Roots of Belonging

Outdoor walks and events for mixed-heritage people

🥾 Across London Seasonal events; see website Social Day trips Beginner-friendly

Roots of Belonging creates outdoor events and walks for people of mixed, dual heritage and multicultural backgrounds - a space to connect with nature and with others who share that experience. Founded by Isabella McDonnell, the group runs seasonal events including book walks, climbing, treks and nature retreats (recent highlights include a Lake District weekend and a cabin retreat in Hazel Hill Woods).

It's a thoughtful, welcoming community rather than a fixed-schedule club, so the best way to join in is to follow along and book onto upcoming events via their website and Instagram. If you've ever felt between worlds and wanted an outdoors community that genuinely understands that, this is a warm and affirming place to belong.

All experience levels are welcome.

Across London
Seasonal events; see website

From the blog

Real stories of people who found their people in London.

Claire Donnelly · 7 June 2026 I sat silent at book club for months. Finding my voice there changed my whole life. I'd spent my whole life letting other people's opinions fill the room. A monthly book club, and one patient question, taught me that mine mattered too. Marcus Bennett · 9 June 2026 I can't do small talk. At a board game night, I finally didn't have to. Parties, pubs, the dreaded "so what do you do?" - I'd given up on meeting people. Then I sat down at a board game night and the talking just happened sideways. Stephen Pryce · 11 June 2026 I couldn't remember the last time I'd made a new friend. Then I made one at 41. My friendships had quietly thinned out over a decade, and I'd stopped believing new ones were still possible at my age. A weekly board game night proved me wrong.