What we’re about
Must all meetup groups in London be fully booked or ridiculously expensive?! Not here!!
Explore Britain and the Great British outdoors free of charge by connecting with walkers, hikers and outdoor lovers!
We are different from most outdoor Meetup Groups because
- we are 100% free & community-driven;
- we are a group of friends, not a business;
- we do different activity types and levels;
- anyone may organize a walk/trip. You, too!
How does it work?
- You only pay for your train tickets and accommodation (if necessary)
- If possible we will share ticket costs and discounts (e.g. GroupSave)
Who should join this group?
- Anyone who loves the outdoors:
- All ages and experience levels;
- Check each individual event's details to decide if it's suitable for you.
What are the rules?
Because each event has a different organizer, please read each event's rules carefully, e.g. some trips may have limited places due to safety reasons;
Get ready for unforgettable adventures, forests, ancient castles, prehistoric ruins, valley walks and hills, weekend breaks and day walks - along the English coasts, the mountains of Wales and the Highlands of Scotland - all for free!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- A village in heaven - Cookham via Burnham's beeches (14 miles)Burnham Station, Burnham
Cookham to the artist Stanley Spencer felt a village in heaven. There he was born, lived and worked, and painted the unseen.
Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, Cookham is home to swans who since the 12th-Cent have participated in an annual swan-upping ceremony, and have their own King's Swan Marker who may be seen in the village. Home too to the mysterious Tarry Stone, possibly a boundary stone. A bench is provided behind to sit and ponder why.
Along the way, Burnham Beeches is a renowned ancient forest, leading to the first folds of the Chilterns
Burnham Beeches - Woodland TrustLeave threatened tube strikes all behind. Anyone who can reach the Elizabeth Line can reach the walk.
TRAVEL: Both the walk start and finish points may be reached by the Elizabeth Line and/or trains from London Paddington. Walk starts 10.35 from BURNHAM station where the organizer will meet people. Walk ends at MAIDENHEAD. Sample fare: off-peak day return ticket to Maidenhead is £11.45 with a Network Card or Groupsave.
How to join?
- The walk is entirely free of charge;
- You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
- Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
- Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!
IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave. - Harbour Heights - Brighton to Newhaven (14 miles)London Bridge Station (LBG), London
All round the North Sea "haven" is a universal word for a harbour: from the Norse hofn and Old English haefen; Germans say hafen, the Dutch haven, in Norwegian, Danish & Faroese it's havn, and here many harbour places are named haven.
Mark the autumn equinox with some southern seaside sunshine before the days grow shorter 🌞
Leaving Brighton, there will be heights in the South Downs. Telscombe Tye is the highest point. Returning to the sea, Harbour Heights are Newhaven's white cliffs with a 1860's Palmerston fort and a nature reserve. Below is a small beach and the Hope Inn is a hospitable harbour-side place. Fish & chips in the inn. Perhaps a ship passing in the night, or at least a Transmanche ferry to France 🚢
TRAVEL
Take the 9.35 train from London Bridge to BRIGHTON. An off peak day return ticket to BRIGHTON is £12.10 with a Network card or Groupsave.
The organizer will be present to act as a focal point for arranging any Groupsave among the group at the ticket office.WALK DETAILS & RETURN TO BRIGHTON
Walk starts 10.45 AM prompt from BRIGHTON station. Walk ends at NEWHAVEN where the Hope Inn sits quaintly between the harbour entrance and the beach.Afterwards there is a very regular bus service 12 (every 10 minutes) from Newhaven Town train station to Brighton station with the £3 capped single fare. It looks like the buses may be cash only on the bus (so try to have the right money) or there's a contactless app thingy for the e-dedicated.
Fares & ways to pay - Brighton & Hove BusesHow to join?
- The walk is entirely free of charge;
- You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
- Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
- Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!
IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.
