Canyon Hikes London

This is a shorter version of our popular Surrey 3 Peaks route, ideal for anyone looking for a challenge or training for bigger adventures. Don't be fooled though, at 21km with 640m of ascent, it's still a demanding hike. Your guide designed this route and knows these hills very well. He was born on the North Downs and spent 18 years living in the Surrey Hills woodlands we'll be hiking through. 📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 13 miles (21km) • Grading: [Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 640m • Hiking time: 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 and at the lunch stop 📍 **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 8:10am, leave 8:25am for the 8:41am train • Return: 5:45pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Conquer the **two highest peaks in Surrey** — Leith Hill (294m) & Holmbury Hill (261m) • Hike through the **Surrey Hills AONB**, one of England’s most beautiful landscapes • See the historic **Leith Hill Tower** with its sweeping panoramas • A **superb training hike** for major challenges (Yorkshire Three Peaks, National Three Peaks, Kilimanjaro, Toubkal, Everest Base Camp etc) 🥾 **Hike Description** This is a shorter version of the Surrey 3 Peaks - a formidable challenge often called the Yorkshire cousins as it rivals the Yorkshire Three Peaks in length and ascent. We take on the two highest points in Surrey: **Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill**, following ancient sandy trails and woodland ridges across the **Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty**. Surrey is the most wooded county in England, and this route showcases its very best trails. Starting from **Holmwood**, our route climbs first to **Leith Hill** (294m), the highest point in the South East of England. Here the summit is crowned by the 18th-century gothic **Leith Hill Tower**, offering some of the most far-reaching views of any of our hikes — south to the sea and the South Downs, and north as far as central London landmarks on a clear day. From there, we continue along sandy trails and woodland ridges to **Holmbury Hill** (261m), where the remains of an Iron Age fort overlook the forested Weald below. **Toughness (Please Read):** This is a **very tough, and hilly hike** with over 600m of total ascent. Expect steep sections, some loose ground, and a short section where you need to use your hands it's so steep. The **pace will average 4.0–4.4 km/h** and **the hike will not be slowed down or cut short.** It is **not suitable for beginners**. Only experienced and fit walkers should join. If a participant is unable to keep pace or complete the hike, there are places they can arrange a taxi to leave the hike. If you have any doubts about your ability, we recommend choosing one of our less demanding hikes instead. 🧭 **Guide:** • Leader: [GRAHAM](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf) • Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487 🍽️ **Food:** • Bring a packed lunch and hike snacks, it's a long hike • If time allows - brief 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

29 attendees

Blackdown - Highest Point of The South Downs National Park | 29km (18mi)

Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM

From Hike Together

📈 **Grade: 🥾🥾🥾🥾 Level 4/5** —— 📖 **ABOUT:** **The highest point in the whole South Downs National Park** is not chalk downland at all. It is **Blackdown: 280m** of gorse, heather and silver birch, ancient sunken lanes worn deep over thousands of years, and a view so good that Tennyson built a house below it and stayed for the last 24 years of his life. We start and finish at Haslemere station, direct from Waterloo, and take the long way round: 29km (18mi) and 646m of ascent through ancient woodland, along the River Lod and over Green Hill, with the Temple of the Winds, a curved stone seat in a spot with a real secret feel, as the quiet centrepiece of the day. A proper full day in the hills, walked slowly enough to actually enjoy it. —— 🌟 **HIGHLIGHTS:** ⛰️ **Blackdown (280m)**, the highest point in the South Downs National Park and in Sussex 🪑 **The Temple of the Winds**, one of the finest views in the National Park 🌲 **Ancient woodland at Barfold Wood and Verdley Wood,** plus the quiet river valley of the Lod 🏘️ **The hamlets of Dial Green and Kingsley Green** 🦋 Internationally important heathland: Belted Galloway cattle, Dartford warblers, woodlarks and nightjars, with dragonflies over the bog ponds, including the rare black darter 🍂 Bilberries and blackberries along the sunken banks! —— **SUMMARY:** 🥾 **29km \(18miles\) \| Circular \| Ascent: 646m \| \~7 hours** 🚆 Train from **London Waterloo station** ⛳️ **Meeting Point:** 2 Options **1-** London Waterloo train station \- Main Ticket Office \(opposite platform 16\) \| **08:35** (Train is at **09:00**) **2-** Haslemere \(Surrey\) outside train station \| **09:55** 📍 **Hike** **start:** Haslemere outside train station \| **10:05** 🏁 **Hike** **finish:** Haslemere \| approx\. **17:00-18:00** —— 🚊 **TRAIN TICKET INFORMATION:** I would recommend you get an 🎟️ **Off-Peak Day Return ticket** London Waterloo ⇆ Haslemere (Surrey) with a Network Railcard is £19.75 (instead of £29.70). ➡️ Outbound: London **Waterloo** **09:00 → 09:53** **Haslemere (Surrey)** ⬅️ Inbound: Haslemere **(Any Off-Peak Return)** → London —— **💷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.

