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Beaches, Waterfalls & Mountains of Wales – Gower Coast Weekend
For this Bank Holiday weekend, we combine the Gower Peninsula coast with a visit to the Brecon Beacons mountains for a varied three-day hiking trip taking in dramatic coastline, wide sandy beaches, and a classic waterfall trail. Gower was designated the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956, and its protected landscape has remained largely unchanged, with miles of rugged coast, clifftops, dunes, and hidden bays. Alongside two outstanding coastal hikes on Gower, the final day takes us inland to walk the famous waterfalls trail, including the experience of walking behind a waterfall.
📏 Key Info
• 🌙 Nights: 3 (Fri-Mon)
• 💷 Cost: £272 early bird / £304 standard
• 🥾 Difficulty: Intermediate (3 hikes 3–6 hrs each)
• 🍽️ Meals Included: All breakfasts, all packed lunches, Sat dinner, cream tea
🌟 Trip Highlights
• Extended 3 night Bank Holiday trip
• Stay on the tip of the spectacular Gower peninsula
• Hike through the Gower Coast National Nature Reserve with its tidal island of Worms Head and Rhossili Down - the highest point on the Gower peninsula (196m)
• See the ruins of the majestic Pennard Castle built in the 12th century
• Explore a remote and rugged stretch of coast around Rhossili
• Hike to breathtaking Rhossili beach - one of the top beaches in Europe
• Hike out to the tidal Worms Head Island (tide permitting)
• Hike the waterfalls trail, see the 3 best waterfalls in Wales and get to walk behind one
🥾 Trip Description
The Gower Peninsula is best experienced on foot, with a dense network of paths crossing dunes, clifftops, headlands, and open countryside. Over the weekend, we explore its most dramatic sections, combining coastal walking with quieter inland stretches, and taking in beaches, nature reserves, and a castle along the way.
Our coastal hikes showcase the variety of Gower’s landscape, from long sandy beaches backed by dunes to steep cliffs and rugged headlands. The walking is rewarding rather than technical, with time to stop and take in the views across the Bristol Channel and along the peninsula’s sweeping coastline.
On the final day, the scenery changes as we head inland to the Brecon Beacons mountains. Here, the walking follows woodland paths and river valleys, leading to a series of waterfalls in a steep-sided gorge, including the opportunity to walk behind one of them.
Across the three days, the routes balance effort and enjoyment, offering a mix of coastal drama, natural landmarks, and quieter woodland walking, all within a compact and varied Bank Holiday trip.
📅 Itinerary
Friday – Arrival
Arrive at our exclusively hired hostel cottage on the tip of the Gower peninsula, with only sand dunes separating us from the beach. Take in the sea air, settle into your room, and meet your fellow hikers over a relaxed evening. The atmosphere is informal - no rush, just good company and excitement for the days ahead.
Saturday – Oxwich Bay to Pennard Castle
• Distance: 8 miles (12km)
• Grading: Intermediate, two main tiring hills
• Ascent: 370m
• Hiking time: 3 - 4 hours
We explore a picturesque section of the coast. Accompanied by the deep blue waters of the Atlantic, we’re off to an 8 mile hike through the rich sand dunes Nature Reserve of Oxwich and Nicholaston Burrows. Our hike will take us past cliffs and heavenly beaches to eventually reach the hidden valley with the ruins of Pennard Castle. Perched high over the stunning Three Cliffs Bay and Penmaen Burrows, this 12th century castle is considered one of the most picturesque ruins on the Gower Peninsula making it a perfect stop for lunch.
Sunday – Rhossili circular (2 length options)
• Distance: 2 versions upto 14km length
• Grading: Intermediate, some hills, a good level of fitness required
• Ascent: 460m (for 14km version)
• Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
Today will be a memorable hike in one of the most spectacular areas in Wales rewarding us with stunning and varied coastal landscapes. The stretch of coast around Rhossili is rugged, wild and remote - mostly owned by the National Trust. This craggy coastline is a mixture of dramatic and towering cliffs interspersed with picture postcard sandy beaches.
