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London's largest and most active international outdoors group for hiking, walking, travel, day trips, holidays, and outdoor adventures for 25 to 49ish... (or young at heart)
We organise hikes across the UK and Europe. Come and join the adventure and find out why hiking has taken off!
Who is this hiking group for
- Anyone who loves the outdoors and hiking
- Keen to meet like minded people
- Explore the UK and Europe
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UK WEEKEND HIKING TRIPS:
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FOREIGN TRIPS & HOLIDAYS:
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Who attends our events?
We're mainly in our mid 20s to mid 40s, but age is no barrier as long as you are young at heart and over 18.
Most of our members generally either live or work in London, although we have people from all over the UK attending and we've had several people visit from abroad for our trips and join us at our destination. After all you don't need to live in London to visit Cornwall, Wales or the Lake District!
We have a lot of international members - either here on work placements or to live and this brings a superb cultural variety and mix of life experiences to the group and helps to make our trips so interesting and diverse.
We get a lot of people who attend their first event on their own and we always go out of our way to make everyone very welcome on our trips. They have proven to be a great way to meet people and make new friends as well as to see this wonderful island
Any questions - do drop us an email: info@outdooraholics.co.uk
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See allWe have 1 room upgrade to a twin room for 1 or 2 person occupancy: info@outdooraholics.co.uk
For this Bank Holiday we have something really special - our 3 day Gower trip plus we will visit the Brecon Beacons and do a Waterfall trail hike where you get the experience of walking behind one.
Dive into the rugged beauty and remoteness of the Gower peninsula with miles of diverse coastline to explore. Designated the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty back in 1956, Gower’s protected landscape has thankfully changed little ever since.
We’ve lined up a couple of superb and dramatic coastal hikes along some of the best beaches in Britain. Add to those a National Nature reserve, truly spectacular cliffs, Europe’s 3rd best beach and a ruined castle and we’re surely in for a memorable weekend.
In fact, Rhossili beach is consistently voted one of the TOP TEN BEACHES IN THE WORLD, let us show you why: LINK
Come along and experience Gower peninsulas' unbeatable charm and beauty
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 best waterfalls in Wales and get to walk behind one
WEEKEND DESCRIPTION
There’s no way to fully appreciate Gower’s natural beauty, history and geology unless you take on one of the numerous footpaths which run across this stunning piece of rugged countryside. That’s why we’re exploring the Gower Peninsula in traditional Outdooraholics style - through spectacular hikes and viewed from the hiking trails.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be exhilarating hikes through landscapes ranging from dramatic and rugged cliffs to long and dreamy sandy beaches. We’ll explore the sanctuary for rich wildlife, habitats and the historical sights of Gower, while being surrounded by awe-inspiring coastal, hill, woodland and clifftops scenery.
ITINERARY
Friday
Head over to our exclusively booked hostel cottage on the tip of the Gower peninsula, with only sand dunes separating us from the beach.
Saturday
Hike: Oxwich Bay to Pennard Castle
Distance: 8 miles (12km)
Grading: Intermediate, two main tiring hills
Ascent: 370m
Hiking time: 3 to 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
Hike: Rhossili circular (2 length options)
Distance: 2 versions upto 14km length
Grading: Intermediate/Challenging , some hills, a good level of fitness required
Ascent: 460m (for 14km version)
Hiking time: 5 to 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
Hike: Brecon Beacons Waterfalls
Distance: 5 miles (7km)
Grading: Intermediate, a few hills, steep in places
Ascent: 360m
Hiking time: 3.5 to 4.5 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
COST & PAYMENT
£278. Click “Attend” to pay the £278 by PayPal.
Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ
TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME
The trip starts at the venue and you will need transport to the hikes.
Lift share discussion - to offer/request lifts
The accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later.
FOOD
Breakfast and packed lunches are included and will be provided for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You will need money for drinks for the trip and for dinner on Sunday night.
Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
For lunch we provide 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.
After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!
Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• 3 nights in hostel accommodation (4 - 6 bedded single gender rooms)
• Breakfast and packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection
THE PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Transport to, from and during the trip
• Dinner on Sunday night
• Drinks and personal expenses
SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS
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See all- The Lake District - Mountains and Valleys, rural Mansion on Lake DerwentHawse End Centre, Keswick, AL
Outdooraholics have hosted over 27 trips at this mansion since 2013 - our trip is the most popular hiking weekend of any Meetup group in ALL OF EUROPE, let us show you why.
