Lizzy Mills

Lizzy has a passion for the outdoors, nature and travelling. She was a teacher and Head of Sixth Form for over 12 years, fitting Mountain leader and expedition work in during spare time. Two years ago, Lizzy took the leap and left education. It was whilst working in education that Lizzy really came to understand the benefits of getting outside for her own mental wellbeing. Lizzy is an advocate for positive mental health and has her First Aid for Mental Health and completed a qualification in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. 

Lizzy has led walks in the UK and all over the world, from Everest Base Camp to the Arctic Circle trail in Greenland. She has also done lots of personal trekking and travelling to many countries, from hiking in remote regions of Norway to winter mountaineering in the High Atlas mountains and snowmobile guiding in Arctic Greenland. 

Lizzy is a qualified Mountain Leader, Nordic Walking Instructor, Navigation tutor, First Aid Trainer and holds numerous paddling qualifications. She is an avid hiker, climber and horse rider.