91 attendees

Toasted Fig Hikes | Box Hill & the Surrey Hills | Sun 6 Sep

Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM

From Toasted Fig Hikes

5.0

# **Group Hike \| Box Hill & the Surrey Hills \| Sun 6 Sep** Stepping stones, sweeping viewpoints and a proper country pub 🌿 A circular hike around beautiful Box Hill in the Surrey Hills, taking in the famous stepping stones, some of the best viewpoints in the South East, and finishing with lunch and/or a drink at a lovely country pub. Under an hour from London Victoria but properly rural from the first step. ***About this hike*** We start at Box Hill & Westhumble station and head up onto the hill, following a mix of woodland paths, chalk trails and open landscapes. Along the way we'll cross the well-known stepping stones and take in plenty of gorgeous viewpoints looking out across the Surrey Hills. There are a few climbs to earn those views, but the pace is always relaxed. We'll finish at a welcoming country pub, so stick around for a well-earned lunch and a drink if you can. ***The route*** A mix of chalk paths, woodland and open hillside with some climbs (over 1,000 feet of elevation total). Expect big views, the stepping stones, and a few climbs. ***The details*** 📍 Meet at London Victoria outside Leon (inside the station) between 09:20-09:30 for the 09:40 train or meet at Box Hill & Westhumble station at 10:34 - option to join on the train route too eg Clapham Junction 🚶 \~5 miles / \~8km ⏱ 2–3 hours moving time (longer with stops and the stepping stones) 🌤 Followed by an optional pub lunch and drink at the end 💷 £10 per person ***What's included*** ✔️ A guided hike led by a qualified outdoor first aider ✔️ Our signature herbal honey marshmallows as a snack on the trail ✔️ A friendly, welcoming group (capped at 20) ***What's not included*** ✖️ Train ticket ✖️ Food and drink at the pub, or anything you buy along the way ***How to pay*** Once you RSVP, I'll message you with bank details. To confirm your spot, please pay £10 by bank transfer within 48 hours (or before the hike starts, if that's sooner). Unpaid spots will be released after a friendly reminder. Please note we're unable to accept cash on the day. Bank transfer only. ***Refund policy*** 100% refunds are available up to 24 hours before the hike, and will be paid within 48 hours. No refunds within 24 hours of the start time. ***What to bring*** Comfortable, sturdy footwear (it can be slippy on the descents even in dry weather) Plenty of water Suncream and a hat ***The vibe*** Relaxed pace, good company and time in nature. Toasted Fig hikes are welcoming and friendly, with a shared love of the outdoors, good food and looking after yourself. No fitness pressure. Whether you're coming solo or with a friend, you'll be made to feel welcome from the moment you arrive. ***Safety*** I'm a qualified outdoor first aider, so you're in safe hands on the trail 🙌 ***Any questions?*** Message me here on Meetup, I'd love to hear from you. For help finding the group on the day, feel free to message me on 07759894981. See you on the trail! 🌿

