Alastair Humphreys is a highly respected British adventurer, author and filmmaker, currently based in Kent, but originally hailing from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales near Malham. His insatiable thirst for adventure ignited at an early age when, at just 8 years old, he accomplished the daunting 26-mile Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge. Before carving his current career path in, Alastair studied Zoology at Edinburgh University and completed his teacher training in Oxford. Following his studies, he felt the open road calling him and his many adventures have now taken him all around the world by bicycle, boat and on foot, including a monumental 46,000-mile cycling journey spanning 60 countries and 5 continents over 4 years.
Alastair's subsequent adventures include a 1000-mile trek through the desolate Empty Quarter desert and a 120-mile journey around the M25, pioneering the concept of Microadventures, for which he was honoured as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. More recently, he undertook a month-long bicycle tour of Yorkshire to reconnect with his roots, visiting the places that define the county's unique charm. His interviews with the people he met along the way formed the basis of his inspiring podcast series Living Adventurously, which has enjoyed over 346,000 downloads to date and reached number 15 in the main Apple podcast chart.
Alastair has penned 12 books for adults, including the bestseller Microadventures and Grand Adventures, which featured interviews with over 80 prominent figures in the world of adventure and exploration. He is also the author of My Midsummer Morning, a homage to author Laurie Lee's month-long trek across Spain, relying solely on his violin for income. Alastair has authored six children’s books, including the popular adventure series The Boy Who Biked The World and Great Adventurers, celebrating the incredible journeys of renowned explorers.
Alastair is an accomplished public speaker and has collaborated with an array of brands on social media campaigns, including The North Face, Samsung, Visit Britain, Cartier, Victorinox and Nespresso. With an impressive following of over 300,000 on social media, Alastair's adventures continue to captivate audiences around the globe.
Since the pandemic, Alastair has been focussing on adventures very close to home via his project One Single Map, which is also the basis for his latest book Local, published in January 2024.
