ABOUT LIVE GREAT....

Learn more about the Live Great Adventures mission.

At Live Great Adventures, we believe the adventure is you. It’s not just about the mountains we climb or the trails we walk. It’s about the personal journeys we take, the connections we build, and the confidence we grow along the way.

Originally founded by Liam and Jo Gray, and now run by Liam Gray and a fantastic team of volunteers and supporters, LGA is a community led movement dedicated to bringing people together through adventure, connection, and wellbeing. We explore both outdoors and indoors, from powerful night hikes and teambuilding challenges to mental health workshops and community events. Every experience is designed to help you step outside your comfort zone, whether that means conquering a peak or simply finding the courage to show up.

We know first hand how life changing adventure can be. Our own journeys, navigating personal challenges and the search for a meaningful life, led us here. Now, through LGA, we are committed to helping others find their own sense of purpose, confidence, and belonging.

These are more than just events, this is a family, a place where you are seen, heard, and supported.

LIAM'S STORY....

Hiya everyone, my name is Liam Gray and I am the co-founder of Live Great Adventures.

All of my life I have struggled with my mental health, addictions & a vicious cycle of self destruction. In 2020, following my third suicide attempt and an episode of psychosis I was diagnosed with bipolar and my journey of self discovery began.

I have found balance in my life through a combination of mental health support, treatments, making healthy choices and leaning on my support network however a huge part of my journey has been spending time in nature, fuelling my soul & enjoying adventures in the great outdoors, by sharing my journey I hope others can do the same.

The purpose of all of our events is to provide a safe space for anyone who is struggling, needing support, feeling alone or simply wanting to make new connections.

We have events both outdoors and indoors. Our Men's Minds Matter Social Group launched in November 2023 and we have create a brotherhood of men who are ready to explore within, make new friends and have a laugh with the lads!

This is a zero judgement zone & everyone is welcome!

JO'S STORY....

Hey lovely people, I’m Jo, co-founder of Live Great Adventures.

I’ve lived through my fair share of sh*tstorms, from chronic health conditions like fibromyalgia, hEDS and CFS to ADHD & PMDD - I've been in some very dark places over the years, and i've turned my pain into passion to help others.

Somewhere in the chaos of survival mode, juggling pain, anxiety, burnout, and trying to hold it all together, 11 years ago I found myself a single parent, completely lost, with no idea who “Jo” even was anymore. That was my turning point.

I made a decision to rebuild my life from the ground up, this time on my terms in a way that made ME happy, not everyone else! I walked away from things that drained me (including my 9-5!) and created space for the things that lit me up. And in doing so, I realised I wasn’t alone, so many others were craving the same sense of belonging, freedom, and purpose.

That’s why we created Live Great Adventures, to use our lived experience to help others to "Live Great" and Thrive too! You don’t need to be “fixed.” You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to show up for yourself and we’ll walk with you from there. ❤️