Mission

FareWays explores the connections between moving through the land, story-telling and mental health in order to advocate for individual, social and environmental wellbeing, while challenging notions of what a rider, runner or traveller should be. 

Through long-distance journeys on foot and horse-back, our goal is to be a step on the journey to a happier, healthier and globally considerate world, while promoting old trails in new ways. 

Vision

Adventure: we undertake journeys for their own challenge, and as a powerful tool to share and inspire individuals to join us in whatever way they can; to walk, ride, run, cycle - everyone is welcome. Each step together is a little adventure into something new. 

Healing: we aim to raise funds and awareness for chosen causes, with a focus on mental health, welfare or child/refugee welfare. We hope to encourage connection to nature, movement, natural horsemanship and community spirit. We hope that our actions may be a source of inspiration and a vehicle for better mental health. 

Connection: make accessible an inclusive and unifying way to travel, with the spirit of the horse as the centre-point. By supporting a local, active charity, we aim to bring people together to realise a regenerative, inclusive, considerate outlook.

Values

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that one size does not fit all, that there are as many different barriers as solutions in adventure and outdoor pursuits. Through the ageless neutrality of the horse and the land, our diversity is a natural part of The Big Hoof. 

Collaboration 

We believe that our greatest strength and potential lies in our ability to work together; to cross borders, to break down stigmas, to share skills and resources, and to support the efforts of other organisations and communities wherever we can.

Community 

We believe in the healing strength of a united community, and we are committed to spreading a responsible and inclusive message in the world of adventure, both online and wherever we tread. 

Wellbeing 

We believe in the interdependence of physical and mental health, and understand that time spent in nature is one of the most effective ways of promoting both. We will be exploring our place within the British landscape as we travel, using a range of holistic practices.  With the healing power of the horse and benefits of physical movement at the root of everything we do, our mission is to offer a curative journey for everyone who joins.

Sustainability and Environmental Impact

We aim to use our voice and actions to advocate for and inspire environmental understanding and sustainable travel.

We believe that travel by foot and horse is a key means of reducing human impact on the environment and appreciating the land. We encourage our supporters to consider the ways in which their own journeys affect the world around them. We try and limit our fossil-fuelled transport preferring instead to use public transport, bikes, horse and foot where possible. We collaborate with and seek advice from groups working to advocate for sustainable practices in the outdoors.