August 2026 | Elevate Netwalking - Bickerton Poacher Evening Walk

Elevate Netwalking® Cheshire – Bickerton Poacher evening walk

This month’s walk is an early evening gathering in Bickerton, making the most of the longer summer evenings and creating space to pause amongst busy summer schedules.

We’ll meet at 6pm at The Bickerton Poacher and walk together as the sun starts to lower in the sky. Evening walks can bring a different pace and energy, offering an opportunity to decompress at the end of the day and transition more gently into the evening.  There is the option to meet earlier for a refreshing drink before the walk starts if you would like to start the connection early.

As summer starts to soften towards autumn, this walk also creates space to notice what feels like it’s shifting or asking for attention as we head towards a new season.

As with all Elevate Netwalking® events, the walk is facilitated by a qualified coach and includes gentle coaching prompts and bespoke Elevate Netwalking® coaching cards to invite reflection, conversation and perspective as we walk.

What is Elevate Netwalking®?

I created Elevate Netwalking® because I was looking for a way to connect with other business owners and professionals in a way that felt more natural for me. Less formal networking rooms and more movement, side-by-side conversations and human-first connection.

I needed a way to step away from the busyness of work and day-to-day life and spend a couple of hours outdoors walking, thinking and connecting with others while having the sort of conversations that help you understand the person behind the job title.

Elevate Netwalking® is more than a walk and time out of the office. It’s an intentional space to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and slow down enough to notice what’s going on for both you and those around you.

The networking happens naturally through conversation along the way. There’s no pitching and no forced introductions. Just people with a shared understanding that we need connection, perspective and space away from our to-do lists in order to work and live well.

The walks are facilitated by a qualified coach and include gentle coaching prompts and bespoke Elevate Netwalking® coaching cards to invite reflection on what’s going on for you right now. You’re welcome however you arrive and whatever’s on your mind has space to be explored, rather than fixed or brushed over.

People often come once to try it, then return regularly throughout the year as part of their working rhythm and wellbeing practice. Most leave feeling clearer, calmer and more energised than when they arrived.

What to expect

• Guided group coaching walk
• Relaxed conversation and reflective prompts
• Fresh air, movement and perspective
• 5km loop through woodland with panoramic views of the Cheshire Plain
• Optional before walk at Bickerton Poacher for anyone who would like to connect beforehand

The route is approximately 5km with mainly flat terrain. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather. Walks go ahead in most weather conditions.

Upcoming walks

You can view upcoming Elevate Netwalking® walks and subscribe to the events calendar below to keep the dates in your diary and make the walks part of your regular rhythm throughout the year.

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Ticket Options

We try to make Elevate Netwalking® as accessible as possible for people to come along regularly and build the walks into their working rhythm and wellbeing practice. As such, we have 3 ticket options available:

• One-Off Walker – £25. Perfect if you’re joining us occasionally or trying Elevate Netwalking® for the first time.
• Community Walker – £15. For those wanting to make Elevate Netwalking® part of their regular rhythm, development and connection throughout the year.
• Supported Place – £5. A small number of supported places are available for those in the early stages of building a business or where finances may currently be a barrier to attending regularly.

If you're unsure which ticket option is best for you, feel free to contact Ellie Lloyd-Ones on hello@elevatewithellie.co.uk

A few more things…

• You’ll receive full joining details and a pre-event information form after booking
• Exact routes may vary slightly depending on the group and conditions on the day
• Elevate Netwalking® is inclusive and welcoming - you don’t need to be a seasoned hiker, just comfortable walking at a steady pace for a couple of hours
• We pick up litter where appropriate as part of caring for the spaces we walk in
• 10% of ticket sales are donated to Cheshire Wildlife Trust to support conservation across Cheshire

“Absolutely loved this morning! Stunning walk around Delamere while we discussed our businesses and lives. I’d really recommend this to anyone in business - unlike other networking events, you get to know each other on a more personal level while taking in the nature around you. Will 100% do this again!”

-Dan Edwards