Foraging Walks London

Free community walk (1 hour)Baker Street Station to High Street Kensington

Join a fun 1-hour walk from Baker Street to High street kensington. Meet and enjoy nature together. instagram @walkieactive 13:00 MEETING POINT: Treats shop inside Baker Street station. At 13:00 Sunday 7th June. Join us for a fun in-person stroll from Baker street Station to High street kensington. This walk is perfect to enjoy some fresh air, connect with your community, and explore local sights together. Everyone’s welcome, so bring your friends, family, or just yourself! No need to sign up—just turn up ready for a relaxed, one-hour adventure.

Pangboune to Wallingford via Goring Stunning Thames Path walk

A most glorious and stunning 11.5 mile gently undulating walk that takes in wonderful Pangbourne, Coombe Park and the Goring Gap - one of the most beautiful and dramatic stretches of the River Thames ! Please arrive by 9.05am so as to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets for the 9.38am train that arrives at Pangbourne at 10.33am. Train ticket : Pangbourne return Or you may decide to drive. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 by Saturday in advance by bank transfer, details available upon request. No PayPal. Please use the toilets on the trains as much as possible as there shall be no toilet stop at Pangbourne train station. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/ boots or trainers. We shall have a lunch break in delightful village of Goring and then have a drink in wonderful Wallingford. We shall aim to take the bus at 4.52pm from Wallingford to Reading followed by the subsequent train to London. Some of us shall be staying over in Wallingford for the Oxford to Abingdon walk on Sunday. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no 07714250849.

Early summer in Epping Forest to Lee Valley | Free Hike 23.5km (14.6mi)

**Grade: 🥾🥾 🥾Level 3/5** —— **📖SUMMARY:** 🥾23\.5km \(16mi\) \| Ascent 394m \| Descent 429m \| Max Elevation 115m **🚊Train:** **1- Outbound:** *Single Ticket* **London Liverpool Street ➡️ Chingford** **2- Inbound:** *Single Ticket* **Cheshunt ➡️ London** 😁This is a *Friendly Oyster or contactless (bank card) trip*. No advance tickets are needed. ⛳️ **Meeting Point:** **2 Options** **1-** London Liverpool Street train station \- Information desk \(Opposite Platform 10\) \| **10:10** (Train is at **10:31**) **2-** Chingford \- Outside train station \| **10:55** ⚠️This is a **Point to Point (not Circular)** Hike **📍Hike** **start:** **Chingford** train station \| **11:05** **🔚Hike** **finish:** **Cheshunt** train station \| approx\. **\~18:00** —— 🚊**TRAIN TICKET INFORMATION:** I would recommend you get: 🎟️This is a **Friendly Oyster or contactless (bank card) trip**, both for the outward and return journeys. There’s no need to buy tickets in advance, as fares are paid directly by tapping in and out at the stations. * **➡️Outbound:** London Liverpool Street **10:31 → 10:57** Chingford * **⬅️Inbound:** Cheshunt **→** London —— **📕ABOUT:** \- A proper London\-edge adventure that strings together two of the capital’s most underrated wild spaces in a single walk — ancient Epping Forest and the lakes and waterways of the Lee Valley\. \- We start at Chingford\, where Queen Victoria opened the Forest to the people in 1882\, then head straight in past Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and pretty Connaught Water\. \- From there it’s miles of rolling\, knobbly oak and beech woodland — some trees as old as the Anglo\-Saxons — climbing gently to the High Beach ridge at 115m\, the day’s high point\. \- A long\, lovely descent through Sewardstone drops us out of the trees and into the Lee Valley: marshes\, lakes\, reedbeds\, and the calm of the Lee Navigation towpath all the way into Cheshunt\. —— **⭐️HIGHLIGHTS:** * **Chingford & Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge:** 1543 Tudor grandstand on the edge of the Forest. * **Connaught Water:** peaceful early-morning lake, popular with herons and swans. * **Epping Forest ancient woodland:** 5,900 acres of veteran oaks, beeches and hornbeams; some trees as old as the Anglo-Saxons. * **High Beach ridge:** the day’s high point, classic Forest views. * **Sewardstone:** the Forest’s quiet western edge, opening into farmland. * **River Lee Country Park:** lakes, wetlands and excellent birdwatching. * **Lee Navigation towpath:** tranquil canal walking right into Cheshunt. —— **💷COST: Free** This hike is completely free to join but participants need to purchase their own transport tickets. —— 🎒**WHAT TO BRING:** * 2L Water * Packed lunch and snacks * Comfortable walking/hiking shoes * Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproofs, hat, sunscreen) * Optional: trekking poles, camera —— *✅***WHO CAN JOIN:** * Our hikes are open to adults aged 21 and over. * For safety reasons, we’re not able to include children. * We love animals, but pets (including dogs) can’t join our hikes. —— **🚨RSVP & ATTENDANCE:** RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration. —— **☯️STAYING TOGETHER:** A dedicated back marker is not always present, so please keep others in sight and avoid moving too far ahead or falling too far behind. Faster walkers should wait at junctions. The hike leader will pause at key points to regroup and reduce the chance of anyone becoming separated from the group. —— ⚠️ **DISCLAIMER:** By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety, and neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.

