'A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience and the call of the wild. Wilderness Mum is a testament to the extraordinary things we are capable of' - Tim Peake
Most people believe the wild years end when motherhood begins. For me, that's when they truly started.
For years, Kate Barron lived a conventional life as a dedicated teacher in London – but her spirit longed for wilder horizons. Trading her classroom for a backpack, she embarked on a journey that led her from the jungles of Colombia to a windswept Scottish clifftop, where a chance encounter changed everything.
There she met Chris Lewis, a homeless ex-paratrooper walking the UK's entire coastline to heal his past. Their meeting sparked an epic love story and a shared mission: living in a tent for years while raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. But Kate's biggest challenge was yet to come. Choosing to have a baby without pausing their journey, she navigated pregnancy, childbirth and the realities of new motherhood while living completely outdoors.
Wilderness Mum is the extraordinary true story of what happens when you refuse to follow the script. It's a love letter to the wild, a testament to the strength of the human spirit and an inspiring guide to embracing motherhood without sacrificing the adventure of a lifetime. A heartwarming and inspiring true story about breaking free from society's expectations, connecting with nature and raising an unconventional family. Kate Barron is a mother and adventurer. Along with Sunday Times bestselling author Christian Lewis and baby Magnus, she finished walking the whole of the UK coastline in the summer of 2023. Since then, she has been raising Magnus – now three years old – while exploring remote Scottish islands. In spring 2024, this adventuring family ('The Wilderness Family' on Facebook, with 150k followers) set off on their next adventure, hiking and cycling the Atlantic coastline all the way from Norway to Portugal. Wilderness Mum is Kate's first book about her adventures. A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience and the call of the wild. Wilderness Mum is a testament to the extraordinary things we are capable of
