Foraging Walks London

AI Work Walks London: Why AI Rollouts Stall After the Pilot

**The question for this walk: why do AI rollouts stall after the pilot?** Most of us have watched something work in a pilot and then run into trouble. Bring one you're wrestling with. We walk in pairs and small groups, and I'll mix people up once or twice along the way so you get a proper conversation with three or four people. **Who this is for** People trying to make AI work inside organisations. Adoption and transformation leads, L&D and HR, operations, product, policy, risk, internal comms, consultants doing this for clients. **What this isn't** If you're here to sell, this isn't the one. **Meeting point:** Under the clock on the main concourse at Waterloo station, by the Pret. We leave the station at 18:25 sharp, so please be on time. **Route:** down to the South Bank and east past the National Theatre and Tate Modern, over towards Borough. Finishing at The Mudlark by Southwark Cathedral for a drink with whoever has time. London Bridge station is two minutes from there for your way home. **RSVPs include one question. I read the answers, so please give me a line.** Running late on the night: 07491656653 or message me here.

Oyster Friendly, Ultimate Epping Forest Canopy & Ancient Woodland Hike

WALK: EPPING FOREST IN AUTUMN 🍂 🍁🐿️

🌳🐿️ Escape into beautiful Epping Forest! 🍃 Join us for a lovely 🍂 Autumn walk along the Oak Trail, exploring ancient woodland and open countryside. 🌿🦌 ⭐ Five mile circular guided walk through Epping Forest and the surrounding countryside. ⭐ Meet outside Theydon Bois Tube station — Central line — at 11.30am. ⭐ Discover the history of Theydon Bois and Epping Forest, enjoy its flora and fauna, visit Ambresbury Banks, and look out for a herd of deer! 🦌🐦 🏹 Ambresbury Banks Explore the remains of an Iron Age hill fort covering approximately 11 acres. According to local legend, this was the site of Boudicca’s last stand against the Romans in AD 61. 🐎 A forest of highwaymen and legends Epping Forest was also a haunt of the notorious 18th-century highwayman Dick Turpin. Stories tell of a secret forest hideaway known as “Turpin’s Cave”, where he took refuge from capture. 🍽️ After the walk We’ll head to The Bull, or Queen Victoria lovely cosy pubs, for drinks and food. 🍻 ⭐ Please wear suitable footwear and dress for woodland paths and uneven ground, which may be wet or muddy. 🥾🍂 ⭐ Organiser’s fee: £5, payable by cash or contactless on the day. 📞 Contact: [07816 866300](tel:07816%20866300)

Walking with Vegans Autumn Adventure 🍁🍂🍃🍄

Join me for an autumn adventure down the Elizabeth line 🍁🍂🍃🍄 We'll meet between 11.30am & 11.45ish, outside Farringdon train station, then hop on the Elizabeth line, going to Harold Wood 😊 We will explore woodlands, nature trails & reserves, have a vegan picnic lunch, & maybe enjoy a local pub later 😊 Bring plenty of water, sensible walking shoes, and bring or buy enroute vegan picnic stuff for lunch ( there are shops near Farringdon, & Harold Wood, so plenty to choose from ) 😊

Tim's walks: London and the suffragettes

The suffragette movement for the right of women to vote just before the first world war tore Edwardian society apart. While there had been a suffragist movement campaigning peacefully for women's votes from at least the 1860s, progress towards women's equality had been glacially slow. The militant suffragette movement, led by Emmeline Pankhurst, embarked on a campaign that was met with violence and in turn became increasingly violent. They slashed paintings, smashed windows and laid bombs. The state responded with police violence, mass imprisonment, force feeding and ended with the notorious 'cat and mouse' law. Today we tend to look back on the suffragettes as great fighters in a just cause. But some of their tactics were extraordinarily controversial at the time and probably would be even more so today. Emmeline ruled the movement with an iron rod expelling all who disagreed with her (including two of her daughters!) So did the ends justify the means and what are the lessons for just stop oil, extinction rebellion or Palestine Action (can I still write that today ?) On this walk through central London, we'll see where the suffragettes met, organised, demonstrated and died and the memorials to them. This walk is quite long, about 4 miles, but full of interest, controversy and relevance to today The cost of the walk is £12 payable by card or cash on the day, by card or by bank transfer or PayPal. Phone for emergencies: 07846899I56