Oxford to Abingdon Stunning Thames Path walk

A most glorious 9.5 miles walk - one of the most beautiful and scenic stretches of the River Thames ! Please arrive by 9.05am so as to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets to Oxford for the 9.50am direct train that arrives at Oxford at 10.43am. Train ticket : Oxford return. Please note that I shall not be at Paddington as staying overnight in Wallingford after the walk on Saturday. Or you may decide to drive. Walk will commence at 11am. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 in advance by Saturday by bank transfer, details available upon request. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/ boots or trainers. We shall have a drink at the end of the walk in Abingdon before aiming to take a bus between 4pm and 4.30pm that arrives back in Oxford by around 5pm followed by direct train back at 5.32pm. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no 07714250849.

Knepp Rewilding Project; wildlife Hike

LONDON: Epping Forest Centenary Walk: Wood Street to Connaught Water

Join Rob and Hannah as London Wildish heads along the Epping Forest Centenary Walk, exploring one of London's most treasured green spaces and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Connaught Water. Starting from Wood Street Station, we'll follow a green corridor that gradually leads us from the city into the ancient landscapes of Epping Forest. Along the way we'll spend time near the River Ching, considering how water has shaped the landscape and how people, in turn, have shaped the river over time. This is a relaxed social walk with plenty of opportunities to chat, connect with fellow Wildish members, and meet new people. Whether you're a regular on our walks or joining for the first time, you'll find a friendly group and a shared appreciation for spending time outdoors. We'll loop around Connaught Water before finishing at Chingford Station, right on the edge of Epping Forest. ## Meeting Point 📍 Wood Street Station, Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3LX 📌 what3words: ///lake.hugs.snacks Wood Street and Chingford are both served by the London Overground with direct services to and from Liverpool Street. Wood Street can also be reached via Walthamstow Central on the Victoria Line. ## What to Bring * Comfortable walking shoes or boots suitable for mixed terrain * Water and snacks * Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions * Any personal essentials you may need during the walk 🐾 Well-behaved dogs are very welcome. ## Route Details 🥾 Distance: Approximately 6 miles / 10 km ⏱️ Expect a relaxed pace with time to enjoy the scenery and conversation. As always with Wildish, this walk is about more than reaching the destination—it's about enjoying nature, discovering new places, and sharing the journey with good company.

