Welcome to the Backpacks And Bruises site and Home of The Herd Walking Group, somewhere we hope you will find inspiration for adventure in the great outdoors.

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We began vlogging our hikes and adventures on YouTube 8 years ago and believe passionately about sharing and encouraging others to spend time in the outdoors.

Backpacks And Bruises actively champions the huge benefits and effect that time in these great landscapes has on us all physically and mentally. 

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We are proud to say The Herd Walking Group is now into its 7th Year. The Herd is a welcoming, encouraging, helpful bunch of likeminded individuals that look out for each other and believe the outdoors is there for everyone.  Our meets are once a month where we share the love of the Peak District with fun and laughter all the way, we don't take ourselves too seriously and you will always be welcomed with a big smile and made to feel like one of the Herd from everyone.

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Onward! 

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