Escape London this Bank Holiday to the Lake District - England's largest and best loved National Park and UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site.
Welcome to the magnificent Lake District - a truly mountainous region spanning over 2200km sq. Here rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, mountain ridges and lush valleys embellish endless hiking trails.
The Lake District is the birthplace of British mountaineering attracting 13.8 million visitors annually and is an area that's inspired artists and writers such as Turner, Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
To make this trip really special we've hired exclusively just for our group a large country mansion in the best location in the heart of the Lake District - right next to Derwent Water with fantastic hiking from the hostel door!
HIGHLIGHTS
• A superb Victorian country mansion hostel set remotely in lush grounds on the banks of Lake Derwent
• Probably the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes you will see in the UK
• Three Spectacular Mountain Peak hikes - we will explore Great Gable (899m), Grasmoor (852m) and Cat Bells (451m)
• A fully catered trip with some delicious food to satisfy our appetites after our hikes
• A 3 night trip to take advantage of the Bank Holiday weekendVideo - LINK
WEEKEND DESCRIPTION
The Lake District provides England's best hiking, its highest mountain, its deepest lake plus its most stunning and dramatic mountainous landscapes. It is a green, lush and pure National Park dotted with quaint towns.
We are staying in a country mansion hostel set in a remote rural location in the woodland on the edge of Lake Derwent, nestling at the base of Catbells hill. We'll hike some of the classic and best loved mountains in the Lake District with 3 hike leaders each day so we can split into smaller groups.
You can also set off on a gentle self-guided walk from the hostel if you prefer for a day or it's easy to catch a boat around the Lake and into Keswick.
TOUGHNESS. Please remember, these are tough mountain hikes of 5 to 7 hours per day, are not for beginners and require a good level of fitness.
ITINERARY
Friday
Arrive in the evening to our hostel and we have time for drinks and socialising.
Saturday
Hike: Great Gable
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Grading: Mountain (tough)
Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hoursA gorgeous hike starting in a valley that passes through beautiful scenery including waterfalls, streams, and forests.
On reaching the top of Great Gable, we are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Lake District mountains, valleys, and lakes.
In the evening we enjoy a delicious group dinner and drinks.
Sunday
Hike: Grasmoor Circular
Distance: 8 to 9 miles (13 to 14km)
Grading: Mountain (tough)Our hike gains height steadily through the valley as we head past Force Crag mine - the last working metal mine which closed in 1991. We then ascend past waterfalls and following rivers and valleys up to the summit of Grasmoor where we're rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views. On a clear day we can see most of the Lake District mountains as well as across the sea to the Scottish Mountains. This is one of the finest views in the Lake District.
Monday
Hike: Cat Bells
Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Grading: Mountain
Ascent: 350-450m
Hiking time: 2.5 to 3.5 hoursA gentler and less demanding but still magnificent trail. We hike to the stunning Cat Bells summit blessed with incredible scenery over Cumbria and the Lake District. The summit reveals glorious views towards Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw, Derwentwater, Keswick and Blencathra. We follow a dreamy path as it gently follows and caresses the lakes shores.
A shorter hiking day that leaves us at the hostel early afternoon with time to make the journey home.
COST & PAYMENT
£281. Click “Attend” to pay the £281 by PayPal.
Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ
TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME
The trip starts at the venue and you will need transport to the hikes.
Lift share discussion - to offer/request lifts
The accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later.
FOOD
Breakfast and packed lunches are included and will be provided for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Dinner on Saturday and Sunday night is also provided. You will need money for drinks for the trip.
Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
For lunch we provide 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.
After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!
Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• 3 nights hostel accommodation (6 bedded single gender rooms with 1x8)
• Breakfast and packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Dinner on Saturday and Sunday evening
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protectionTHE PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Transport to, from and during the trip
• Drinks and personal expensesSAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS
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- EASTER The Sandy Beaches, Cliffs and Castles of Gower Peninsula coastBorfa House, Swansea, AL£278.00
We have 1 room upgrade to a twin room for 1 or 2 person occupancy: info@outdooraholics.co.uk
For this Bank Holiday we have something really special - our 3 day Gower trip plus we will visit the Brecon Beacons and do a Waterfall trail hike where you get the experience of walking behind one.