4 attendees

The White Cliffs of Dover : My favourite hike: Dover to Deal& a SWIM

Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM

From Jon's Trails

From Outdooraholics London Hiking & Adventure Travel 25 to 49ish

Alright guys, some of you have asked me to do it again as it is my most popular and one of my most beautiful hikes, so here we go! I am taking you again to hike the White cliffs, my top number 1 hike. This hike is always full and there is a reason to this, it is just a fantastic place and one of the most beautiful in England. And as for now, it is supposed to be a sunny day! One of Britain's most popular locations and a well known view from the mainland tourists who travel through the English Channel from France, Belgium or the Netherlands . The chalk cliffs between Dover and Deal are a stunning location with some marvellous Sea views and seaside towns . You will see castles, beaches and will cross path with its inhabitants, the ravens, peregrine falcons or long eared owls if we are lucky. We have also been lucky a couple of times with the visit of harbour porpoises and Common dolphins who often swim along the coast. The landscapes are some of my favourite, and this trail is a feel good hike where you will be able to see the white and grey cliffs of France just across the sea on a clear day once we have reached the cliff top. We will have a proper break on the beach at St Margaret Bay where you could grab a hotdogs, ice cream or a pint of beer in the pub that is the closest to mainland Europe... As always, we will hike, we will laugh and we are likely to end the trip at a restaurant afterwards, so get ready for a lovely day out with stunning views! Probably a delightful Turkish restaurant, one of my favourites with those who wish to enjoy the day to the fullest INFORMATION: DISTANCE: 13.5 miles/20km TIME:5-6 hours TRANSPORT: By train; we will buy an off peak group days return that will allow us to save 35%on the ticket price. Please ensure that you bring £27.50 in cash The journey takes about 1h25 minutes on the fast train. PRICE: £17 ( for the guide's fee) via PayPal or credit/debit cards £27:50 In cash for the train INCLUDED: Guided hike A fun day out with lovely people NOT INCLUDED: Transport Anything else not mentioned above WHAT TO BRING: Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers; Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain; Water bottle; Packed lunch and snacks. MEETING POINT: London St Pancras at 09:30 am PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK THIS PAGE AGAIN 2 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE AS THE DEPARTURE STATION IS ONLY CONFIRMED BY SW TRAINS ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. 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 of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group. 2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 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 site, you will be fully refunded

10 attendees

Toasted Fig Hikes | Gomshall, Shere, & The Surrey Hills | Sun 20 Sept

Sun, Sep 20, 8:00 AM

From Toasted Fig Hikes

5.0

**Toasted Fig Hikes | Gomshall, Shere & the Surrey Hills | Sunday 20th September** Quaint villages, ancient woodland and a proper country pub 🌿 A circular hike through the heart of the Surrey Hills. Starting at Gomshall and winding past pretty Shere, the village behind the little cottage in the film The Holiday. Expect old English houses, ancient woodland and rolling farmland, finishing with lunch and/or a drink at a lovely country pub. ***About this hike*** We start at Gomshall station and head out into the countryside, following a mix of woodland paths, quiet lanes and open farmland. Along the way we’ll pass through Shere, one of the prettiest villages in Surrey, with its little bridge, old cottages and, if you fancy it, a couple of lovely ice cream shops. There are a few climbs to earn the views across the Surrey Hills, but the pace is always relaxed. We’ll finish back at Gomshall at the Gomshall Mill, a welcoming riverside pub, so stick around for a well-earned lunch and a drink if you can. ***The route*** A mix of woodland, farmland and quiet country lanes with some climbs (over 1,200 feet of elevation total). Expect chocolate-box villages, big views and a few climbs. ***The details*** 📍 Meet at London Victoria outside Leon (inside the station) between 08:50-09:00 for the 09:10 train, or meet at Gomshall station at 10:27 - option to join on the train route too eg Clapham Junction 🚶 ~11km / ~6.5 miles ⏱️ ~3 hours moving time (longer with stops and ice cream in Shere) 🌤️ Followed by an optional pub lunch and drink at the end 💷 £10 per person ***What’s included*** ✔️ A guided hike led by a qualified outdoor first aider ✔️ Our signature herbal honey marshmallows as a snack on the trail ✔️ A friendly, welcoming group (capped at 20) ***What’s not included*** ✖️ Train ticket ✖️ Food and drink at the pub, ice cream in Shere, or anything you buy along the way ***How to pay*** Once you RSVP, I’ll message you with bank details. To confirm your spot, please pay £10 by bank transfer within 48 hours (or before the hike starts, if that’s sooner). Unpaid spots will be released after a friendly reminder. Please note we’re unable to accept cash on the day. Bank transfer only. ***Refund policy*** 100% refunds are available up to 24 hours before the hike, and will be paid within 48 hours. No refunds within 24 hours of the start time. ***What to bring*** Comfortable, sturdy footwear Plenty of water Suncream + hat or layers weather dependent ***The vibe*** Relaxed pace, good company and time in nature. Toasted Fig hikes are welcoming and friendly, with a shared love of the outdoors, good food and looking after yourself. No fitness pressure. Whether you’re coming solo or with a friend, you’ll be made to feel welcome from the moment you arrive. ***Safety*** I’m a qualified outdoor first aider, so you’re in safe hands on the trail 🙌 ***Any questions?*** Message me here on Meetup, I’d love to hear from you. For help finding the group on the day, feel free to message me on 07759894981. ***Train Tickets*** - I’d recommend buying a London to Gomshall anytime day return via any route. This ensures upon return you can take the fastest route back to London which could be via Guildford, Dorking, or Redhill. See you on the trail! 🌿

