WALK into another world
Let us introduce you to spaces and places you may not have met before or familiar haunts that you will see with new eyes . With Walk It off NI, walking is a means and an end.
Experience the rich heritage and beautiful surroundings of the Lagan Valley area - choose from three unique, lovingly crafted walking and artisan food tours.
Connect with nature and switch off in this exclusive guided exploration of the stunning meadows and woodlands.
learn moreA stroll through living history, spinning yarns of food and fabric in beautiful, natural landscapes.
learn moreAn unforgettable experience that blends history, nature, and a touch of indulgence in the heart of County Down.
learn moreLet us introduce you to spaces and places you may not have met before or familiar haunts that you will see with new eyes . With Walk It off NI, walking is a means and an end.
For mental and physical health and general well being, walking works! Join in one of our walks or experiences and enjoy the benefits of being outside and on the move in beautiful surroundings.
Join one of our walk and food experiences and savour the best flavours lovingly prepared.
Who doesn’t love a walk with a delicious treat at the end!
Bring a group to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a shared experience. Treat your friends or loved ones to a unique gift of a relaxing and restorative encounter with nature.
Join one of our walk and food experiences and savour the best flavours lovingly prepared. Who doesn’t love a walk with a delicious treat at the end!
Join Nikki Spinning Yarns and Eating Cake, a Family Experience, Unique Walking and Food Tour.
As seen in the Ulster Tatler September 2022
Let us introduce you to spaces and places you may not have met before or familiar haunts that you will see with new eyes . With Walk It off NI, walking is a means and an end.
For mental and physical health and general well being, walking works! Join in one of our walks or experiences and enjoy the benefits of being outside and on the move in beautiful surroundings.
Bring a group to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a shared experience. Treat your friends or loved ones to a unique gift of a relaxing and restorative encounter with nature.
Join one of our walk and food experiences and savour the best flavours lovingly prepared. Who doesn’t love a walk with a delicious treat at the end!
As seen in the Ulster Tatler September 2022
Join Nikki Spinning Yarns and Eating Cake, a Family Experience, Unique Walking and Food Tour.
Do you want to inspire your guests and offer something unique?
With a proven history of curating small group walking tours with a food and heritage element, Nikki Elliot from Walk It Off NI will design your bespoke experience, researching stories from your locale and connecting you with local artisans, to provide you with an engaging, experiential product for your clients.
Your experience can be built for you, and delivered as a script, audio guide, or in the form of training for your own guides to deliver.
Contact Nikki for a free 30 minute chat about taking your tourism offering to the next level.
I can't recommend WalkitoffNI enough I can’t recommend WalkItOffNI enough! It gives you the space to just breathe and be free. I have walked with Nikki twice and each time I have left feeling refreshed and less weighed down. There’s absolutely no pressure, all controlled by you. So you can decide the pace, the walking... read moreI can’t recommend WalkItOffNI enough! It gives you the space to just breathe and be free. I have walked with Nikki twice and each time I have left feeling refreshed and less weighed down. There’s absolutely no pressure, all controlled by you. So you can decide the pace, the walking trail, and what you talk about. And Nikki is just so lovely; she just listens. She is understanding and non-judgemental. She’s a friend by your side when you need one the most.
#Peoplewalker Reviews read less - Melanie Boyd
A great way to spend a few hours I thoroughly enjoyed the Hidden Huntley experience with Nikki. We spent a glorious morning walking through the woods taking in autumn in all its amazing beauty, chatting and getting to know my fellow walkers. We were then treated to a feast of fresh soup, breads, cheeses and sweet delights from... read moreI thoroughly enjoyed the Hidden Huntley experience with Nikki. We spent a glorious morning walking through the woods taking in autumn in all its amazing beauty, chatting and getting to know my fellow walkers. We were then treated to a feast of fresh soup, breads, cheeses and sweet delights from the lovely Antonia at Huntley house. It was a great way to spend a few hours meeting some amazing people. Thanks Nikki. read less - Debbie Simpey