Dive into the rugged beauty and remoteness of the Gower peninsula with miles of diverse coastline to explore. Designated the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty back in 1956, Gower’s protected landscape has thankfully changed little ever since.
We’ve lined up a couple of superb and dramatic coastal hikes along some of the best beaches in Britain. Add to those a National Nature reserve, truly spectacular cliffs, Europe’s 3rd best beach and a ruined castle and we’re surely in for a memorable weekend.
In fact, Rhossili beach is consistently voted one of the TOP TEN BEACHES IN THE WORLD, let us show you why: LINK
Come along and experience Gower peninsulas' unbeatable charm and beauty
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 best waterfalls in Wales and get to walk behind oneWEEKEND DESCRIPTION
There’s no way to fully appreciate Gower’s natural beauty, history and geology unless you take on one of the numerous footpaths which run across this stunning piece of rugged countryside. That’s why we’re exploring the Gower Peninsula in traditional Outdooraholics style - through spectacular hikes and viewed from the hiking trails.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be exhilarating hikes through landscapes ranging from dramatic and rugged cliffs to long and dreamy sandy beaches. We’ll explore the sanctuary for rich wildlife, habitats and the historical sights of Gower, while being surrounded by awe-inspiring coastal, hill, woodland and clifftops scenery.
ITINERARY
Friday
Head over to our exclusively booked hostel cottage on the tip of the Gower peninsula, with only sand dunes separating us from the beach.
Saturday
Hike: Oxwich Bay to Pennard Castle
Distance: 8 miles (12km)
Grading: Intermediate, two main tiring hills
Ascent: 370m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hoursWe 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
Hike: Rhossili circular (2 length options)
Distance: 2 versions upto 14km length
Grading: Intermediate/Challenging , some hills, a good level of fitness required
Ascent: 460m (for 14km version)
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hoursToday 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
Hike: Brecon Beacons Waterfalls
Distance: 5 miles (7km)
Grading: Intermediate, a few hills, steep in places
Ascent: 360m
Hiking time: 3.5 to 4.5 hoursToday 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
COST & PAYMENT
£278. Click “Attend” to pay the £278 by PayPal.
Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ
TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME
The trip starts at the venue and you will need transport to the hikes.
Lift share discussion - to offer/request liftsThe accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later.
FOOD
Breakfast and packed lunches are included and will be provided for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You will need money for drinks for the trip and for dinner on Sunday night.
Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
For lunch we provide 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.
After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!
Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• 3 nights in hostel accommodation (4 - 6 bedded single gender rooms)
• Breakfast and packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protectionTHE PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Transport to, from and during the trip
• Dinner on Sunday night
• Drinks and personal expensesSAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS
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- HILLY HIKE 22km Bourne Valley - the Mills, Orchards and Knights Manors of KentVictoria Station, London, AL£28.00
Join us on this hike through the stunning Bourne Valley - an area so beautiful it’s been officially designated the "Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". This protected and preserved rural area presents lush landscapes, ancient woods, beautiful orchards and a sense of remoteness and tranquillity in Kent - a county known as the ''Garden of England''.
Admire its meandering rivers, ancient mills and royal grounds used for training the Queen’s horses. Hike to the glorious Fairlawne estate, the home of a Saudi Prince with a vast park of over 1000 acres. Follow the edge of the Greensand Ridge, past Knight’s manors and the rare landscapes of unique cobnut trees. All of this just a short train ride away from London.
Please note: This hike is titled HILLY, it is around 450m of ascent, but most of them are small hills, most people are fine on it, but it's not a hike for beginners
Highlights:
• Hike through a lush part of the Metropolitan Green belt
• Discover the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Pass the vast and awe inspiring Fairlawne mansion - the home of a Saudi Prince and a royal horse training site
• Hike on the Greensand Ridge and follow parts of the Greensand Way path
• Admire ancient hamlets and picturesque mills dating back to the 18th century
• Visit Old Soar Manor - a 13th century knight's dwelling and an English Heritage property
• Explore the county of Kent known as the Garden of England
• Visit Shipbourne Common - a Special Landscape Area
Hike Description
Our hike takes place in the lush Bourne Valley - an untouched area that boasts a colourful variety of flowers, orchards and the rare and treasured Kentish cobnut trees. We hike on the Greensand Ridge following the dreamy river past some of the ancient mills that it used to power in a bygone era.
