.

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Trekking in the Simien Mountains | Jon Millen

John Millen

Operations & Guide

John’s been guiding trips for over 20 years, from trekking the Pyrenees to safaris in East Africa. He now leads our Guided Coast to Coast Walks — bringing stories, skill, and serious trail cred to every trip.

Our new Chief Product Officer for Walkers' Britain | Fiona Marshall

Fiona Marshall

Chief Product Officer

With over thirty years of experience in active travel, Fiona has been crafting new and inspiring tours that highlight the best of active and cultural travel while continuing to strengthen our relationships within the travel industry.

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Trina

Trina Hughes

Travel Consultant

Trina has planned holidays for 40+ years and walked across the UK from the Great Glen Way to Cornwall. She’s also explored the Spanish islands and California’s national parks — with the Eden Project topping her favourites list.

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Walking the Camino de Santiago. | William Counsell

William Counsell

Marketing Manager

William brings a deep passion for travel and adventure to the Walkers’ Britain & Europe team. His journeys have taken him across Europe, Asia and the Americas, including walking the Camino Francés and guiding tours throughout Europe. He loves exploring historic trails and mountain landscapes, with favourite destinations including the Dolomites, Eastern Europe and the French Alps.

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Inah on the Amalfi Coast

Inah Valid

Reservations Consultant

Since joining Walkers’ Britain in May 2023, Inah has brought her passion for people, stories, and slow travel to the team. With adventures spanning the US to Morocco, and Switzerland to the Philippines, she thrives on connecting with locals and soaking up the spirit of a place through genuine, everyday moments.

See my favourite trip Watch my Amalfi Coast reel
Peggy

Peggy Dion

Reservations Consultant

Originally from Provence, Peggy joined Walkers’ Britain in August 2023 after relocating to the UK. She’s drawn to remote trails and long, quiet days of walking, when you can go hours without seeing another soul and really connect with the landscape. Her favourite trips are in the Dolomites, but with her experience writing travel guidebook about the Luberon, the walking trails there hold a special place in her heart. 

See my favourite trip Watch my Provence webinar

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When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative).
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