Amberley to Worthing – South Downs backcountry paths & Cissbury Ring

**WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **25km** (c. 15 miles) Ascent: c. **585m** Estimated Duration (approx): **7 hours walking (moderate pace 4km/hr)** Difficulty: **Energetic** **HIGHLIGHT** · Great views from Amberley Mount and Rackman Hill · Undulating paths over the downs heading south towards Worthing · Slow ascents and descents on remote paths away from South Downs Way · Visit the ancient and most historic hill fort in Sussex – The Cissbury Ring. · Optional sea swim at the end! **DESCRIPTION** *This walk is on paths less travelled over South Downs rolling hills with fantastic views along the way. There is an optional sea swim at the end for those who want to cool off after a good day’s walk.* This is a beautiful part of the south downs with fantastic views and rolling hills - and with some neolithic and bronze age history along our way. We start our walk in Amberley as we head up our first hill onto the South Downs to Rackman Hill for fantastic views looking north towards the North Downs – hopefully we will have good views on the day. We then head south over rolling hills and forlorn paths, meeting locals who know the less travelled parts of the south downs. I have chosen a route which meanders past other settlement hills and hopefully with views over to the sea. We pass Finden for a refreshment stop after 14km (no pub stops before then). We then head over to Cissbury Ring – the oldest hill fort on the South Downs Way. It boasts much history - a neolithic flint mines, bronze age burial ground, iron age hill fort, a roman mint, a tudor vantage point before it was investigated archeologically by the Victorians. Then onto Worthing for a drink and a swim! Option at this stage is to head back to London or go down to Worthing Pier and have a swim. *ps. My walks make time to enjoy the views, take in local history, and look at interesting buildings along the way.* **PROGRAMME** You can choose to **meet at London Victoria or the Hike Starting Point**. The applicable time and meeting points are detailed below. **MEETING POINT:** We will assemble beside Nero's and by Neil Yards Remedies opposite the Information Desk **LONDON STATION MEETING DETAILS** **Assembly Time:** by 08.00 - for those looking to come in on the Group Save by 08.15 - for people who have their own tickets as we move to the train 08.32 - train departs 09.59 - train arrives **HIKE START POINT** Leave at: **10.10** Meetup Point: **Amberley Train Station** \- outside the front **RETURN** It is impossible to promise a specified finish train and time, but we aim to return to London on the **18.35 (20.05 arrival)** if you are not swimming. There are trains at 35mins and 55mins per hour (the latter trains at 55mins take much longer). There is a train at 17.35 (19.05 arrival) but we're unlikely to catch this train. **HIKE COST** The cost for the **hike is £10 per person** **TRAIN INFORMATION** For those buying their own tickets, please get a **return to FORD (covers both the Amberley and Worthing train routes) .** **GROUP SAVE** Group save train fare is **£26.70** \- if you want to join in\, please message me\. Alternatively, you can buy a Network Railcards for £35/ year for similar off peak savings. www.network-railcard.co.uk. **REVIEWS** [Trip Advisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/feedback-overview/) **PRICE INCLUDES** · Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid. **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** · Travel costs · Lunch, drinks or any refreshments · PayPal fees **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)complete list[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist) · Suitable hiking shoes or boots · Packed lunch and snacks · Water - 2 litres recommended · Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) · Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece · Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. 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13 JUN - GROUP TICKETS - Saxon Shore Way

**Group Travel Ticket (Optional)** Participation in group travel is optional. You are welcome to attend the hike using your own transport. The hike itself is free of charge. 🚨 **PLEASE PAY BY TUESDAY 09 JUNE 12:00** Scroll down for payment details **EVENT** Saxon Shore Way: Hastings to Rye [**[HERE](https://www.meetup.com/freehiketogether/events/314872036)**] **DATE** Saturday 13 June 2026 **IMPORTANT** Anyone who signs up for a group ticket but does not make payment may be removed to allow others to take their place. **THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU IF** * You want to pay £13 total travel cost for the day * You are happy to travel in a group of four * You understand that individual tickets are not issued * You will travel London Victoria ⇄ Hastings *Note: The hike will end in Rye, which means you will need to buy an additional single ticket from Rye to Hastings, as the Southern Rail ticket does not cover this part of the journey.* \-\-\- **HOW IT WORKS** * You pay **£13 in advance** * Once a group of four is confirmed, tickets are purchased * If a group is not formed, you receive a full refund \-\-\- **REFUNDS** Full refund if a group of four is not formed. Once tickets are purchased from National Rail, no refunds are possible. \-\-\- **PAYMENT** Pay using the link: [https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_nNWa21UsviUMvn](https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_nNWa21UsviUMvn) **OR bank transfer:** Adrian Barnett trading as Hike Together Account number: 79677613 Sort code: 04-00-05 After payment, message AdrianB with: * Transaction ID * Meetup profile name \-\-\- **CONTACT** WhatsApp - AdrianB: +44 (0) 7438 812 663 \-\-\- 📍 **MEETING POINT** **TBC** will be present as a focal point for group travel with group tickets. 07:30 Meet at London Victoria Station ticket office 07:40 Leave the meeting point and board the train 07:54 Train departs London Victoria 09:58 Arrive in Hastings Journey time: 2 hours and 4 minutes **For the return from Rye, buy a single ticket from Rye to Hastings for £5.55.** \-\-\- **JOINING EN ROUTE** You may join at stations like Clapham Junction or East Croydon. You must have your own valid ticket to pass through barriers at those stations. \-\-\- **❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** **Can I leave the group and travel alone later?** No. You must stay with your group of four for the entire journey. **Will I get an individual ticket?** No. This is a group ticket only. **Will the group of four receive a ticket?** Yes, as long as all four travel together. **Who holds the tickets?** The organiser will hold the tickets, and the group must pass through barriers together. \-\-\- **⚠️ FINAL NOTE** If you are late and miss the group, the group will continue without you. \-\-\- **PAID:** Claire Denise Emily Roni \-\-\- **NOTE** If you prefer to arrange your own travel, you can purchase tickets directly from National Rail **[HERE](https://ticket.southernrailway.com/daysave/2026-06-13/VIC/4/)**.