Two Complementary and Unique Experiences Walk it off NI and Hidden Huntley are two complementary and unique experiences with two wonderful hosts. Nikki met us at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon’s park on a beautiful sunny day. We enjoyed a guided tour through the park with very easy conversation intermingled with unusual and informative facts... read moreWalk it off NI and Hidden Huntley are two complementary and unique experiences with two wonderful hosts. Nikki met us at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon’s park on a beautiful sunny day. We enjoyed a guided tour through the park with very easy conversation intermingled with unusual and informative facts from Nikki. We meandered our way through the park and a little suburbia to arrive at Huntley House. Hidden Huntley is a perfect description of this oasis of calm away from it all. Antonia greeted us and lead us into the walled garden where we enjoyed excellent conversation along with an alfresco artisan lunch just right for the day. Finishing with a guided tour of the walled garden we then made our way back to the park and a leisurely stroll back to our starting point with Nikki.We were both surprised and delighted with her beautiful gift of hand made cards. I can highly recommend this as an excellent way to spend a day weather as a couple or small group and would make a unique gift for partner, friends or colleagues. Best of all it’s on your doorstep here waiting for you to discover in wonderful NI. Thanks so much Nikki and Antonia. read less - Christine McKinney
Very useful walk It was a very rewarding walk. We had a great time with the whole family, met new people, learned some interesting facts about the park. We also received a wonderful book about nature as a gift. Thanks Sharon and Lucinda - Iryna
A relaxing experience Went to Lady Dixon Park with Nikki. She is knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful. - Krystal
#Slowtourism Wonderful to slow down and just enjoy some lovely company, delicious food, a few tales and the beauty around. Nikki and Antonia are delightful hosts. We came away smiling. Highly recommended. - Wendy
An Unique Experience My daughter Helen and I had a wonderful experience with Walk it Off and Hidden Huntley.Firstly we strolled through Lady Dixon Park with Nikki explaining all the history which was very enlightening.It was a beautiful day which added to the enjoyment.We then walked to the magnificent Huntly House owned by... read moreMy daughter Helen and I had a wonderful experience with Walk it Off and Hidden Huntley.Firstly we strolled through Lady Dixon Park with Nikki explaining all the history which was very enlightening.It was a beautiful day which added to the enjoyment.We then walked to the magnificent Huntly House owned by Antonia where we were treated to a lovely lunch and great conversation.Afterwards we strolled round the walled garden with Antonia explaining about all the flowers and herbs many having been used in our lunch.It was an enormous experience since I live in the area and for years have wondered what lay behind the Great hedges which surrounded the Great House.Thank you Nikki and Antonia. read less - Antoinette McVeigh
Saintfield Men's Shed A wonderful tour with an excellent guide! Thank you - Stephen
A gorgeous day out! Just wanted to say thanks again for providing such a gorgeous day out for us on Saturday. I booked the Hidden Huntley tour to give my friends an unusual birthday outing and you certainly hit the mark! We really enjoyed the walk, the company and Antonia's super... read moreJust wanted to say thanks again for providing such a gorgeous day out for us on Saturday. I booked the Hidden Huntley tour to give my friends an unusual birthday outing and you certainly hit the mark! We really enjoyed the walk, the company and Antonia's super lunch. Hope to see you on another one soon. read less - Una
Family Park Event Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Nikki for leading a fun-filled walk with the families from our Community Family Support Program. We explored Lady Dixon Park, did a scavenger hunt with the children and enjoyed a delicious locally baked picnic. Nikki was great with the children and... read moreJust wanted to say a huge thanks to Nikki for leading a fun-filled walk with the families from our Community Family Support Program. We explored Lady Dixon Park, did a scavenger hunt with the children and enjoyed a delicious locally baked picnic. Nikki was great with the children and very flexible around times and the itinerary for the day too. I would use Walk it Off NI again without a doubt! read less - Sharon R -
Hazel and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves today from the moment you met us until we all parted company. Hi Nikki
Hazel and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves today from the moment you met us until we all parted company. We both love history and hearing about other peoples' lives. We might not remember all of the details but we do appreciate the effort that is put into collating that information.... read moreHi Nikki
Hazel and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves today from the moment you met us until we all parted company. We both love history and hearing about other peoples' lives. We might not remember all of the details but we do appreciate the effort that is put into collating that information.
A big Thank You also to Antonia for a very enjoyable lunch and for allowing us to see her beautiful garden.
Thankyou again x read less - Constance
Endorphins boosted on an exploration of 'hidden' treasures in Lady Dixon Park and Huntly House Today I had a wonderful walk and talk around Lady Dixon Park and superbly tasty lunch prepared by Antonia in her walled garden at Huntly House.
A trifle worried about the inclement weather the day before, I dressed appropriately for a Spring walk. Met by Nikki, we, three of us, had... read moreToday I had a wonderful walk and talk around Lady Dixon Park and superbly tasty lunch prepared by Antonia in her walled garden at Huntly House.
