Enjoying the view over Snowshill in the Cotswolds | Els van Veelen Blog home / Meet the Team: Els van Veelen 0 As the brand manager for Walkers' Britain, I’m lucky to combine my love for active travel with the job of helping others discover the joy of walking holidays across the UK and Europe. I’m Dutch by birth, so you could say cycling is in my DNA, I grew up with handlebars in hand and the flatlands under my tyres. That passion has led me down some stunning trails: I’ve cycled from Prague to Vienna, tackled the undulating backroads of the Isle of Wight, and followed the hops and hops of the Bavarian Beer Trail. But it’s not just about the bike, I’ve found equal joy on foot, exploring the rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula, the calm of the Cote d’Azur, the alpine paths of Switzerland, and trails through the Lake District and Bavaria. Even closer to home, the walking tracks around London never fail to surprise. My heart is drawn to places where culture, landscapes and a good pub come together. I’ve got my eye on more of Ireland’s walking trails, there’s something magic about a misty path leading to a cosy pub with local music and warm conversation. On the continent, Provence keeps calling, with its lavender fields and hilltop villages, and I’m itching to lace up my boots for more Italian coastal and mountain routes. For me, travel is slow, immersive, and always active. Whether by boot or by bike, there’s no better way to experience a place than under your own power, and that’s what I hope to share with every traveller who finds their next walk with us. Meet the rest of the team. Team, Els, About us Related Posts Walking the Larapinta Trail in Australia | Tali Emdin Meet the Walkers' Britain Team: Tali, GM Learn more about Tali, the General Manager of Walkers' Britain. Hear about her adventures around the world and her top travel advice. Read More South West Coast Path walker pauses beside the trail sign near a beach | Peter Wells Traveller’s Tale: Walking The South West Coast Path Read Peter’s firsthand account of walking England’s South West Coast Path, where fossil-studded cliffs, wild ponies and grey seals make for an unforgettable coastal adventure. Read More Image: Thomas Riddle Walking the West Highland Way: "This is why people come to Scotland" Starting from the north of Glasgow and into the highlands of Scotland, Tom shares his day-to-day encounters and jaw-dropping scenery that left him realising: “This is why people come to Scotland." Read More Penada Geres National Park Hikers, Portugal Why Northern Portugal’s Peneda-Geres is your Next Great Walk Quiet trails, timeless villages, and the soul of authentic Iberia Read More Sheep in bluebell fields in the Lake District | Ray Cross Guide to Sheep Spotting on an English Walking Holiday What Are Ewe?… I Am a Ewe! Meeting Britain’s Most Charming Trail Companions on Your Walking Holiday. Read More A hiker soaking up the breathtaking landscapes of Écrins National Park | Guillaume Galvani The 27 Best Walking Holidays in 2027 The UK and Europe's top walking holidays and hiking tours for 2027. Read More