1 attendee

HIKE 22km Seven Sisters coastal - The Towering Chalk Sea Cliffs of Sussex

Sat, Sep 19, 7:20 AM

**🌳 Large Group Social Hike** One of our **bigger, more sociable** hikes. Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes. 📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 14 miles (22km) • Grading: [Intermediate/Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 580m • Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 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: 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: 7:36pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Hike the **most spectacular coastal trail in Southern England** — the famous Seven Sisters • A great physical challenge with options to self shorten if needed (we pass 2 bus stops) • Enjoy **breathtaking cliff-top views** for much of the hike • Pass **Birling Gap** and the iconic **Belle Tout Lighthouse** • Finish in **Eastbourne — England’s sunniest town** • Explore the **South Downs National Park** — the newest in the UK 🥾 **Hike Description** This is Outdooraholics’ most popular hike, a dramatic and exhilarating journey across the chalk cliffs of Sussex that we have been leading for over 12 years. The **Seven Sisters** are a spectacular series of gleaming white chalk cliffs shaped over thousands of years by natural erosion processes. Erosion has since created an “eighth sister,” and today the cliffs stand as one of England’s most iconic landscapes. We begin in the coastal town of **Seaford**, home to a Napoleonic-era **Martello Tower** built in 1810 as part of a chain of 103 coastal defences against French invasion. From here, the trail climbs onto the cliff tops, where for much of the day we walk high above the sea, treated to endless coastal views and fresh sea air. Our route follows the **South Downs Way**, passing through **Birling Gap** and past the striking **Belle Tout Lighthouse**, famously moved 17 metres inland in 1999 to save it from falling into the sea. The final highlight is **Beachy Head**, a dramatic beauty spot with sheer chalk cliffs dropping into the sea below. We finish in **Eastbourne**, statistically England’s sunniest town, where we celebrate our coastal adventure with refreshments in a local 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) **Cliffs – danger** There are sheer drops and these soft chalk cliffs can collapse without warning. There are no fences. Please stay at least 5 metres from the cliff edge at all times. You may see members of the public standing close to the edge, but do not follow their example. Please remain on the main path and follow your guide's instructions. © Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE

