About Us

Mountains Not Molehills was created to share stories and experiences from adventures in the mountains, hills, and parks of the UK and beyond — from relaxed day walks to multi-day hikes. Our goal is to build an inclusive, friendly community where everyone feels welcome. We believe in the power of the outdoors to lift your mood and strengthen your mind — that is why our philosophy is Hiking for a healthier mind.

Mike Richardson

Mike is a Mancunian who is usually found hiking the boggy moors of the Peak District. Always a lover of outdoor adventures from hiking, snowboarding, mountain biking and water skiing, he has a passion for the outdoors and loves a pint after a day in the hills.

Louise Rhind-Tutt

Writer, editor and restaurant reviewer Louise was brought up close to the hills of the Peak District. A longtime keen walker, and recent enthusiastic convert to hiking mountains, she is at her happiest when going uphill.

Annette McQueen

Annette is a mountain girl at heart, a lover of the great outdoors and yoga. Having started hiking mountains in her early twenties, Annette has developed a love of trail running in the last few years. A regular competitor in ultramarathon races, running long distances up in the mountains and pushing her goals further each year to see where her limit lies.

Hiking for charity

Mountains not molehills support various charities through fundraising challenges. Charities we support are usually focused around mental health, cancer research and sick or vulnerable children. There are no shortage of amazing charities who need support and luckily for us there are no shortage of amazing challenges for us to undertake. We try to focus on a different charity each year to raise funds for.

Our charity for 2026

A group of cyclists posing for a photo on Scarborough beach front
The team after completing the 150 mile ride from Morecambe to Scarborough

In June 2026 Mike was part of a team of nine who took on the Coast-to-Coast cycling challenge. Starting out from Morecambe and cycling 150 miles to Scarborough over two days. The team were raising much needed funds for the Child Bereavement UK charity — managing to raise over £10,000.00.

Improving mental health awareness

Mountains not molehills aims to raise awareness of the benefits that walking and hiking have on mental health. Statistics released by the charity Mind show one in four people will suffer from a mental health problem each year. Hiking and walking is proven to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

We are not experts when it comes to mental health. We do, however, have a dedicated Mental Health page highlighting organisations who can help.