We start off at Borough Green whose ancient heritage can be traced back over 2000 years and follow the lush valley past colourful apple orchards and ascending into the ancient Yopps Green to marvel at a fine vista across the whole Bourne Valley. We continue on through the Fairlawne Park which surrounds the wonderful 17th century Fairlawne country mansion, the home of a Saudi Prince. This park was the place where the horses of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother were trained. The estate spreads between 2 villages with vast lawns and beautiful centuries old gardens. After lunch our trail continues past the remnants of ancient paper mills as we hike though chestnut woodlands to reach the Knight's dwelling of Old Soar Manor dating back to 1290. We then head off to the steep sided gorge cut by the river and the picturesque former paper mills at Basted Mill which operated for over 2 centuries.
Meeting Point & Time
Victoria station at 8:30am leaving the meeting point at 8:45am for the 8:55am train. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP
Planned arrival back into London is 6:36pm (group train ticket so you are committed until then)
Guide - Fate 07415 057888
Food - Bring a packed lunch, we usually visit a pub after the hike for drinks
Distance & Difficulty
Distance: 14 miles (22km)
Grading: Intermediate
Ascent: 450m
Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hoursCost & Payment
£28 including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Attend” to join.
Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable but we have a process to release your space for resale, if your space sells you will be refunded.
What to bring
• Hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket & trousers KIT LINK
• Water (2 litres)
• Packed lunch
• We arrange train tickets and logistics, so just turn up and have a great day :-)
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- HILLY HIKE 17km Jane Austen's Box Hill, England's largest vineyard & North DownsVictoria Station, London, AL£28.00
The beauty of Box Hill has inspired many great artists, writers and musicians for hundreds of years. Jane Austen based the picnic scene from ''Emma'' here, George Lambert's famous painting of Box Hill in 1733 (now in the Tate Gallery) and it's even had several songs written about it, the most recent being ''On Box Hill'' by Everything But the Girl. It also inspired the poet Keats and the writer G.K. Chesterton. Come and discover the magic of Box Hill for yourself and see why it’s attracted and inspired so many famous creatives for centuries.
Highlights
• Hike along the stunning Surrey Hills (422 km²) - a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which covers one quarter of the county of Surrey
• See the famous Box Hill viewpoint with far reaching views over Surrey and Sussex
• Enjoy breathtaking hiking through the woods and hills of the North Downs
• Visit Denbies - England's largest vineyard, which has won international wine awards
• See the twisting hill roads of the 2012 Olympics cycle race where the cyclists did 9 laps of this spectacular section
Hike Description
Box Hill is located on the North Downs and lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Site of Special Scientific Interest. As well as its natural beauty, Box Hill also plays host to a more recent fort built in the 1890s to help defend England from a possible French invasion and a semi derelict folly tower from 1815.
This is a diverse hike through the captivating Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty taking in woodland, rolling downs, Norbury Park, and the River Mole. Let’s not forget the icing on the cake - Box Hill itself and the unique Salomons Memorial offering some stunning views across the Weald to Devils Dyke by the South Coast. We also cross the famous Stepping Stones over the River Mole and we hike through Denbies - England's largest Vineyard that won Gold in the IWC best Rose wine in the world in 2010.
Meeting Point & Time
Victoria station at 9:15am leaving the meeting point at 9:30am for the 9:41am train. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP
Planned arrival time back into London is 6:45pm (group train ticket so you are committed until then)
Guide - Corina 07591 945281
Food - Bring a packed lunch, we usually visit Denbies vineyard shop briefly after the hike
Distance & Difficulty
Distance: 11 miles (17km)
Grading: Intermediate
Ascent: 485m
Hiking time: 4 to 4.5 hoursCost & Payment
£28 including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Attend” to join.
Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable but we have a process to release your space for resale, if your space sells you will be refunded.
What to bring
• Hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket & trousers KIT LINK
• Water (2 litres)
• Packed lunch
• We arrange train tickets and logistics, so just turn up and have a great day :-)
LINKS
About Us
Facebook photos Group
Facebook Page
Instagram #outdooraholics
Our day hikes by difficulty
All events by dateSafety
This hike is led by a trained hike leader and qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury.
Terms and Conditions
By signing up to or attending this event you agree to our Terms and Conditions
© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2024 E & OE