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About Us

We’re not just another hiking & adventure group. We are a tribe!

The Wanderlust Women is an initiative born out of the need to normalise Muslim women exploring and being visible in the great outdoors. We are a hiking and adventure group that provides like-minded women with the space, knowledge, and skills to traverse green spaces with confidence.

We are mission-driven, and we want to see women gain confidence in using their new-found or re-ignited skills to explore their homelands and beyond. We want to see more Muslim women in outdoor spaces.

Our audience is predominantly Muslim women, and we have found that the profound impact that being part of this wonderful sisterhood has had on our attendees can often not be described in words. It’s a community, a safe space, and a place where we can all connect back to our roots, being God-centred as well as healing from past experiences-all through nature.

We have a vision that is centred around representation, inclusivity, and visibility for Muslim women. We are here to stay; we are here to break barriers and stereotypes placed upon us; and we are here to change what others misconceive as the typical walker, hiker, and mountaineer. The stigma attached to Muslim women and the BAME communities is not only harming them but society at large, and having experienced and faced barriers placed upon her by others in these spaces, Amira has made it her personal life mission to change the perceptions people have of Muslim women in the outdoors through the work we do here at The Wanderlust Women.

Since having founded the group during lockdown 2020, Amira is proud to have been a part of so many women's’ journeys, learning, exploring, and revisiting nature and all that it has to offer. We have provided opportunities ranging from courses on navigation and outdoor skills to day activities in hiking, rock climbing, ghyll scrambling, wild swimming, wild camping, paddle boarding, and even mountain biking. More recently, we have expanded overseas, offering hiking adventures and expeditions worldwide.

The Wanderlust Women also organise retreats within the UK, with each retreat focusing on a different set of skills and knowledge with a close connection to mindfulness and nature.

If you’ve read this far, the question now is: will we see you on our next adventure?

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Meet The Wanderlust Team

Amira

Founder

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BELONGING | The North Face

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BELONGING | The North Face

The North Face releases “Belonging”, a short film that follows Amira Patel through her journey of self-discovery, enriched by a celebration of sisterhood. Join her on her time through the Himalayas to the basecamp supported by a female team, each day delving into more challenging conditions and demanding a powerful sense of self to make it to her finish line.

Trailer I AM CAPABLE : The Wanderlust Women, a Muslim hiking group, go wild swimming for first time.

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Roxy the Zoologist

Trailer I AM CAPABLE : The Wanderlust Women, a Muslim hiking group, go wild swimming for first time.

I AM CAPABLE TRAILER After experiencing injustice when hiking in the English countryside, Amira Patel decided she wanted to help create a safe space for Muslim women outdoors. She founded her own group, the Wanderlust Women. During lockdown, Amira found a love of wild swimming: it was a place of stillness, in which she could connect to God, yet she always swam on her own… until now. For the first time ever, Amira is joined by two other women to swim together in the beauty of the Lake District. Summaya and Sham are apprehensive upon arrival; it is a big thing for them to be stepping out the box of what is deemed to be normal for Muslim women. After the initial shock wears off, they experience the transformative effect of cold-water immersion. They form a powerful sisterhood, finding strength in one another’s bravery in helping to breakdown the stereotypes and boundaries that exist. This is a film made by an all-woman crew, about women. The film was made for my final submission for my Masters in Wildlife Filmmaking from UWE. Produced and Directed by Roxy Furman Main Camera Katie Wardle Underwater Elizabeth Streeter Additional Photography Roxy Furman Laura Pennafort Cornelia Lee Editor Roxy Furman Colourist Amy Beton Visual Effects Cornelia Lee Music Rosa Di-Finizio Sound Design Galan Fyr Contributors Amira Patel Shamaila Begum Summaya Raja The Wanderlust Women Special Thanks to My Mentor Laura Howard #IAmCapable #TheWanderlustWomen #AmiraPatel #FemaleFilmmaker

Trailer I Am Capable by Roxy

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Amira The wanderlust

Trailer I Am Capable by Roxy

After facing racial injustice in the countryside, Amira decided she wanted to help create a safe spacer muslim women outdoors. She founded The wanderlust Women. During Lockdown Amira found a love for wild swimming. Here is short film on Amira taking women from her community to Lake District for a swim. Produced and directed by Roxy music by rosadifinizio

Muslim women embark on a journey of self discovery and healing in the mountains

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Amira The wanderlust

Muslim women embark on a journey of self discovery and healing in the mountains

Our hikes and adventures are a unique opportunity for Muslim women to connect with fellow adventurers, explore new destinations, and discover their inner strength. We focus on self-discovery and healing, as well as connecting to faith on a deeper level. Our expeditions are designed to push you outside of your comfort zone and help you break through your boundaries. Come join us on an adventure you'll never forget Film by Duo Film Canary island - Mount Tiede Featuring The Wanderlust Women Instagram @the.wanderlust.women @amira_thewanderlust Website : https://www.thewanderlustwomen.co.uk #mountains #islam #muslim #hike

