Supporting wellbeing, connection and personal growth

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Who it’s for

We are open to anyone who wants to spend time outdoors in a supportive, welcoming environment. You do not need experience or specialist kit, just a willingness to take part.
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How We Work

We keep groups small, plans clear and expectations honest. Our expeditions are carefully guided, thoughtfully paced and shaped around the people taking part.
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Our Ethos

We value care over bravado, inclusion over exclusivity and experience over performance. Everything we do is grounded in respect for people, place and shared time outdoors.
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Who we are

Beyond The City CIC is a Community Interest Company delivering outdoor expeditions that support wellbeing, connection and personal growth through nature.
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why we exist

Our purpose

We believe meaningful outdoor experiences should be accessible and welcoming, not intimidating or exclusive. Time spent in nature can have a lasting impact, and everyone deserves the chance to experience it.
Connection
Our work is rooted in connection to nature and shared experience. Time outdoors, spent together, helps people slow down, reconnect and feel more present.
Growth
We focus on practical learning and personal challenge at an individual pace. People are supported rather than pushed, with space to build confidence, learn new skills and leave feeling more grounded.
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Our mission

To use outdoor adventure and wild spaces to support wellbeing, confidence and connection, helping people reconnect beyond the city.
Community
Beyond The City is a Community Interest Company, which means we exist to benefit people and communities rather than private profit.
Reinvestment
Any surplus we generate is reinvested into making expeditions more accessible, developing future community-focused projects and expanding opportunities for people who may not otherwise access the outdoors.
Why it matters

Our impact

Modern life often pulls people away from stillness, connection and the natural world. Beyond The City CIC creates space to pause, reflect and reset.
lasting effect
Participants regularly tell us they leave expeditions feeling more confident, more present, more connected to others and rested and re-energised.
Looking Ahead
As a Community Interest Company, our long-term aims are to reduce barriers to accessing the outdoors, support wellbeing through nature-based experiences and build inclusive outdoor communities.
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The future

The impact of our expeditions often extends well beyond time spent outdoors. Many people take new skills, confidence and perspective back into everyday life.
Responsible Growth
As Beyond The City grows, we are committed to doing so thoughtfully and at a pace that allows us to maintain quality, care and integrity in everything we offer.
People First
We will continue to place people at the centre of our work, ensuring experiences remain inclusive, supportive and true to our purpose.

Ian O'Hara

Meet Ian, the founder of Beyond The City CIC and the experienced guide behind every adventure. A devoted family man with three children and more than 15 years spent in the wilderness, Ian combines his armed forces background with a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors to lead truly unforgettable expeditions. His love of nature, paired with his enthusiasm for connecting with new people, creates an atmosphere that’s both inspiring and welcoming. Step into the wild with Ian and experience the outdoors alongside someone committed to making every journey exceptional.
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