Our Story
Real people. Real trails.
Meet the person behind Outdoorly Adventures, and why I believe the best way to know a place is to walk it with good company.
Why Outdoorly Exists
Hi, I'm Raj
I'm the founder and lead guide of Outdoorly Adventures. Guests just call me Raj. Since I was a teenager I've been chasing new places, and not for the postcard view. What I love most is meeting the people who actually live there: the café owner who points you to the best path, the stranger on the ridge who ends up sharing their lunch.
How it started
What started as a few friends joining me on weekend walks grew, over more than ten years, into guided hikes and trips for groups. In 2025 I turned it into Outdoorly, so anyone can join the kind of walks I'd been sharing with friends for years.
What a walk with Outdoorly feels like
The best hikes aren't about ticking off landmarks. They're quiet trails, coastal paths where the only sound is the waves, and the kind of connection you only find when you put your phone away and talk to the person next to you. Locals over landmarks: we go where the people and the stories are. Phones stay in pockets, conversations happen, and strangers often leave as friends.
Small groups, always
I keep groups small, so you're never just a face in a crowd and nobody gets left at the back. Everyone gets a proper conversation.
Who it's for
Our hikes are for adults only, so you can expect a relaxed, grown-up group and good conversation. First-timers, regular walkers and solo travellers are all welcome, and everyone is made to feel at home. Every hike is marked with its distance, climb and difficulty, so you can choose what suits you. Not sure which walk to pick? Say hello and I'll help you choose.
How I look after the group
Your safety matters more than reaching the summit. Before each walk I plan the route and check the weather and conditions. On the day I brief the group on the route and pace, and I'll change the plan or turn back if conditions aren't right.
A little more about me
Coastlines are my favourite places to walk, from the English cliffs to the Italian shore. Off the trail, you'll find me hunting for the best coffee and cake in town, and usually losing arguments about which hike was the best one yet.
Ready for your first walk?
Come put your phone down, lace up your boots, and walk with me.