Yorkshire Coast Walking Break: Seabirds, Smugglers & Seaside Strolls

**Enjoy a laid-back walking break along the Yorkshire coast with a friendly group.** This trip offers relaxed coastal walking, fresh sea air and good company — perfect for a gentle getaway by the sea. ### **What to Expect** * Sociable small-group walks along the coast, mixing sea views, history and nature * Guided walks at an easy to moderate pace * Comfortable accommodation for a relaxed stay * Evenings to unwind and enjoy company * Welcoming for solo walkers, friends or couples ### **Important** RSVP on Meetup does **not** guarantee your place. To join this break, please book directly through our main Large Outdoors website. 📍 **Location:** Yorkshire Coast 🔗 **Full details & booking:** [https://www.largeoutdoors.com/yorkshire-coast-walking-break-seabirds-smugglers-seaside-strolls](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/yorkshire-coast-walking-break-seabirds-smugglers-seaside-strolls) A refreshing coastal break — walking, sea air and friendly company.

WALK: River Thames Battersea to Putney Bridge 🌿🌞🍂

Hello ! 😊 🤩 Riverside Walk: Battersea Power Station to Putney Bridge ⭐✨ Join us for a lovely Sunday afternoon walk along the Thames! We’ll meet outside Battersea Power Station Tube station at 2 pm on Sunday 4 October. We’ll head down to the river, walk past the Power Station and follow the waterfront through Battersea Park. From there, we’ll continue through Wandsworth and the riverside green spaces towards Putney, finishing with the option of a drink at a riverside pub near Putney Bridge. 🍷🌿 ⭐ Distance: Approximately 4½–5 miles ⭐ Walking time: Around 2 hours, at a relaxed pace ⭐ Organiser fee: £5 Come along for fresh air, river views and good company! 🤩

Walking with Vegans ~ Hampstead & Golders Hill 🍁🍂🍃🍄

Join me for a wonder about Hampstead Heath & Golders Hill 🍁🍂🍃🍄 We'll meet between 12.45pm & 1ish, outside Hampstead Heath overground station 😊 We will explore the heath & beyond, have a vegan picnic lunch, & maybe enjoy a local pub later 😊 😊

Bayswater to Oil Drum Alley – Walk & Drinks

Walk length 2 miles/3.2 km approx. Linear. A quirky stroll from Bayswater along Bayswater Road and Holland Park Avenue to Shepherd's Bush. See and hear about a myriad of historical trivia from spies to Hugh Grant and Rag & Bone. We will visit a very classy retro pub in an old shopping centre at the end for some refreshments/food near Shepherd's Bush underground. Meeting Meet outside Bayswater Underground Station at 3.pm for the walk to start at 3.15pm (see photo above). The walk finishes close to Shepherd's Bush underground. See Transport for London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/) £4 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer. Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681 Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (http://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.

London Society FREE HIKE - Bexley to Petts Wood

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 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 Bexley to Petts Wood. We’ll be traversing through the Footcray meadows, Scadbury park & Hawkwood through the woods. There will be a mixture of muddy and clear 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 2. 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: Bexley Ending point: Petts Wood Walking length: 12.3km Duration: around 4 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 - Bexley to Petts Wood WHEN - 12pm - 6pm MEETING POINT - Outside Bexley Station NEAREST STATION - Bexley 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.