A trifle worried about the inclement weather the day before, I dressed appropriately for a Spring walk. Met by Nikki, we, three of us, had a fascinating walk round the estate, I'd no idea there was a walled garden, crown fountain or an azalea walk. In the midst of the park the traffic and business of Belfast could have been miles away. We saw amazing trees, early camellias, very tuneful robins and touching pet gravestones. I will certainly go back. We however were far from finished, a short walk down Dunmurry Lane and we met Antonia in her walled garden. The sun came out and we had a brilliant lunch, Antonia catering for dietary requirements. All too soon we had to return to the carpark, Nikki and Antonia were just lovely, a great day's crack and exercise to boot (though not responsible for the weather obviously, the watery sunshine and temperate weather were a great bonus. Thank you so much read less - Joanne Glasgow
Saintfield Men's Shed Brilliant, Thank you so much - David
Gorgeous autumn colours, great company, delicious home cooked food Thank you Nikki for the most wonderful day today. The Hidden Huntley walk through Lady Dixon was really beautiful. Gorgeous autumn colours, great company, delicious home cooked food and music in the beautiful walled garden. Great to learn more about what is right on my doorstep! Thank you! Look forward... read moreThank you Nikki for the most wonderful day today. The Hidden Huntley walk through Lady Dixon was really beautiful. Gorgeous autumn colours, great company, delicious home cooked food and music in the beautiful walled garden. Great to learn more about what is right on my doorstep! Thank you! Look forward to the next one x read less - Mary Nagele
A lovely pause Phone pics only today with all the rain but it was such a great day! We walked through Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon park to Dunmurry and on to Huntley and its impressive gardens and took a lovely pause… then walked back again! This is the first of @walkitoffni’s curated... read morePhone pics only today with all the rain but it was such a great day! We walked through Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon park to Dunmurry and on to Huntley and its impressive gardens and took a lovely pause… then walked back again! This is the first of @walkitoffni’s curated walking experiences – go follow Nikki to find out more or check out her website. read less - Gillian Robb -
Alix What a wonderful day my friend and I had with Nikki exploring Lady Dixon Park and Hidden Huntley. There is something invigorating about being outdoors, taking time to enjoy your surroundings and nature, and of course meeting new people! Nikki was a superb guide and the walk and talk was... read moreWhat a wonderful day my friend and I had with Nikki exploring Lady Dixon Park and Hidden Huntley. There is something invigorating about being outdoors, taking time to enjoy your surroundings and nature, and of course meeting new people! Nikki was a superb guide and the walk and talk was so enjoyable we didn't notice the rain. We met some lovely ladies and lunch was fabulous, fresh and homemade. We would thoroughly recommend doing a tour with Nikki. Thanks for a fantastic experience! read less - Alix Crawford
Came away feeling refreshed, energised and motivated. Jack and I had a lovely day with Nikki. Her easy and gentle manner, coupled with her knowledge made for a very enjoyable walk through Lady Dixon Park. We had a beautiful lunch and great chat with Antonia in Hidden Huntley. I came away from the experience... read moreJack and I had a lovely day with Nikki. Her easy and gentle manner, coupled with her knowledge made for a very enjoyable walk through Lady Dixon Park. We had a beautiful lunch and great chat with Antonia in Hidden Huntley. I came away from the experience refreshed, energised and motivated. read less - Anne Arigho
Had the most amazing time yesterday Had the most amazing time yesterday- when I really needed it.. second time out walking with Nikki and being able to enjoy the walk and the beauty of our surroundings without having to think where we were was bliss. Gave me the time and space to get recentered after I... read moreHad the most amazing time yesterday- when I really needed it.. second time out walking with Nikki and being able to enjoy the walk and the beauty of our surroundings without having to think where we were was bliss. Gave me the time and space to get recentered after I hit my personal wall of this pandemic. Thank you Nikki- you are a literal sanity saver read less - Sarah Elliott
I can't recommend WalkitoffNI enough I can’t recommend WalkItOffNI enough! It gives you the space to just breathe and be free. I have walked with Nikki twice and each time I have left feeling refreshed and less weighed down. There’s absolutely no pressure, all controlled by you. So you can decide the pace, the walking... read moreI can’t recommend WalkItOffNI enough! It gives you the space to just breathe and be free. I have walked with Nikki twice and each time I have left feeling refreshed and less weighed down. There’s absolutely no pressure, all controlled by you. So you can decide the pace, the walking trail, and what you talk about. And Nikki is just so lovely; she just listens. She is understanding and non-judgemental. She’s a friend by your side when you need one the most.
#Peoplewalker Reviews read less - Melanie Boyd
All in all a really uplifting experience Nikki I have been meaning and meaning to email you since last week and I’ve just closed down my machine for the night and so I’m now texting!!!! It was just to say a huge thank you for last Thu and so sorry not to have done so sooner. But... read moreNikki I have been meaning and meaning to email you since last week and I’ve just closed down my machine for the night and so I’m now texting!!!! It was just to say a huge thank you for last Thu and so sorry not to have done so sooner. But the happy memories have lingered of a fabulous day, wonderful company, beautiful surroundings and all in all a really uplifting experience with such thoughtful touches. So, I’m really sorry not to have been in touch sooner but I so enjoyed the company and the whole experience. I hope you are planning the next one! xx read less - Liz Brown
Enjoy and share the sights and sounds of the Lagan Valley, area of outstanding natural beauty.