This spring, join the Transcaucasian Trail and the Armenian Institute for a special evening celebrating 10 years of one of the world’s most ambitious long-distance hiking projects. Stretching across the dramatic landscapes of the South Caucasus, the Transcaucasian Trail is a sustainable, world-class route that will eventually span 3,000 km across forests, mountains, canyons, and rivers, connecting local communities and remarkable cultural heritage sites along the way.
On Wednesday, 15th April, at the Armenian House in London, be inspired by extraordinary stories from one of the trail’s co-founder, Tom Allen, alongside project leaders Meri Grigoryan and Liana Khitaryan, as they share what it takes to build a cross-border trail that blends outdoor exploration, sustainable infrastructure, education, and community development.
Together, we will celebrate how far the trail has come, and imagine the miles still to explore, while enjoying a demonstration of traditional Armenian dancing, Armenian wine, and local delicacies from the community’s much-loved Jakob’s restaurant.
The ticket price includes the light supper buffet and a glass of Armenian wine.
This event is held in partnership with The Transcaucasian Trail and Trails for Change. Thanks also to Jakob's and Stork Wines for the food and wine.
About the Speakers
Meri Grigoryan’s journey in trail projects began in 2019 with People in Need, coordinating the development of the Legends Trail in Syunik, a 150 km section of the Transcaucasian Trail. She joined the Transcaucasian Trail Armenia in 2022, initially managing the youth educational program and organising trail-building camps for young people across Armenia. With over four years of experience working with youth, she is passionate about combining education, outdoor experiences, and community development. Meri now leads Trails for Change, the Transcaucasian Trail’s partner organization in Armenia, overseeing fundraising, partnerships, and the smooth implementation of programs, while also serving as the country representative of the Transcaucasian Trail.
Liana Khitaryan is a Tour Manager at the Transcaucasian Trail, advancing community development, cultural initiatives, immersive local experiences, and sustainable infrastructure projects. She is experienced in coordinating large-scale tours and delivering programs from concept to completion. Liana is also a Trail Construction Project Manager at Trails for Change, focusing on sustainable trail development, community engagement, and building safe, accessible, and environmentally responsible trail networks.
Tom Allen is one of the Transcaucasian Trail's co-founders, leading the Land Rover-sponsored Transcaucasian Expedition in 2016 to explore and map potential routes, stewarding the trail’s development in Armenia between 2017–2023, and opening the trail's first hikers' hostel in Dilijan National Park. Now Expeditions & Fieldwork Manager at the Royal Geographical Society, he joined the Transcaucasian Trail Association’s board in 2026 and continues to maintain thru-hiker resources for the Armenian branch of the trail.