17 attendees

White Horse Hill, Seven Sisters & Beachy Head Coastal Expedition - 30K

Sat, Sep 5, 7:00 AM

From GO London Hiking

From BACKABUSH XPLORERS - Hiking & Outdoor Adventure Meetup Group

Escape the rush of the city and immerse yourself in an incredible, high-impact **30 kilometer panoramic journey** across the premier chalk cliffs and dramatic maritime landscapes of the South Downs National Park. Stretching from the historical coastal town of Seaford directly to Eastbourne, this beautiful point-to-point route is a masterclass in UK coastal trekking, curated specifically for lovers of sweeping sea views and rolling horizons. We gather in the morning at London Victoria Station to head down to the coast, stepping straight onto the trails to begin our journey across the cliffs. ### **The Scenic Highlights & Key Viewpoints** * **Seaford Head:** Experience your first grand panoramic look looking east across the river mouth, delivering the most famous postcard view of the entire chain of the Seven Sisters. * **Cuckmere Valley & The Litlington White Horse:** Wander along the sweeping, tranquil floodplains of the Cuckmere River while catching a magnificent view of the famous 93-foot prancing white horse carved into the steep chalk of Hindover Hill. * **The Seven Sisters (Brass Point & Went Hill):** Conquer the iconic white chalk giants, marching up and down the giant undulating shoulders of the cliffs to hit major coastal crests like Brass Point and Went Hill. * **Beachy Head:** Push onward to the grand finale as we ascend the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, offering jaw-dropping views looking down at the iconic red-and-white striped lighthouse below. * **Holywell Descent to Eastbourne:** A beautiful, gradual winding descent off the high downs that leads directly onto the grand Victorian promenade of Eastbourne where our epic journey concludes. ### **The Flow of our Day** We will launch our trek from Seaford with a quick morning briefing, and a structural warm-up before stepping onto the wilderness trail. Our mid-hike lunch stop is perfectly positioned right on a high crest of the cliffs—allowing us to relax, chat, and refuel with a massive maritime landscape unfolding right in front of us. From there, we keep our momentum going through rolling coastal pastures and successive, roller-coaster cliff climbs until our route is beautifully complete at Eastbourne. To celebrate a magnificent day out in nature, we will finish by dropping into a wonderful, classic pub in Eastbourne for an optional, well-deserved cold drink and a chat. ### **Who is this Hike For?** Everyone who is an experienced hiker especially if you like a **long-distance endurance walk** and love getting a full, active day out in the elements. Given the rolling, undulating coastal ascents, we will manage our energy steadily to soak in the views without rushing. If you have a solid level of walking fitness, love wide-open spaces, and want a true physical achievement by the sea, this is the perfect line-up for you. ### **🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info** * **MEETING TIME:** 08:00 AM London Victoria Station – Next to the information booth near platform 12. Train leaves Victoria station at 8:24 Am and we change at Lewes to get our train to Seaford (Sussex). Please note that change from Lewes to Seaford (Sussex) is a short window for four minutes, we have to be fast while changing the platform. * **TICKETS :** Buy an **Off-Peak Day Return from London Victoria to Eastbourne**. You will use the outbound portion to get to Seaford in the morning, and the return portion is fully valid to catch your train back to Victoria from **Eastbourne** at the end of the day. * **HIKE START:** \~9:50 AM Seaford (Sussex) Station * **LUNCH:** Packed Lunch * **HIKE FINISH:** \~19:00 PM Eastbourne (No guarantees) * **RETURN TRAINS:** Running regularly from Eastbourne Station back to London Victoria. ### **📍 Hike Overview** * **Grade:** Strenuous 🥾🥾🥾 * **Distance:** \~30km * **Hiking Time:** \~8.5 hours (plus breaks) * **Ascent:** \~1000 m of rolling coastal climbs * **Terrain:** Hard-packed chalk cliff paths, exposed coastal turf, and shingle segments. * **Pace:** Moderate and sociable with healthy, steady stops at the major summits. * **Hike Leader:** Abhi – 📞 07865278687 ### **What to Bring** * Full kit list – **Click Here** * ✅ Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes with excellent grip * ✅ Suitable clothing and layers (this is an exposed coastal route with zero protection from wind/rain) * ✅ Packed lunch, high-energy snacks, and plenty of water * ✅ Train ticket, contactless card, or travelcard ### **Stay Connected** * 📱 **WhatsApp:** 07968585224 * 📩 **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**

