Why I Nearly Didn't Build Pure Trails — And Why I'm Glad I Didn't Quit

I started Pure Trails in 2019. Four trips. All four filled. Then 2020 arrived — and with it, the hardest decision I've had to make as a founder.

From Charlie's Desk, Pure Trails StoryCharlie Knights28 April 2026Founder Story, Pure Trails, Trail Running, Resilience, Adventure Travel, COVID Travel, Solo Travel, Running Holidays

Why I Walked Away From Everything — And Built Pure Trails

I want to tell you about the moment that changed everything. It didn't happen in a boardroom or on a motivational podcast. It happened on a trail in the Himalayas — and it took me years to act on it.

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Introducing the Pure Trails Run Club

New for 2023 we are thrilled to announce the Pure Trails Run Club.

A community of trail runners who share a passion for adventure. Join us every month on a guided trail runs throughout the UK

All abilities are welcome, with distances ranging from 10 - 20km.

Sustainable Travel, Trail Running Holidays, Trail RunningCharlie Knights18 September 2023Sustainability, Trail Running, Run Exploring, Pure Trails, Trail Running Experiences, community

Summer 2024 is ON!

Summer trails in 2024 is ON. Book until the end of August to get your exclusive 10% discount.

Sustainable Travel, Trail Running Holidays, Trail RunningCharlie Knights18 July 2023Sustainability, Trail Running, Run Exploring, Pure Trails, Trail Running Experiences, community

Introducing the Pure Trails Community

We are thrilled to introduce the Pure Trails Community as a way to say thank you to our loyal Pure Trails trail runners.

Sustainable Travel, Trail Running Holidays, Trail RunningCharlie Knights24 April 2023Sustainability, Trail Running, Run Exploring, Pure Trails, Trail Running Experiences, community

WIN an Unforgettable Running Adventure

Be in with a chance to win a FREE place on our trail running adventure to the Lake District this summer

Climate Change, Sustainable Travel, Trail Running Holidays, Trail RunningCharlie Knights21 March 2023Sustainability, Trail Running, Run Exploring, Pure Trails, Trail Running Experiences

What has Pure Trails been up to in 22?

With 2022 coming to a close we look back on a wonderful year of trail running.

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Trail Running For Beginners

A Beginners Guide to Trail Running

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Celebrating 3 years of making memories

CELEBRATING 3 YEARS ON THE TRAIL

Climate Change, Sustainable Travel, Trail Running Holidays, Trail RunningCharlie Knights23 August 2022Sustainability, Trail Running, Run Exploring, Pure Trails, Trail Running Experiences

PURE TRAILS FOR EVERYONE. FOREVER

WE ARE ON A MISSION TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EVERY TRAIL WE RUN.

Climate Change, Sustainable Travel, Trail Running Holidays, Trail RunningCharlie Knights9 December 2021Sustainability, Trail Running, Run Exploring, Pure Trails, Trail Running Experiences