GO London, Social Adventurers

This walk takes us into the heart of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, beginning at Tring Station. We’ll start gently along the Grand Union Canal, passing through Dixon’s Gap and the old Wilstone Step Locks, before looping around Marston Vale Nature Reserve – a peaceful spot loved by birdwatchers.
From there we’ll follow the brook into Tring and pick up the ancient Icknield Way, often called Britain’s oldest road. The trail soon opens up into Tring Park, once landscaped by Lord Rothschild. It’s a quirky place with sweeping lawns, hidden follies and woodland paths. Back in the 1880s, Rothschild even filled the park with exotic animals – imagine giraffes and kangaroos roaming the English countryside!
We finish by joining the Ridgeway National Trail, winding back towards Tring for our train home. This is a sociable countryside walk with a mix of canals, nature, and history – just the right balance for a relaxed day out.

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## 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info

• Meeting Time: 09:30 at London Euston Station (outside the main ticket office)
• Train Departure: 10:04 to Tring (arrives 10:49, 45 mins)
• Hike Start: 10:55 at Tring Station
• Lunch: Packed lunch, snacks, and water
• Finish: Approx. 16:30 at Tring Station
• Return to London: Trains every 30–40 mins

DATES: 9 days 15th - 23th November 2025
This adventure takes us deep into the Middle East, the heart of Bedouin country, where ancient trade routes crisscross the landscape. For centuries nomads traded spices, salt, and pearls between the ports of the Persian Gulf and the imperial cities of Jerusalem, Medina, and far beyond.
Led by Bedouin guides, we enter Petra—“The Rose City” one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We trek from the secret entrance of Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), following time-worn Nabataean paths through open desert and rocky terrain. Surrounded by mountains and Bedouin camps, we steadily climb, passing through ever-narrowing wadis and weathered cliffscapes. Along the way, we encounter hand-carved monuments, tombs, and temples before reaching the narrow canyon that reveals our first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, where we exit this remarkable site.
After a night in a hotel, the journey continues into Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) based himself during his Arab campaigns.
This vast desert landscape is dominated by massive rock formations, sculpted over milenia into natural arches, gorges, and eerie shapes. We camp with the Bedouin, experiencing unparalleled sunsets and crystal-clear skies—perfect for stargazing.
Our adventure ends with a return to Amman, where we share a post-trip meal and recount stories of an unforgettable journey.

DATES: 9 days 14th - 22th November 2026
This adventure takes us deep into the Middle East, the heart of Bedouin country, where ancient trade routes crisscross the landscape. For centuries nomads traded spices, salt, and pearls between the ports of the Persian Gulf and the imperial cities of Jerusalem, Medina, and far beyond.
Led by Bedouin guides, we enter Petra—“The Rose City” one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We trek from the secret entrance of Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), following time-worn Nabataean paths through open desert and rocky terrain. Surrounded by mountains and Bedouin camps, we steadily climb, passing through ever-narrowing wadis and weathered cliffscapes. Along the way, we encounter hand-carved monuments, tombs, and temples before reaching the narrow canyon that reveals our first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, where we exit this remarkable site.
After a night in a hotel, the journey continues into Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) based himself during his Arab campaigns.
This vast desert landscape is dominated by massive rock formations, sculpted over milenia into natural arches, gorges, and eerie shapes. We camp with the Bedouin, experiencing unparalleled sunsets and crystal-clear skies—perfect for stargazing.
Our adventure ends with a return to Amman, where we share a post-trip meal and recount stories of an unforgettable journey.