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Leonie Palmer

Born and bred in Oxfordshire and a naturally free-spirited explorer, Leonie has traveled and worked her way around the world, with time spent in the Bolivian Amazon, Chilean Patagonia, the Indian Himalaya, and the east coast of Thailand. She has worked as an outdoor guide, ecologist, and even a "lumberjill," and loves sharing the knowledge she has gained with others. Currently, she is semi-settled in Argyll, Scotland, in a tiny house by the sea.

Upcoming Trips with Leonie

Hiking Scotland’s Northern Isles: Orkney & Shetland

Jul 10 - 19, 2026

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England Coast to Coast

Sep 1 - 12, 2026

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Client Testimonials

"Leonie was great—enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and with a great sense of humor. "

Lewis H.

Washington, DC

"Leonie was excellent in every way. She knew all the flora and fauna and how to count to ten in the local dialect. She even entertained us by swimming in a tarn! "

Melanie S.

New Castle, NH

"Leonie was a lovely, wonderful, and superb guide. She was caring and knowledgeable of the area and handled many details of every day. Leonie was excellent in every way, and just a great person to interact with."

Robert C.

Pittsboro, NC

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