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London Society FREE HIKE - Banstead to Ewell West
Sun, Nov 15, 12:00 PMHave you never wanted to partake in hikes where you get exposed to new areas with luscious forms of nature, some amazing views and possibly some hidden gems? If so, this may be the right event for you. Welcome back to the Hiking events where all of this is possible. This is the opportunity to form friendships, discover a different perspective of London, improve your fitness, embrace nature but also feel great about yourself. With this particular Hike, we’ll be hiking from Banstead to Ewell West. We’ll be traversing through Banstead Downs, Warren Farm and Nonsuch Park. There may be a mixture of muddy, clear and steep pathways. This is also part of the London Loop which is a near 150 mile pathway that encircles almost all of Greater London and is split into 24 hiking routes. This is section 7. If you want to be part of the journey, feel free to join us. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy Starting point: Banstead Ending point: Ewell West Walking length: 6.6km Duration: around 2 hours at the most Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time. WHAT - Hike WHERE - Banstead to Ewell West WHEN - 12pm - 3pm MEETING POINT - Outside Banstead Station NEAREST STATION - Banstead Station REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk. Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.
Hampstead Heath Autumn Walk & Pub Lunch at The Spaniards Inn
Sat, Nov 21, 9:30 AMJoin Out of Office Adventures Together for a refreshing autumn walk, friendly conversation and /or a cosy pub lunch! 🌳🥾 We’ll explore Hampstead Heath at a relaxed, sociable pace for around 2.5 hours, taking in woodland paths and beautiful views before heading to The Spaniards Inn for lunch at 12:30pm. 📅 **Saturday 21 November** 📍 **Meet outside Hampstead Heath Overground station at 9:30 am** 🥾 **Walk:** approximately 2.5 hours 🍽️ **Lunch:** 12:30pm at The Spaniards Inn If you don't fancy the walk or don't feel like it on the day, feel free to join us for lunch only! Come solo or with a friend—everyone’s welcome! It’s a lovely opportunity to meet new people and enjoy some time outdoors together. Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip, as paths may be muddy, and bring warm layers, waterproofs and water. Everyone pays for their own food and drinks. Please keep your RSVP up to date and let us know if you won’t be staying for lunch so we can confirm numbers. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🍁 **Angela & Vanessa**
Hike Scafell Pike - Lake District Weekend! - Includes return train!
Fri, Dec 11, 6:00 PM2-days and 2-nights in The Lake District National Park. We will hike two for two full days including the ascent of Scafell Pike; the highest peak in England! before a relaxing journey back to London on the train **Return train travel from London included, so you don’t need to spend hours sat in the minibus on the busy motorways.** \*\*\* The main event may be ascending Scafell Pike but, as with all City Mountaineering trips, one the other day we’ll get you off the busy tourist trails and head instead to the quieter parts of the National Park, drawing on our local knowledge and years of experience to provide a truly unique adventure you’ll never forget. You don't need to have any prior experience of hiking or remote hiking and the small group size will enable us to give you our full attention throughout the weekend, ensuring your safety and enjoyment is our number one priority. As always, we’ll sort out the travel, transfers and accommodation so just meet in London and leave the rest to us. \*\*\* **Itinerary** *Please note that exact timings and order of activities are subject to change, based on the local conditions at the time.* **Friday (from 6pm)** Meeting outside Euston train station, you will board the train for a relaxing journey to The Lake District. You will be met at the train station and transported across the national park to our tranquil accommodation – nestled amongst towering mountains and next to a beautiful river, this trip is set to be a wonderful detox in nature after a week in the city. **Day 1 – Saturday:** Awaking in the morning, we will have breakfast, discuss the plans for the day including a safety briefing and kit check, then pack our bags and head out for an easy day; hiking the lesser travelled mountains of The Lake District. We will then head back to the accommodation before having a shower and heading to a local pub for dinner and drinks **Day 2 – Sunday:** We will arise early to give us as much time on the mountain as possible. After breakfast we will have another trip briefing and safety discussion before packing the car and heading out to **ascend Scafell Pike**. After the hike you be transferred to the railway station for your train back to London. Glowing and rejuvenated after a relaxing weekend spent in nature (expect to arrive in Euston at c.9pm) \*\*\* **DIFFICULTY:** This trip is designed to be a **moderate** 2-days in The Lake District. The routes are straight forward but some steep uphill and downhill hiking is unavoidable. A reasonable level of fitness is expected, but you don't need to be a super-athlete to join this trip. Your **qualified guide** is highly experienced enough to keep the pace slow and everyone happy, safe and motivated throughout the trip **TRANSPORT:** Return train journey from London and short distance minibus transfers in The Lake District **ACCOMMODATION:** Single-sex rooms in a warm and comfy hostel \*\*\* **Cost:** £445 To join, simply RSVP and pay the £150 deposit. We'll then be in contact with more details including specific logistics and kit list. **Included in the price:** * Return train travel from London to The Lake District * 2-nights hostel accommodation * 2-days guided hiking by an experienced and qualified mountain leader * All travel and logistical support in The Lake District **Not included in the price:** * Personal hiking kit * All food/drinks * Personal travel insurance *** *All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)* ***Please be aware of our [Participation Statement](https://www.citymountaineering.com/participation-statement) and [Terms & Conditions](https://www.citymountaineering.com/terms-and-conditions) prior to joining***
Norfolk Seal pups, Britain's most magical wildlife spectacular!
