taste northern ireland
Artisan picnics meet ancient trails in intimate small-group walking adventures
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.
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Artisan picnics meet ancient trails in intimate small-group walking adventures
Discover hidden gardens, untold stories, and local flavours that locals cherish
Forest bathing and gourmet picnics just minutes from Belfast city
Walking tours with artisan picnics in amazing outdoor spaces
Exclusive access to hidden spaces with local expert Nikki Elliott
Small-group experiences weaving nature, history, and authentic Northern Irish culture
Walk historic trails, meet garden owners, feast on local delights
Restorative walking experience with gourmet picnics on family linen
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 Elliott 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.
Saintfield Men's Shed Most Enjoyable, Thank you. - Mervyn
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
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 -
I can’t wait to return and enjoy another day with Nikki! I had a private tour with Nikki to visit Edenderry Village outside of Belfast. This was the village where my husband’s grandfather was born and lived until he was 18 and immigrated to the US. We walked through the village and even visited inside 2 of the row houses that... read moreI had a private tour with Nikki to visit Edenderry Village outside of Belfast. This was the village where my husband’s grandfather was born and lived until he was 18 and immigrated to the US. We walked through the village and even visited inside 2 of the row houses that his great parents resided. The current home owners were so kind and friendly. It was hard to imagine 10 children living in the tiny row house. Nikki set a beautiful picnic table and delicious box lunch, chocolate covered strawberries and authentic Irish apple juice and amazing organic tea. We probably had lunch where my husband’s grandfather played as a child.
I also hired Nikki for 3 hours of ancestry research which made our day far more meaningful. I can’t wait to return and enjoy another day with Nikki! read less - Margaret Coates
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
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
I am still smiling and buzzing off how good it was! It was so lovely to meet you yesterday
Thank you so much for a fantastic day.
I will have to bring my Mum over and book in again maybe same time next year as she would absolutely love your tours! I am still smiling and buzzing off how good it was! Thank... read moreIt was so lovely to meet you yesterday
Thank you so much for a fantastic day.
I will have to bring my Mum over and book in again maybe same time next year as she would absolutely love your tours! I am still smiling and buzzing off how good it was! Thank you so much read less - Emma -
Lady Dixon park It was amazing to get a walk round and with fun with the kids . Great for a family day out and exhausted kids by the time we got home - Jemma murphy
A truly delightful trek Nikki took us through the park at an invigorating healthy pace stopping occasionally as she pointed out things of interest of the history of the park. Our small group never stopped chatting enthusiastically as we walked through parts of the park I personally have never seen before….It was a lovely... read moreNikki took us through the park at an invigorating healthy pace stopping occasionally as she pointed out things of interest of the history of the park. Our small group never stopped chatting enthusiastically as we walked through parts of the park I personally have never seen before….It was a lovely experience and great company and our guide Nikki and host Antonia managed to create a very warm welcoming atmosphere that we couldn’t help but be relaxed and chilled throughout. It was a truly delightful trek with tasty treats to refresh and tempt us and I was left with a lovely warm autumnal glow after the whole experience. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good walk and a food treat combined and to discover some of the hidden delights of South Belfast. read less - Siofra O’Reilly
The most fun I have had in the rain Thanks so much for inviting Manfred and me on your inaugural walk- we were honoured to be included and really enjoyed ourselves and the company of your friends yesterday. Probably the most fun I have had whilst walking in the rain! - Susan McDowell
The Huntley walled garden is stunning This afternoon was beautiful. The Huntley walled garden is stunning, even on the edge of winter. Thank you for inviting me. x - Marnie Kennedy
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
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
Saintfield Men's Shed Excellent, First Class, Keith Simpson - Keith
A wonderful mindful experience A Wonderful Mindful Experience. Thank you to Niki and Antonia for a lovely experience. The walk off the beaten track into Thomas and Lady Dixon park was beautiful in the autumn colours. It’s so relaxing to be led by someone who knows where they’re going. It allows you to fully... read moreA Wonderful Mindful Experience. Thank you to Niki and Antonia for a lovely experience. The walk off the beaten track into Thomas and Lady Dixon park was beautiful in the autumn colours. It’s so relaxing to be led by someone who knows where they’re going. It allows you to fully switch off and enjoy each step. The walled garden at Huntley is such a hidden gem and it was a joy to be served lunch in the greenhouse and to chat to fellow walkers. This is a truly unique experience highly recommended. read less - Anita Murphy
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
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 -
The picnic was outstanding. We’d highly recommend! We had such a wonderful day. Nikki was so friendly and we learnt a lot about our local history and nature. The picnic was outstanding. We’d highly recommend! - Alanna
Saintfield Men's Shed A wonderful tour with an excellent guide! Thank you - Stephen
Enjoy and share the sights and sounds of the Lagan Valley, area of outstanding natural beauty.