We'll hike through the Gower Coast National Nature Reserve which consists of the tidal island of Worms Head and the Rhossili Down - the highest point on the Gower peninsula (196m). We’ll also pass and hike on Rhossili Beach - regularly on best beach in the world lists.
Rhossili Beach has been voted by Tripadvisor to be one of the top 10 beaches in the world: LINK
Monday – Brecon Beacons 3 Waterfalls
• Distance: 4 miles (6km)
• Grading: Intermediate, a few hills, steep in places
• Ascent: 330m
• Hiking time: 3 - 4 hours
Today we shall head into the Brecon Beacons for a waterfall walk through a deep and rich wooded valley, where we'll get to go behind a waterfall. This hike will be in the Brecon Beacons National Park which is where the trip will finish.
Typical finish time: 14:30–15:30, so you have plenty of time for the drive back to London. This marks the end of the organised trip.
🚗 Transport, Accommodation & Start Time
• The trip begins at Borfa House Activity Centre
• Arrival is from 7pm – no access before this time
• You will need transport to the hikes. For car sharing - Lift share discussion
• Accommodation: 3 nights in single gender hostel rooms (4–6 beds)
🍽️ Food - All meals are included except 1 dinner where we eat out:
• Breakfast (Sat, Sun & Mon): typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
• Packed lunches (Sat, Sun & Mon): fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.
• Dinner (Sat)
• Dinner (Sun): Not included, eat out in Port Eynon to try local cuisine
• Afternoon cream tea: Scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!
Meals are meat-based with vegetarian alternatives.
💷 Cost & Booking
• £272 total for the first 25 sign-ups (Early Booking Discount). Then £304 total. Click “Attend” to pay the £30 deposit by PayPal
• Remainder due by Sunday 1st March 2026 by bank transfer - we'll email details
• Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out, fully paid spaces may be advertised to the same gender (see FAQ)
✅ Price Includes
• 3 nights hostel accommodation
• Breakfast on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
• Packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
• Dinner Saturday night
• Cream teas
• Experienced trip host for the duration of the weekend
• 3 guided hikes with a trained hike leader
• Full financial protection under the 2018 Package Travel Regulations
❌ Price Excludes
• Transport to, during and from the trip
• Sunday night dinner where we eat out in Port Eynon town
❓ Want to Know More?
• 🔍 New to Our UK Trips? – Perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”
• 🏢 About Us – Who Outdooraholics are, about us & history
• ❓ FAQs – Answers to the most common queries
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⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader. As with all outdoor activities, hiking carries some inherent risk. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and clothes – including warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers. See: Clothing tips.
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HIKE 22km Seven Sisters coastal - The Towering Chalk Sea Cliffs of Sussex
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 14 miles (22km)
• Grading: Intermediate/Challenging
• 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] 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 & photo
• 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
• 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 formed at the end of the last Ice Age by glacial meltwater. 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: LYUBAVA
• Contact (hike day only): 07883 405294
🍽️ 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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)
📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
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Cliffs – danger
There are sheer drops off the cliffs and some of these soft chalk cliffs are crumbling at the edges with chunks regularly falling and no fencing in place. Please keep at least 3 metres away from the edges. If you fall, or the ground at the edge of the cliff collapses it will almost certainly be fatal.
© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE22 attendees - £35.00
HIKE 20km Roman Chichester - Coastal paths, Estuaries, Bosham Town & Ferry ride
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK · London, al, London, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 12 miles (20km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 20m
• Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
• Cost: £35 (includes guided hike + ferry + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] 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 & photo
• Time: Meet 8:30am, leave 8:50am for the 9:05am train
• Return: 7:15pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)
🌟 Highlights
• Explore Chichester Harbour — a 3,700-hectare estuary and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, teeming with wildlife
• Take a ferry ride across the historic Chichester Channel
• Hike along the Chichester canal, famously painted by J.M.W. Turner
• Stroll through Chichester Marina, one of the South Coast’s most vibrant harbours with over 1,000 boats
• Visit Chichester, an ancient Roman city fortified after AD 43
• Enjoy peaceful coastal scenery, wildflower meadows, and serene waterways
🥾 Hike Description
Our adventure begins in the historic Roman city of Chichester, whose roots stretch back nearly 2,000 years. From here, we set out toward Chichester Harbour, the largest natural estuary in South East England and a protected wildlife sanctuary. The harbour’s expansive tidal waters and saltmarshes are alive with birdlife, making it one of the UK’s richest coastal habitats.
We follow a scenic trail past the Bosham Channel, a picturesque stretch of water that has inspired painters, poets, and writers for centuries. Soon we reach the Chichester Channel, once used as a wartime shipping passage and immortalised in a painting by J.M.W. Turner. Here we cross by the traditional ferry, a unique highlight of the day and a chance to admire the waterway up close.
Arriving in the old village of West Itchenor, our route continues to the bustling Chichester Marina, home to more than 1,000 boats and one of the South Coast’s most vibrant harbours. From here, our path meanders past ancient villages, coastal meadows, and historic sites before concluding with a refreshing visit to a local pub — the perfect way to end this coastal journey.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• 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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)
📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group
📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions
© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE18 attendees - £31.00
BEGINNERS HIKE 14KM Garden of England Meopham Valley and the Vine fields of Kent
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 14km
• Grading: Beginners
• Ascent: 370m
• Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet breaks: On the train, at the lunch stop, and at the end pub
📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & photo
• Time: Meet 8:35am, leave 8:55am for the 9:12am train
• Return: 5:18pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)
🌟 Highlights
• Enjoy spectacular views across the rolling North Downs
• See Killick’s Windmill, a Grade II listed smock mill built in 1801
• Hike through chalk downland, ancient woodland and pretty Kentish farmsteads
• Stroll through Camer Park — a former estate landscape of grassland and ancient trees
• Explore historic Meopham and Cobham, with medieval greens and heritage buildings
🥾 Hike Description
Our journey begins in the historic village of Meopham, reputedly the longest village in England, stretching for 11km with two medieval greens. From the northern end we pass one of these greens before delving into a landscape of rolling chalk downland, with its patchwork of pastures, hedgerows and ancient woodland.
At the southern end of Meopham we pause at the second green to admire Killick’s Windmill, a rare 19th-century smock mill, and to take in the traditional village atmosphere — perhaps even a cricket match on the green. (Michael Gambon, of Dumbledore fame, also lived here.)
From here our route leads into quiet North Downs valleys, where wildlife thrives and chalk grasslands give way to pockets of shady woodland. The trail takes us through the charming old town of Cobham, rich in heritage, before we enter Camer Park, a former estate with sweeping meadows and centuries-old trees.
Our hike concludes in the hamlet of Sole Street, after a day immersed in the timeless Kent countryside of meadows, woods and historic villages.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: KEVIN
• Contact (hike day only): 07918 329854
🍽️ 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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)
📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group
📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions
© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2025 E & OE18 attendees - £33.00
NEW - TOUGH HIKE 21km Challenge - Surrey 2 Peaks 640M ASCENT
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GBThis is a new hike — a shorter version of our popular Surrey 3 Peaks route, designed especially for the winter months when daylight is limited and we have few tough hikes, a lot of the route is the same. Don’t be fooled by the distance though — it’s still a challenging and demanding hike.
Your guide knows this area well and has written this route himself. He was born on the North Downs Way and spent 18 years living in the Surrey Hills woodlands — the landscape we’ll be hiking through.
📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 13 miles (21km)
• Grading: Challenging
• 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] 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 & photo
• 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
• 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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)
📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group
📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions
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