Sat, Dec 19, 7:00 AMIt is this time of the year again and I am taking you on a journey into a world of cuteness where not carrying your camera will not be allowed. LET'S GO SEE THE BABY SEALS! ATTENTION, BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE A WEEK BEFORE DEPARTURE AND IT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS as this trip is limited to 12 people. Due to the popularity of this trip I have decided to do it again. Norfolk is THE place where you can see one of Britain's most fantastic show; the grey seal breeding season. Norfolk holds the world's two largest Atlantic grey seals colonies and I am taking you there. You will be able to observe at often just a couple of metres away the 7000 seals that come to these sandy beaches every year to give birth to those gorgeous white furry creatures. You will not get enough of it, believe me. We will be able to observe seals of every ages from the tiny few hours old white pups, to the full fat adolescents and up to the big males who weight hundreds of kilos and who will be fighting a bit further down on the sand. Volunteers will be there to answer all our questions and to keep us from getting too close to those beautiful creatures, often unsuccessfully as those cubs being of a curious nature will approach us often far too close to inspect us. The seals will be the highlight of or trip but will not be our only journey as we will hike the dunes of Norfolk which are home to a pair of barn owl and where shorties spend the winter. We meet at 08.00 am at Liverpool Street station, and off we go, we should be back in London by 9.30pm. Due to other commitments, I can only do this one trip to Norfolk this year so book your spot asap if you want to see the cutie balls of fur. As always we will grab a meal at the end of the trip before we head back to London with a few hundred photos. I have a professional camera and will share it with you. We will not rush for this trip, we will stop for plenty of photos so if you are coming for a hardcore hike I would not recommend. There are no dogs allowed on this trip I am afraid for obvious reasons. Attention, this is a whole day out, we should be back after 9pm, I cannot change the train time. TRANSPORT: VIA train and bus (about 3 hours) COST: £ 75 I tried to keep it as cheap as possible but the train prices went up as well as buses and in this case my costs too. The fee is refundable up to 2 weeks before departure and non-refundable after that, but you may resell and you can try to find someone to take your place. INCLUDED: Guided hike Fast train to Norfolk and back and a short bus journey A great time with lovely people NOT INCLUDED: Food and drinks Anything not mentioned above WHAT TO BRING: Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers Weather appropriate clothes Water bottle; MEETING POINT: Liverpool Street Station. At 7am A WHATSAPP GROUP WILL BE CREATED A FEW DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE WITH MORE INFO. ATTENTION: Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄 POLICIES: 1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection to any of our trips and this without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationality, people of all ages, sex and political believes and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group. 2: Our trips are only refundable up to 14 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else. 3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our side, you will be fully refunded 4:In the eventuality that our trains are delayed, or cancelled which is out of my control, I do not pay for taxis or alternative route, if this happens, you will be able to claim delay repay from the train companies who will reimburse your train ticket and some eventual costs occurred. By signing up to my events, you agree to this.