03 OCT - Group tickets

**ℹ️ ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT** **Group Travel Ticket (Optional)** *ℹ️ Payment required by Wed, Sep 30 · 9:00 AM - **please sign up only if you’re ready to pay**. I’ll remove anyone who hasn’t paid from this event, you can be added back once your payment is received, if there’s still space on an available group ticket. Group tickets must be booked in groups of four. If your attendance doesn’t complete a group of four, I’ll refund you and you won’t be included in the group ticket booking. Thanks* The organiser will pre-purchase Southern DaySave group tickets a few days before the event. **Event:** **[Hills are not enough | free tough hike | 34km (21.1mi)](https://www.meetup.com/freehiketogether/events/316001839/)** Tickets can be viewed **[HERE](https://ticket.southernrailway.com/daysave/2026-10-03/VIC/4/)** Each ticket costs **£52 for four people**, making it **£13 per person**. Payment must be made in advance. The ticket provides unlimited travel on the Southern Railway network on **Saturday, 3 October 2026**. All four passengers must travel together, sit together where possible, and pass through the barriers together. You may join the group en route, for example at Clapham Junction or East Croydon, but you must have your own valid ticket to pass through the barriers. The organiser will try to arrange groups of four based on attendees’ travel plans. The tickets will be distributed at the end of the hike, allowing people to travel home together or stay a little longer at the pub. ***Note:*** *This group-ticket option is only suitable if you plan to walk with the main group. If you intend to hike independently, leave the group, or fall significantly behind, this may not be a suitable option for you.* If a group cannot be formed before the tickets are purchased, payments will be refunded. Once the tickets have been purchased, payments are non-refundable unless someone else takes your place and pays for the ticket. Tickets will be allocated on a **first-paid, first-served basis**. Anyone who signs up but does not pay within a few hours may be removed to make space for others. After paying, please message AdrianB on WhatsApp at **+44 (0) 7438 812 663** with your transaction reference, Meetup profile name and the account name you used. You can also send this information through Meetup. \-\-\- **THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU IF** * You want to pay £13 for your total rail travel that day. * You are happy to travel as part of a group of four. * You understand that the group must travel together. * You understand that individual tickets are not provided. * You will travel to and from London Victoria with the group. \-\-\- **📍 MEETING POINT** 08:00 at London Victoria ticket office AdrianB will have the group tickets and coordinate the groups through the barriers. \-\-\- **HOW TO PAY** All tickets are now sold! \-\-\- **PAID:** 01\. Samer Aldardari 02\. Paula 03\. Adrian 04\. Lenie \-\-\- 05\. Payal Minhas 06\. FS 07\. Chew 08\. Sona \-\-\- 09\. Liuda 10\. Anna 11\. Sandra 12\. Aida \-\-\-

Petersfield, secluded valleys & dramatic 360 views from Harting Down

**WHAT TO EXPECT - Dramatic hill-top views, secluded valleys and woodland** Distance: **25km (approx 15 miles)** Ascent: c. **570m** Estimated Duration (approx): **6 hours walking** (4km/hr) Difficulty: Moderate to energetic Group size: 20 hikers **HIGHLIGHT** * An undulating hike through the little known western reaches of the South Downs. * Attractive and historic town of Buriton * Lovely quaint pub for a stop at lunchtime * Stunning 360-degree panoramic views on top of National Trust's Harting Down * Significant views out to the Solent and the Isle of Wight * Deer parks in the later part of the walk * Some beautiful quintessentially English countryside at its best **DESCRIPTION** We'll be walking in part on the South Downs Way, as well as lesser known paths steeped in history. Our day will start in Petersfield - an ancient market town founded in the early 12th century which became a horse coaching centre on the main London to Portsmouth route. We'll then head to Buriton, a lovely historic village just south of Peterfield. From there we will start heading up onto the South Downs Way and then down to South Harting, which sits at the foot of the beautiful South Downs. It is home to one of the major landmarks in the Rother Valley - St Mary and Gabriel Church. This will be our lunch stop at a quaint old pub. We'll be walking off our lunch with a steep climb up onto Harting Down - a stunning 360-degree viewpoint where the higher ground of West Harting Down provides significant views out to the Solent and the Isle of Wight should we have fine weather. We then circle back to Petersfield over fields and along deer park enclosures, with no other hikers in sight. And of course, a well earned drink in a pub in Petersfield! *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 Waterloo or the Hike Starting Point**. The applicable time and meeting points are detailed below. **MEETING POINT:** We will assemble in front of Information Desk under the large clock, and by the large Pret. **LONDON STATION MEETING DETAILS** **Assembly Time:** 08.30 - for those looking to come in on the Group Save 08.45 - for people who have their own tickets as we move to the train 9.00 - train departs 10.05 - train arrives in Petersfield **HIKE START POINT** Leave at: **10.15** Meetup Point: **Petersfield Train Station** \- outside the front **RETURN** Return trains from Petersfield are after 18.00 - train times are 18.19, 18.48 etc (about 1 hour journey on fast train). Everyone is flexible to go back when they want. **HIKE COST** The cost for the hike is £12 per person. **TRAIN INFORMATION** For those buying their own tickets, please get a **return to PETERSFIELD** **GROUP SAVE** Group save train fare is **£25.75 -** if you want to join, 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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