POSTCARDS from the PEAKS
Hi, I’m Stu and I’ll be carrying a cast, iron Royal Mail Post Box to the highest point in all 15 of the National parks in the UK to combat loneliness by sparking meaningful connections and conversations.
Join us on this journey
Come hike with Stu! Bring your friends, your family, or come along solo and make new connections. If you can’t join is on a walk then send a postcard to someone who could use a bit of hope or request a postcard yourself. It’s okay not to be okay. It’s not okay to have to face things alone. Postcards from the Peaks aims to break the silence around loneliness, using the simplicity of a postcard and the shared adventure of a hike to build genuine connections.
My mission
I never planned on waking up with a 21kg cast iron Royal Mail postbox that I won at a charity auction. I never planned on waking up with a 20kg cast iron Royal Mail postbox. It was an impulsive charity auction purchase, absurd and questionable, much like myself! But in a moment of loneliness, eviction and uncertainty, it felt like exactly the catalyst I needed..
Life has thrown plenty of challenges my way, but I have a history of transforming these moments into something joyful and meaningful. Carrying a ridiculously heavy postbox up mountains and sending postcards to strangers is my latest adventure, my way of breaking out of isolation and bringing more joy into my life. And hopefully yours, too.
Because yes, loneliness can feel overwhelming, but I've learned that the smallest gestures and simple acts of kindness can create incredible change. Sometimes all it takes is a postcard, a tiny piece of cardboard, to remind us that we're seen, we're valued, and we're never truly alone.
So here's to absurd decisions, bonkers ideas, and transforming life's challenges into something beautiful. We have so many ways for you to get involved!
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.
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Come along for an adventure! Whether you're an experienced walker or just fancy giving it a go, everyone is welcome. Visit our dedicated walks page to find details about upcoming hikes, meeting points, and what you'll need to bring. You can also explore all our routes on our Komoot page. See you on a Peak!
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Brighten someone's day by sending a postcard from one of the UK's highest peaks. Simply fill out our quick form, choose your recipient, and Stu will personally typewrite and send your thoughtful message. Your small gesture could make someone's day!
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Would you like the joy of receiving a typewritten postcard delivered through your letterbox? Request one here, and Stu will personally send a typewritten postcard your way. A small, meaningful moment of connection arriving right at your door.
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Contact Us
Want to get involved, discuss a partnership, or become a sponsor? Or maybe you just have a question? We'd love to hear from you - get in touch