15 attendees

COASTAL TRAILS OF THE CINQUE TERRE - ITALY

Sat, Sep 12, 3:00 PM

From Outdooraholics London Hiking & Adventure Travel 25 to 49ish

**Join Backabush for a 4 night stay hiking the ancient coastal paths of this UNESCO site and National Park on the Italian Riviera.** These are the picturesque villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore that make up the Cinque Terre National Park. The area could hardly be more visually striking, the trails are filled with amazing views across terraced vineyards and colourful coves. Group Size - 16. Nights - 4. Accommodation - Guest House, twin share rooms. Cost - £449 **DIFFICULTY:** This trip is suitable for everyone with reasonable fitness, the hikes are moderate in difficulty up to around 9 miles each day with a lunch stop at one of the famous villages for some focaccia before we continue along the coast to the next village to finish the hike with a limoncello spritz in the afternoon. Lovely! Trains link our accommodation in La Spezia to all of the villages in the National Park and it is by far the easy way to get around in Cinque Terre. As there is a train station in every village along the trail, our hikes can easily be joined or left in the middle of the day, so the itinerary is completely flexible for people to take a morning enjoying cafe culture or an afternoon wandering the narrow streets. **ACCOMMODATION:** We will be staying in a modern guest house, conveniently located in the neighbouring coastal town of La Spezia. It has all the expected facilities like en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioned rooms. La Spezia is larger than the villages of Cinque Terre but still easy going with a great choice of bars and restaurants for evenings of pesto and local seafood. Our guest house is near the railway station and we will ride between 7 and 25 minutes to and from our hikes each day. **WHAT IS INCLUDED:** *Guest house accommodation in twin share rooms - Full itinerary of guided hikes *Backabush trip leader (qualified Mountain Leader) - Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 2018 **WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:** *Flights (see below) - Airport transfers (we will take the local train) *Trains in Cinque Terre - Blue trail entrance fee *Meals - Travel insurance **RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS:** There are daily flights to Pisa from London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester. Trains run from Pisa to La Spezia every 30 mins and can be booking online with Trainline, Omio or Trenitalia. It will be easy to meet us at the accommodation anytime on Saturday 12th September, check in is from 4pm. You can walk from the station to the hotel in just a few minutes. On the 16th of September we will need to check out of our hotel at 11am before we head home. Please feel free to book your return flight for any time on the 16th September. **TRANSFERS:** The train journey between Pisa Airport and La Spezia is roughly 1hr 30 and approx £25 return. Service specific tickets can be purchased online but the regional trains do not sell out and offer no advanced discount so we recommend purchasing your ticket on arrival from the ticket desk at Pisa Airport, this allows for any flight delays. **HOW TO BOOK:** To confirm your place on this trip please send payment with online banking, using **CINQUETERRE** as the payment reference. **Your RSVP is not enough to reserve a space.** The account details are: Account Name: BACKABUSH XPLORERS Sort Code: 090127 Account Number: 22440622 The following "terms and conditions" apply to all trip reservations: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ngc5A61k76qb6HGMeTK96AVaXn0565yPS9p42IPzIy8/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ngc5A61k76qb6HGMeTK96AVaXn0565yPS9p42IPzIy8/edit?usp=sharing) Please email [nathancapay@googlemail.com](http://nathancapay@googlemail.com/) when you send payment so that we can confirm everything with you. CIAO! **IMPORTANT NOTE:** We consider safety to be our number one priority and while we never take unnecessary risks, we do recognise that any outdoor activity involves a danger of personal injury or death. Remember that you should be aware of and accept these risks as you are responsible for your own safety and you should not undertake anything beyond your abilities. It is also your responsibility to be correctly equipped for the weather and activity you have chosen to participate in.

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BEGINNERS HIKE 16km Ivinghoe Beacon and the Forests of the Chiltern Hills

Sun, Sep 20, 7:55 AM

From AAA Hiking & Outdoor Adventure

📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 9 miles (16km) • Grading: [Beginners](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) with some hills • Ascent: 330m • Hiking time: 3.5 to 4 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 8:55am, 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) 📲 **Stay Connected** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸 [Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣 [Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖 [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

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Late Summer Social: Meet new people or catch up with friends

