Meet The Experts
Hover over a team member to learn more about them
Claire Bennellick
Bean Counter
About
“Has been working with the finance team since March 2025 and chose to work with Encounter because of her passion for the outdoors.”
Fun fact
You'll often find her exploring with her husband and two young boys or capturing memorable moments with the Sea Cadets.
Claire Bennellick
Bean Counter
Emma Johnson
CEO
About
““Passionate about exploring new places and cultures through adventure travel and inspiring others to do the same””
Fun fact
I went from a half marathon distance to a 64-mile ultra marathon in 4 weeks.
Emma Johnson
CEO
Harriet Burnett
Travel Designer
About
“A huge fan of anything activity related, in particular trail running, obstacle course racing, open water swimming and anything involving the mountains!”
Fun fact
As a member of my local RNLI Lifeboat Crew, when not organising walking itineraries, can be found saving lives at sea.
Harriet Burnett
Travel Designer
Jade Jane
Travel Designer & Marketing
About
““Loves a cheeky ice cream on a Cornish coastal walk, and spends her downtime doing yoga or cycling with her family around Mevagissey.””
Fun fact
Once got so distracted by a pod of dolphins mid-walk she added an unplanned two miles to the route – absolutely worth it.
Jade Jane
Travel Designer & Marketing
Jade Cookson
Travel Designer
About
“Northerner, book lover, guidebook writer, swimmer, and keen fell walker.”
Fun fact
I used to write poetry and read at spoken word events using a pseudonym. The name I used was an anagram of a Northern delicacy. It went on for quite a while... I still have friends who refuse to call me Jade!
Jade Cookson
Travel Designer
Helen Haggerty
Travel Designer
About
“Raised in Cornwall and long based in Devon, has deep local knowledge and a genuine love for the Westcountry. Loves nothing more than helping people make the best of their precious leisure time, drawing from a wealth of hospitality and accommodation expertise.”
Fun fact
Enjoys revisiting favourite places with her young son, sharing the region’s stunning scenery and outdoor adventures – often involving a muddy puddle or two!
Helen Haggerty
Travel Designer
Hear from our community
What our happy walkers have to say about us
Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.
What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.
Beautiful scenery. Great accommodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.
This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!
Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.
We truly enjoyed our walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.
Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.
What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.
Beautiful scenery. Great accommodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.
This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!
Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.
We truly enjoyed our walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.
Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.
What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.
Beautiful scenery. Great accommodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.
This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!
Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.
We truly enjoyed our walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.
Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.
What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.
Beautiful scenery. Great accommodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.
This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!
Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.
We truly enjoyed our walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.
Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.
What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.
Beautiful scenery. Great accommodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.
This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!
Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.
We truly enjoyed our walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.
Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.
What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.
Beautiful scenery. Great accommodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.
This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!
Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.
We truly enjoyed our walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.
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