HILLY HIKE 18km Hastings to Winchelsea - Saxon trails and Medieval Coastal Towns

**🌳 Large Group Social Hike** One of our **bigger, more sociable** hikes. Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes. 📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 11 miles (18km) • Grading: [Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) but with tough hills • Ascent: 442m • Hiking time: 4.5 to 5.5 hours • Cost: £33 (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, 1 hour after the lunch stop, and at the end pub 📍 **Meeting Point** • Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Victoria.jpg) & [PHOTO](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/VictoriaPhoto.jpg) • Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:54am train • Return: 8:36pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Explore **Hastings**, home to Europe’s largest beach-launched fishing fleet and historic net huts • Follow the scenic **Saxon Shore Way** along one of the South East’s most dramatic coastlines • Enjoy **panoramic cliff-top views**, with France visible across the Channel on a clear day • Visit **Winchelsea**, a medieval port town once on the coast before the sea receded • Discover the cliffs’ **Site of Special Scientific Interest**, where dinosaur fossils and crocodile remains have been found • End in **Winchelsea — an enchanting medieval town** 🥾 **Hike Description** Our hike begins in **Hastings**, best known as the site of the famous 1066 battle where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold. Today, Hastings is a lively coastal town and home to **Europe’s largest beach-launched fishing fleet**, a sight made even more distinctive by the tall black wooden fishing net huts that line the seafront. From here we join the **Saxon Shore Way**, a historic coastal route named after the Roman forts that once guarded England’s shores. The path climbs onto dramatic sandstone cliffs that have been designated a **Site of Special Scientific Interest** for both their geological and biological importance. As we traverse the cliff tops, the sea views are spectacular, with France sometimes visible across the Channel. Along the way, we’ll learn how the cliffs have revealed dinosaur fossils and even crocodile bones from the Early Cretaceous Period, over 140 million years ago. The route then leads us inland to **Winchelsea**, a medieval port town founded in the 13th century. Once a thriving harbour, the sea has since retreated, leaving Winchelsea perched inland but still rich in history, with ancient walls, medieval cellars and atmospheric streets to explore. We finish in **Winchelsea**, an ancient medieval town, known for its historic grid layout and peaceful streets full of character. After the hike we’ll head to the pub for a well-earned drink before returning to London by train. TOUGHNESS, PACE - this hike has some big and tough hills, also it's done at a good pace as timings are tight, please only sign up if you are happy with this. 🧭 **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

