Speaking Events

An Evening of Adventure – Saturday 25th November 2023

Once again, we have an exciting line-up of inspirational speakers at this ever popular illustrated talk night.

Join us for an evening of enthralling talks by three speakers who share their inspirational stories of individual global challenges and adventures

Steve Hill MBE – Fourteen marathons across the Eastern & Western hemispheres

Having run through jungles, deserts and the frozen wastes of the artic, ultra-runner, Steve Hill will enthral you with his latest epic challenge to complete 14 back-to-back marathons across both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Fluff Miller – Cycling across the Land of Fire & Ice: A solo, unsupported bikepacking adventure across Iceland

Setting out to cross Iceland by bike, Fluff Miller not only endured extreme weather conditions, but also
had to survive earth quakes and volcanic eruptions whilst alone in the middle of a bleak and frozen landscape.

Liz Tromans – Conquering the 550 mile Highland Trail

In 2023 Liz Tromans became the oldest woman to complete the gruelling Highland Trail 550. Crossing the remote Scottish wilderness, it said to be one of the toughest, unsupported bike packing races in the world.

Saturday 25th November 2023

Tickets available at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/journeyman-guides

Venue: dove stone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Greenfield, OL3 7NE

Doors & bar open 6:30pm.

£10.00 per ticket, available at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/journeyman-guides

For further details contact: Chris at info@saddleworthdiscoverywalks.co.uk

Bar and charity raffle to raise money for Dr. Kershaw’s Hospice 

Chris Maylor, who is the author of the best selling walking guidebook, Saddleworth Discovery Walks, regularly speaks about his writing, books and adventures at various events and functions. To enquire about booking chris to give a talk, email him at info@saddleworthdiscoverywalks.co.uk

Marsden Walking Festival

Chris is the guest speaker at the inaugural Marsden Walking Festival, at which he will be talking about how he came about writing his popular walking guidebooks.

Saturday 15th September 2018

Marsden Mechanics Institute, Marsden, West Yorkshire

Tickets and details at: www.facebook.com/events/446176269185978/497599657376972/?notif_t=admin_plan_mall_activity&notif_id=1531816061092690

Chris also organises the annual Evening of Adventure talk nights, at which inspirational speakers will captivate you with their stories of endurance and adventure, and are guaranteed to awaken the inner adventurer in you.

The next talk night is Friday 21st September 2018 at the Saddleworth Outdoor Festival. See below for full details.