BEGINNERS HIKE 16km Ivinghoe Beacon and the Forests of the Chiltern Hills
Sun, Nov 15, 8:50 AM📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 10 miles (16km) • Grading: [Beginners](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) with some hills • Ascent: 330m • Hiking time: 4.5 to 5 hours • Cost: £32 (includes guided hike + return train) • Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [[Resale Process](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund. • Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the mid-afternoon stop, and at the end pub 📍 **Meeting Point** • Location: Euston station. Meet in front of the main ticket office - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Euston.jpg) • Time: Meet 8:50am, leave 9:10am for the 9:25am train • Return: 5:28pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Hike to the start of the **Ridgeway Trail** — Britain’s oldest road (5,000 years) • Views of the huge **147m White Lion** chalk carving at Whipsnade • Scenic hills in the **Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty** • The **Bridgewater Monument** — 33m memorial tower built in 1832 • Explore **Aldbury**, a traditional “chocolate-box” English village 🥾 **Hike Description** We set out into the **Chiltern Hills**, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, following a mix of beech woodland, chalk uplands, and ridge trails. Part of our route follows the ancient **Ridgeway Trail**, a 5,000-year-old trading path often called Britain’s oldest road. From these high points we enjoy sweeping views across the Vale of Aldbury and the rolling Chiltern countryside. Midway we reach **Ivinghoe Beacon**, a striking hilltop once used for signalling beacons and now a superb viewpoint across the region. It has featured in TV classics like The Avengers and The Saint. From here, the **147m-long White Lion** chalk carving at Whipsnade can be seen across the valley, etched into the hillside and visible for miles. The trail then continues through the **Ashridge Estate**, former seat of the Dukes of Bridgewater, where we pass the 33m **Bridgewater Monument** built in 1832. Finally, we descend into the unspoilt village of **Aldbury**, famed for its traditional cottages and “chocolate-box” charm, before rounding off the day with a visit to the village pub. 🧭 **Guide:** • Leader: [GRAHAM](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf) • Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487 🍽️ **Food:** • Bring a packed lunch • Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional) 🎒**What to Bring** • Hiking boots/shoes • Water (2 litres minimum) • Packed lunch • Waterproofs (jacket and trousers) • Hat and gloves if cold • Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point ⚠️ **Safety** Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider ❓ **Want to Know More?** • [New to Our Trips?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”) • [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history) • [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries) 📲 Explore More & Stay Connected [Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣 [Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸 [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics) 📄 **Terms and Conditions** By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf) © Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
Twilight Trails: Seven Sisters Sunset & Moonlight Hike
Sat, Nov 21, 11:25 AMOur annual Twilight hike returns! Join us for an unforgettable night hike along the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs. This exhilarating adventure offers the chance to explore one of the UK’s most stunning coastal landscapes and classic hikes in a whole new light. With headlamps to guide our way, we’ll traverse chalky white cliffs and rolling hills, soaking in panoramic views of the sea illuminated by the moon. Along the way, we'll pause to take in the serene beauty of landmarks such as Beachy Head, the dramatic plunges of the cliffs, and the glittering coastline that stretches into the distance. This isn’t an overnight hike - it's a day to evening hike that starts later to incorporate the earlier sunsets this time of year. You **MUST** bring a proper headtorch (and spare batteries!) for this hike as it’s likely to be cloudy. We will not be providing any head torches and a torch on a phone or hand-held torches are not suitable. Anyone without a working headtorch and spare batteries will be turned away. **GRADE:** Challenging 22.5km / 14 miles, 700m elevation gain over at least 10 hills and over 14 miles. Approx 6-7hrs walking time on undulating terrain with steep climbs. Suitable for **experienced hikers only** who can maintain a steady pace and not for beginners. **MEETING POINT**: 11:25 at London Victoria Station, near the main ticket office. Alternatively, you can meet us at Seaford Station at 13:19. **COST:** £12 organiser's fee on RSVP. Does not include train tickets - you will need to buy your own train ticket. Group save tickets buy on the day. **TRAINS**: London Victoria 11:54 train arriving at Seaford Station at 13:19, journey time 1 hour 25 mins with one change at Lewes. Return train from Eastbourne to London Victoria **WALK STARTS**: 13:20 at Seaford Station. **WALK FINISHES**: Approx 19:30 at Eastbourne Station. **WHAT TO BRING**: YOU MUST HAVE A HEAD TORCH & YOU WILL BE SENT AWAY IF YOU DO NOT. Snacks, water, suitable clothing, and hiking footwear. We will not be taking long stops and the temperature will drop significantly after sunset, so do bring more warmer layers. No dogs allowed except service dogs - please DM one of us in advance. **CONTACT:** Davina, DM via meetup **Stay Connected** **📩 Mailing List: [https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/contact](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/contact)** **🌐 Website: [https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/)** **📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/golondonhiking/](https://www.instagram.com/golondonhiking/)** **👍 Facebook Page: [https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/](https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/)** **\*\*\*** **📜 Terms & Conditions** **By signing up, you agree to our full T&Cs including our cancellation and refund policy. View T&Cs [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing)**
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