Thu, Sep 10, 4:30 PM

Join us for a relaxed social evening for our hiking community! Whether you’ve joined us on past walks, or are simply curious about coming along, this is a great chance to meet fellow hikers and group leaders in a friendly setting or if you’d like to just socialise. One of our regulars will be bringing along some old camping gear to give away at this event, and Colin, the event host will be running a a game whereby the winner gets to choose multiple discounts of future trips! Catch up with people you’ve shared the trail with, swap stories and welcome new faces who are thinking about joining future hikes. We’ve reserved a private area upstairs in a welcoming pub, just a short walk from Waterloo Station. Food and drinks will be available, with a special discount on food for our group, so come along, unwind and enjoy a sociable evening with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. **Location**: Upstairs in The Thirsty Bear https://maps.app.goo.gl/2DSmSpnZy9Uu1m9s9 [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [Trip Adviser](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/)

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The North Devon weekend: Hartland& the Valley of Rocks

Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM

From Jon's Trails

Show your interest by clicking attend, this weekend will be taking place 11-13 of September. Your booking will only be confirmed once I have reposted the page with the booking link and you have paid for it. As this is far from London, I will only be taking 5 people with me. Come and join me on my top most beautiful coastal hikes in a still wild and preserved coastaline just above the far too busy Corwall, the coast of North Devon. We will begin our trip after work with a train journey to our hotel for a good rest before the next 2 days of an incredible beauties. This trip is my most successful ever and people still talk to me about it to this day and I have not been in 5 years so it is time to get my hiking boots back on and travel back to the most perfected hiking weekend one can dream of ! Day 1: We will meet at Paddington station at 5 pm so please ensure you spoke to work in order to finish early, if you miss the train, you will have to buy a new train ticket and make your own way and it will be pricy! I recommend to take some diner with you as the train jourbey takes just under 4 hours and we won't have time to eat there. Day 2: This is where the fun begins, we will get on the first morning bus that will take us straight to my big number 1 hike! The Hartland and the incredible Speke Mill Waterfall, we will hike the whole day from cliff top to hidden beaches, through ancient monasteries and the heather should be covering the hills and clifftop given this rugged landscape a purple blanket like no others and will go for a visit of incredible place and the only village museum in the UK, the beautiful village of Clovelly. The village is preserved and you can only access it by foot or via donkey as cars are not allowed in and have to be parked nearby on the clifftop. We will either eat some tasty seafood, a pub diner or some vegetarian options over there or near our hotel, depending on what the group prefers. I will also try to give you some time for a swim to complete the day in the best possible way. Day 3: Lynton and Lynmouth and the Valley of the rocks. Our last hiking day of the week will take place about half an hour from our hotel in another stunning village of England, people talk about the Cotswolds, sorry but I prefer North Devon's villages a lot more! We will have a mixture of clifftop walks and woodlands surrounded by wild goats that will be staring at us, strange bipedal beings who like to have a stroll around their gorgeous homes. We will then head back to Barnstaple to grab a take away for our journey back to Londinium, our mind filled with all the beauties that we will have taken in... INFORMATION: PRICE: £500 TBC for the 2 night. I try to keep it as low as possible but trains are already £150-200, the hotel about £200, my costs and transports. INCLUDED: \- 2 NIGHTS in a private room\. Accommodation TBC\, there is a possibility to share a room and save a £100 if I am told early enough and if someone is happy to share with you\. \- Transport to and from London \- Bus trips \- Day trip to the Hartland and entry fee to Clovelly \- Day trip to the Valley of the Rocks \- Guided hikes \- My costs\(hotel\, train\, bus\, food and rece\) NOT included \- Food and drinks \- Anything not mentioned above REFUNDS: A full refund is only available up to 30 days before departure. 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 of any of our trips and this is without exception. 2: This trip is refundable up to the 30 days before departure, You will have up to 30 days before departure to cancel and get a full refund, please, also book an insurance just in case of illnesses. 3:In the eventuality that our transports are delayed, or cancelled which is out of my control, I do not pay for taxis, flight or alternative routes, I might have to change a part of the trip if something happens such as last minute closure,... If this happens, I will plan an alternative visit. If this happens, By signing up to my events, you agree to this. 4:You are responsible for your own safety, health and security, but please always follow my guidlines, always stay at least a couple of meters away from the cliff edge and do not put yourselves in a dangerous situation.

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