Amira the Wanderlust - The Muslimah mountaineer - Introduction

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Amira The wanderlust

Amira the Wanderlust - The Muslimah mountaineer - Introduction

Welcome to my channel! My name is Amira, and I am a Muslimah mountaineer who is passionate about travelling the world, breaking barriers, and paving the way for Muslim women. Through my solo travels, I aim to challenge misconceptions and show the world the beauty of different cultures and places. Join me as I climb mountains in each country, breaking free from the ordinary and living life like a true traveler. As a mountaineer and adventurer, I thrive on exploring unknown places. Solo travel has taught me valuable lessons, allowing me to discover my true self and embrace the diversity of our world. Living like a traveler has given me a unique perspective on life, constantly pushing me to step out of my comfort zone and experience new things. Through my expeditions, I aim to inspire others to push their limits and embrace the thrill of conquering their own mountains. As a Muslim woman mountaineer, I face unique challenges and misconceptions. Through my YouTube channel, I hope to break down these barriers by showcasing the beauty of my faith and culture. By sharing my experiences, I aim to educate and inspire others to embrace diversity and foster understanding. As a female adventurer, I am also dedicated to empowering women in the world of adventure. By documenting my solo travels and mountaineering expeditions, I hope to inspire other women to follow their dreams and overcome societal barriers. Together, we can shatter stereotypes and pave the way for more women to pursue their passions fearlessly. Thank you for being here. You can follow me on my adventures below Socials Website: https://www.thewanderlustwomen.co.uk Instagram : @amira_thewanderlust @the.wanderlust.women TikTok : @amirathewanderlust123 Like Comment Subscribe Peace and love

The Alps Road trip - Stories of a Muslimah hiker and adventurer

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Amira The wanderlust

The Alps Road trip - Stories of a Muslimah hiker and adventurer

Welcome to my channel! My name is Amira, and I am a Muslimah mountaineer who is passionate about travelling the world, breaking barriers, and paving the way for Muslim women. Through my solo travels, I aim to challenge misconceptions and show the world the beauty of different cultures and places. Join me as I climb mountains in each country, breaking free from the ordinary and living life like a true traveler. In this video we travel across the Alps , Munich, Innsbruck and the Dolomites. As a mountaineer and adventurer, I thrive on exploring unknown places. Solo travel has taught me valuable lessons, allowing me to discover my true self and embrace the diversity of our world. Living like a traveler has given me a unique perspective on life, constantly pushing me to step out of my comfort zone and experience new things. Through my expeditions, I aim to inspire others to push their limits and embrace the thrill of conquering their own mountains. As a Muslim woman mountaineer, I face unique challenges and misconceptions. Through my YouTube channel, I hope to break down these barriers by showcasing the beauty of my faith and culture. By sharing my experiences, I aim to educate and inspire others to embrace diversity and foster understanding. As a female adventurer, I am also dedicated to empowering women in the world of adventure. By documenting my solo travels and mountaineering expeditions, I hope to inspire other women to follow their dreams and overcome societal barriers. Together, we can shatter stereotypes and pave the way for more women to pursue their passions fearlessly. Thank you for being here. You can follow me on my adventures below Socials Website: https://www.thewanderlustwomen.co.uk Instagram : @amira_thewanderlust @the.wanderlust.women TikTok : @amirathewanderlust123 Like Comment Subscribe Peace and love

Diversifying the outdoors - meet Amira The Wanderlust

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Blacks Outdoors

Diversifying the outdoors - meet Amira The Wanderlust

For International Women's Day this year, we met Amira The Wanderlust in The Langdale Valley, The Lake District. Amira is a adventurer, hiker and founder of The Wanderlust Women. Amira's aim is to diversify the outdoors to show that the outdoors truly is a space for all. She aims to break down the barriers of wearing the niqab and create a safe space for Muslim Women to hike outdoors, whilst being part of a community of women that support and celebrate each other. Check out our video to learn more about Amira's mission and plans for the future. Let us know in the comments how her story has inspired you! Read more here: https://www.blacks.co.uk/blog/diversifying-the-outdoors-amira-the-wanderlust Follow Amira on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amira_thewa... Follow The Wanderlust Women: https://www.instagram.com/the.wanderl... Keep an eye on our socials where we will be sharing more inspirational stories: Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/blacks_online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacksonline Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/blacks_online Shop online at: https://www.blacks.co.uk/ #UKhikes #EverydayLifeOutdoors #InternationalWomensDay #AmiraTheWanderlust #DiversifyingOutdoors #Accessibility #Diversity #TheWanderlustWomen

Encouraging Muslim women to start hiking | BBC - BBC

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Encouraging Muslim women to start hiking | BBC - BBC

Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Amira is the founder of @the.wanderlust.women - a group that encourages Muslim women to get outdoors. For more information on groups working to increase diversity in the outdoors, visit www.alltheelements.co Produced by Pi Studios Director: Adu Lalouschek Executive Producers: James Emtage, Alex Bennett-Grant Producer: Fran Mirza Researcher: Paris Bethel DOP: Josh Williams Sound Operator: Soroosh Gholampur Editors: James Crosland-Mills, Billy Dudley Graphics: Nick Fatouris, Seth Josephs Grade: Framestore Sound Design: Alexander Wells, Jon McMullen #BBC #Outsiders #BBCiPlayer All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the 'Are all programmes that are broadcast available on BBC iPlayer?' FAQ 👉 https://bbc.in/2m8ks6v.

The Wanderlust Women

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The Wanderlust Women

There was a time when Amira Patel had never hiked, and upon her first 3km hike up Rivington Pike with her mother, Aysha, she struggled. A few years on, and Amira has now inspired and created an outdoors community of over 1000 Muslim women in a social hiking group called ‘The Wanderlust Women’. This is Amira and Aysha’s story of joint turmoil resulting in a discovery of the outdoors, as well as their experiences of diversifying the space as Muslim women. A film by Frit Tam https://www.passionfruitpictures.co/films/the-wanderlust-women Winner of Best Professional Film Award in the BMC TV Women In Adventure film competition 2021, sponsored by Montane Find out more: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/waf We're the BMC. Climb walls, rock, hills, ice or mountains? Join us. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/join

The Wanderlust Women Films

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