Journeys on foot, bike and horse-back, inspiring connection to each other, ourselves and to the world around us, using ancient pilgrimage routes as our guide.

In partnership with The British Pilgrimage Trust, Blundstone UK & Fera GB

Welcome to FareWays

Our UK based project that explores the connections between the outdoors, story-telling and mental health in order to advocate for individual, social and environmental wellbeing.

For the best taste of what to expect, have a listen to the BBC Radio 4 ‘Open Country’ piece on our ride across Scotland: Highlands with horses.

In 2024 we rode across the Highlands in support of two suicide prevention charities. Together with our 14 participants, we raised over £7,000 for Ewen’s Room and James Support Group.
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In 2023 we rode across Scotland to support Scottish charity Venture Trust. With the help of our 40 participants, we raised over £5,000 for their Outdoor Therapy Project for 16-25 year olds & ex-service personnel.
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All The Big Hoof journeys are made on a voluntary basis by those wishing to follow our routes. The Big Hoof is a charity that operates solely as a core team of three individuals. Those who follow our routes do so at their own risk and are required to make appropriate arrangements for themselves.

What is FareWays?

Join

FareWays is a multi-chapter journey. A core team of three travellers on horse and foot will wander the British Isles, using primarily running and riding as a moving meditation to connect to the land.

Connect

Our routes will take inspiration from the British pilgrim paths. Everyone is invited to ride/run/hike/support along the way. Our core chain of connection is the communities through which we travel: establishing relationships and telling stories of the individuals and groups we meet in the hope of both amplifying local voices and platforming initiatives that align with our values.

Create

Our aim is to promote the wonder of the natural world on each pilgrimage route as we travel, so that we can educate and inspire those who wish to follow our trails. During our journeys, FareWays will collect stories from fellow travellers or locals. These stories may be shared through our media platforms for others to experience.