helping people discover the joy of being outdoors together
Wilding Out is a Gloucestershire-based outdoor community helping people explore, connect and create meaningful moments outside. Through guided outdoor experiences, local inspiration and collaborations, we make it easier for more people to enjoy the outdoors, whether that’s a new place, sharing food outside or simply making more time for nature in everyday life.
what we believe
Everything Wilding Out does is shaped by a simple belief: spending time outdoors has the power to make life richer, healthier and more connected. These are the values that guide everything we create.
the outdoors is for everyone
You don’t need experience to enjoy being outside. From walking and wildlife to gardening, picnics or simply sitting with a cup of tea, there’s something for everyone.
small moments matter
A sunrise, a shared meal, a good conversation or simply noticing the changing seasons – it’s often the smallest outdoor moments that leave the biggest impression.
it’s better together
Whether it’s walking side by side, sharing food with a view or discovering somewhere new, some of our most meaningful memories are the ones we create together.
gloucestershire is worth exploring
Whether you live here or are visiting, Gloucestershire is full of beautiful landscapes, hidden gems and independent businesses.
MY STORY
Hi, I’m Roseann (or Zanny, as most people know me). For most of my life, I’ve lived fast, full and firmly scheduled. It was exciting and filled with good things, but over time I realised how easily the small moments that make life feel rich and meaningful can get squeezed out by the pace of everyday life.
So, I began making different choices.
I started making more space for the things that genuinely nourish me: time outdoors, meaningful conversation, movement, thoughtfully shared food, simple pleasures and the kind of moments that leave me feeling calmer, more connected and more like myself.
And that’s how Wilding Out began.
It started with a simple belief: life feels better when we spend more time outdoors. Not because every adventure needs to be extraordinary, but because some of life’s best moments happen when we slow down, explore and share those moments with others.
Today, Wilding Out helps people discover the joy of being outdoors across Gloucestershire. Through inspiring stories, thoughtfully curated outdoor experiences and partnerships with brilliant local businesses and organisations, I hope to help more people explore, connect and experience the county differently.
I believe the outdoors is about so much more than simply getting from A to B. It’s about discovering hidden places, sharing food with a view, supporting independent businesses, noticing the changing seasons and creating meaningful moments that stay with you.
I’m a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader and have spent years exploring Gloucestershire’s landscapes. While we may not have dramatic mountains, we do have rolling hills, hidden valleys, ancient woodlands and countless places that invite us to slow down, look a little closer and discover something new.
My hope is that Wilding Out becomes the place people turn to for inspiration to enjoy the outdoors – whether that’s discovering a hidden corner of Gloucestershire, joining one of our experiences or simply finding new ways to spend more time outside.
Here’s to exploring more, connecting more and spending more time outdoors.
