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    Katie Gordon

    Katie Gordon

    Adventurous | Determined | Patient

    Mini Bio

    Growing up in Sligo, I spent childhood summers exploring the beaches, lakes and landscapes of the west coast of Ireland, which gave me a love and appreciation for the outdoors that has never left me.

    I studied Mechanical Engineering, then worked in the energy and emissions reduction industry for ten years in the UK before leaving the corporate world to fully pursue my passion for the outdoors and return to living by the coast and mountains.

    I am happiest in, on, or around the water, whatever the weather! I love whitewater kayaking, dunking myself in the sea, attempting to surf, or just wandering on the beach with the sound of the waves crashing beside me. When not immersing myself in the outdoors or adventuring with Bridget the Van, you’ll probably find me cooking or learning how to keep all the vegetables in the polytunnels alive.

    Favourite Place to Play

    The big bouncy rivers in the Scottish Glens.

    Not a lot of People Know This

    I used to teach ballet part-time when I was in school.

    Qualifications Read More
    • Wilderness First Aid Level 3
    • Whitewater Safety and Rescue
    • Mountain Skills 1 & 2
    • Lowland Leader Course
    Biggest Adventure Read More

    I have been lucky enough to travel to some fantastic places for adventure in Europe and further afield over the years. Some of my favourite adventures have been hiking in the Amazon Jungle and the Andes in Peru, rafting in Indonesia and kayaking in Slovenia.

    My most recent big adventure (and favourite adventure to date) was in 2022 when I climbed Kilimanjaro as part of an all-female expedition – it was terrific to meet so many brilliant women to share the experience with. The landscape was so different and beautiful every day – definitely not something I’ll ever forget!

    What Fellow Travellers Say About Katie

    Very helpful.

    Scott Hayzelden
    Deluxe E-Bike Tour - The Kerry Peninsulas
    Reviewed on 23/09/2025

    Katie and Denise were excellent,!

    Gillian Townshend
    Deluxe E-Bike Tour - The Kerry Peninsulas
    Reviewed on 15/09/2025

    Katie and Denis where the best guides I have ever had on a cycling trip, their knowledge of the area was amazing, they were great fun to cycle with, I have been on many guided cycling holidays and this was the best, this was due to our guides ensuring we had such a fantastic time. It’s the staff who work for a company who are responsible for one’s overall experience. Thank you Katie and Denis for making sure we had such a brilliant time.

    Suzanne Murphy
    Deluxe E-Bike Tour - The Kerry Peninsulas
    Reviewed on 15/09/2025

    Katie was absolutely wonderful! She gave us a detailed description of our routes each day and what interesting things to look for. It was very obvious that she was very knowledgeable about the area. Her recommendations on where to stop for meals were great as well.

    Deb Bothel
    Self Guided plus+ Cycling - Wild Atlantic Way Southwest
    Reviewed on 14/09/2025

    As mentioned earlier, our guide was amazing! She could not have been more accommodating or helpful than she was. You have a gem in this one!

    Our trip was self-guided. The routes were enjoyable and the GPS mostly did well (except for in the cities where it was sometimes difficult to follow the turn directions). It may not be possible to do, but it would be nice to always have either a route number or road name along with each turn.

    Jodi Tims
    Self Guided plus+ Cycling - Wild Atlantic Way Southwest
    Reviewed on 12/09/2025

    Our tour was self-guided plus. The routes provided took us through so many beautiful places and most of the time we were on back roads with limited traffic. Our guide Katie met us every day at lunch to make sure ever thing was going smoothly. Very helpful. She also was at each hotel when we arrived, our bags often already in our rooms. Every morning the bikes were set up ready to go. She cheerfully provided us with so many insights and encouraged us throughout the trip. I will recommend this trip and Katie to anyone willing to listen.

    David Lawrence
    Self Guided plus+ Cycling - Wild Atlantic Way Southwest
    Reviewed on 04/09/2025

    Our trip was self guided but Katie provided all we needed in terms of guidance and support during the rides and at our stops. Getting to know Katie was such a treat!

    Catherine Pugh
    Self Guided plus+ Cycling - Wild Atlantic Way Southwest
    Reviewed on 01/09/2025

    Katie is a gem! Excellent driver, super knowledgeable, and so accommodating. This trip was for my Mom's 70th birthday, and she also has trouble getting around, and Katie was so helpful in driving us around and knowing what would be better for me to do vs. my Mom and also staying with my Mom.

    Karina McNish
    25WITM Tailor Made Trip
    Reviewed on 23/08/2025

    Our guide Katie Gordon made the trip. All of the positives I have listed were thoroughly enhanced by her informative, friendly and confident guidance. She is a wonderful resource and a person who clearly loves Ireland and its Wilderness. We could talk at length about history, botany and agriculture, the political landscape, swimming spots and current issues related to anything from music to solar installations. She was read every morning with the bikes and was cheerful when we needed her help for communicated asking for help. She made us reservations, listened to our interests and went out of her way especially one day, driving to Roundstone for a piece of pottery my husband had described loving. We were spoiled by having her undivided attention!

    Kate Yonkers
    Self Guided plus+ Cycling - Connemara & The Burren
    Reviewed on 19/08/2024

    Katie and Brenden were superb in every way. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and provided hiking poles, snacks and directions at every turn. Someone in our group needed to see a doctor and they provided transportation and personal assistance. The trip was an experience of a lifetime.

    Janet Winsor
    Private Hiking and Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
    Reviewed on 29/06/2024

    Brendan and Katie were amazing. My husband had a health issue and they were both so helpful finding a doctor on a Sunday in a neighboring town. We wouldn’t have known where to start! Katie went over and above and we can’t thank her enough.

    Jane Beveridge
    Private Hiking and Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
    Reviewed on 25/06/2024

    See previous notes. Guides were better than excellent, they were exceptional exemplary! I felt like I made 2 new friends!

    Corinna Sassano
    Private Hiking and Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
    Reviewed on 25/06/2024

    Katie and Brendan were enthusiastic and very gracious - felt that they enjoyed not just expounding but sharing their knowledge and familiarity with Ireland. Through them we got an exceptional introduction to Ireland, especially the Wild Atlantic.

    Terry Winsor
    Private Hiking and Island Hopping - Ireland's West Coast
    Reviewed on 24/06/2024

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