Sunday Hike, Hadley Green - Arkley - South Mimms - Bentley Heath circular, 9.9ml

To find out more see who has signed up so far, please see comment below. This is a joint event between South Herts Hikers and South Herts Footpath Society. Explore scenic footpaths and green spaces in Hertfordshire Green Belt countryside between Barnet and Potters Bar. Have you been to Saffron Green, Wash Lane Common and Bentley Heath? See it while you can, before some of it is lost for ever under the South Mimms Data Centre and possibly also 900 homes. We start and finish at Hadley Green which is near a number of Transport for London Bus routes and 15 mins walk from High Barnet tube station (Northern Line). **Meet** 10:30 a.m. for 10:45 start at junction of Hadley Green Road and Hadley Green opposite CYMA Classic Car wash, 242 High St, Barnet EN5 5TD (see photo on map in photo album). Look for our Meetup sign. Nearest post code: EN5 5TD Lat/Long (WGS84): 51.658465,-0.200431 O.S. Grid Ref: TQ245970 What3Words [https://w3w.co/expect.labels.field](https://w3w.co/expect.labels.field) **HIKE DESCRIPTION:** From the start, via Arkley Lane to Saffron Green (mid morning stop), then via Dyrham Park, Dancers Hill to Wash Lane Common for outdoor lunch stop. Alternatively, food, snacks and toilets are available nearby at Welcome Break Service Area South Mimms. Then via Bridgefoot Lane, Bentley Heath, Wrotham Park Estate and along the Great North Road A1000 (with pavement, 1.5 km) to Hadley Highstone, an obelisk marking the site of the Battle of Barnet in 1471. Optional short detour via Monken Hadley Church and back to start. Total distance 9.9 miles (15.9 km) with some slight hills, 101 metres (331 ft) of ascent and descent. We expect to finish the hike by about 4:45 p.m. **PLACES OF INTEREST:** Saffron Green Meadows, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron_Green_Meadows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron_Green_Meadows) Wrotham Park, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrotham_Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrotham_Park) Battle of Barnet, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Barnet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Barnet) Save 85 acres of greenbelt in Potters Bar (private Facebook Group) [https://www.facebook.com/groups/581418361117132/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/581418361117132/) **ONLINE MAP:** This route was devised by South Herts Footpath Society and you can find full details on Wikiloc: [https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/high-barnet-arkley-south-mimms-bentley-heath-loop-v2-39554205](https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/high-barnet-arkley-south-mimms-bentley-heath-loop-v2-39554205) You can select map or aerial view (OpenStreetmap recommended) and you can zoom in. Navigating the trail outdoors using the Wikiloc app needs the premium version but you can also set up a free Wikiloc login then use a web browser such as Chrome to download a .GPX or .kml file to a mobile device then use a mobile phone GPS app (OSMand, Komoot, All Trails, Outdoor Active, Organic Maps or Google Maps). **HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING LOCATION:** **From Central London by tube**: Hadley Green is at the Northern end of Barnet High Street, about 15 mins walk from High Barnet Station (Northern Line) **By bus:** TfL buses 34, 107, 184, 234, 263, 307, 326. The Central Connect 84B bus service between Potters Bar and Barnet does not run on a Sunday. Free parking on Sundays by the A1000 road at Hadley Green near the meeting place. Please see photo in photo album. **• What to bring** Much of this walk is away from roads on quiet countryside public footpaths but most of these do not have a tarmac surface so some paths may be slippery, muddy or stony in places. You need: * adequate footwear, preferably hiking boots, with thick soles and good grip * waterproof jacket or umbrella for rain * sun hat if sunny * drink essential (1 - 2 litres) * packed lunch (optional). **Important to know** Although our events are shown on Meetup as free, so you don't need to pay when you sign up, we have a small annual membership subscription and we also invite a donation for each event. This is to cover the running costs of this Meetup Group including Meetup Organisers’ subscription, affiliations and other costs. This applies to everyone including guests who attends an event but you can pay at your first event. **Annual membership subscription** We have an nominal annual membership subscription of £1 if you join from 1st Jan - 30th June, 50p if you join from 1st July - 30th November and free if you join in December. You need to be an annual member to attend our events but you can join at the start of your first event. Annual members can also join our group email list and receive details of our walks programme. Annual membership is valid for both sections of our group, South Herts Hikers and South Herts Footpath Society. **Event donation** We also invite a donation of £3 per event so that would be £4.00 for your first hike after 1st Jan 2026 or £3.00 per event after that. Cash is preferred or you can use Paypal [https://paypal.me/SouthHertsHikers](https://paypal.me/SouthHertsHikers) Please note our conventions and guidelines . From this Meetup Group's home page [https://www.meetup.com/southhertshikers/](https://www.meetup.com/southhertshikers/) see What we're about > Read More To summarise: * The walk leader sets the pace suitable for the slowest member. We stop from time to time to regroup. You may need extra clothing to put on for stops in colder weather. * We have members of different ages and genders and we like everyone to relate to each other on an equal basis. * We welcome members from different nationalities and cultures and we don't quiz anyone about their background or country of origin, they can tell us if they like but this is optional. * We avoid heated debates or any discussions about controversial or unpleasant subjects. For our policy on dogs on our hikes, please see our FAQ page, [http://southhertshikers.uk/faq/](http://southhertshikers.uk/faq/)

London Society HIKE - Streatham Common to Wimbledon Park

Have you ever 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 to another Hiking event 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 Streatham Common to Wimbledon park. We’ll be traversing through many parks, forests and nature pathways but also make new discoveries too. This is also part of the capital ring which is a 78 mile pathway split into 15 hiking routes. This is section 5. 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: Streatham Common station Ending point: Wimbledon Park station Walking length: 9.6km Duration: 3 hours at 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 - Streatham common to Wimbledon Park WHEN - 2pm - 5:30pm MEETING POINT - Outside Streatham Common Station NEAREST STATION - Streatham Common 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.

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**Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the [Met Walkers website](https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/how-to-join/)** Please note this walk was rescheduled from 30th April. This walk will take us on a tour of a range of markets and foodie spots between Bermondsey and Elephant and Castle. In the 18th and 19th century, Bermondsey developed as an industrial centre, which was particularly known for tanning and leatherworking. During our walk, you might spot place names relating back to this history such as Tanner Street and Leathermarket Gardens. We’ll also pass through Borough Market, which has been based on its current site since 1756, and more modern areas such as Borough Yards, which opened in 2023. We’ll finish at Mercato Metropolitano, giving us a chance to visit before it closes in August 2026. **Leisurely \| 3 miles / 4\.8 km** **Start: Bermondsey Station (SE16 4RZ) @ 07:00 pm** Postcode: SE16 4RZ **End: Elephant and Castle station (SE1 6LW)** Postcode: SE1 6LW