Tough Girl Podcast

Words by Cherelle:   Steppers UK is an outdoors organisation that aims to encourage diverse and under represented communities to participate in outdoor activities. Currently, Steppers UK focuses on hiking and cycling with plans to explore the outdoors further in the future.    The inspiration behind Steppers UK comes from wanting to improve representation in the outdoors & change the image & stigma associated with being ‘outdoorsy’ or enjoying outdoor activities. Many communities have a heritage in Africa, The Caribbean & Asia, where nature is in abundance and very much part of culture, however, there is a disconnect with the people of the diaspora. We have lost contact with nature.    Steppers UK aims:  Promote diversity within outdoor spaces & improve access for those lacking ability, representation, or opportunity  Increase the physical & mental well-being of our participants  Normalise the visibility of Black & Brown faces within outdoor activities  Support participates to eradica