FREE Outdoor Trips From London

However sudden cataclysmic events may appear, signals are visible beforehand for those who care to look. England in 1050 was cracking apart under pious King Edward the Confessor, born and raised a Norman, most at home among his Norman friends, ruling a Saxon land.

The church on a downland hill at Cudham reflected the transition of its age. Narrow Anglo-Saxon windows sit within early Norman setting. Beneath the many later modifications, the long narrow nave's origin is clearly pre-conquest.

The road from Cudham leads to and from Hogtrough Hill, 235m/770ft high, with 330ft of vertical ascent for us to enjoy. And all Oyster friendly from Zone 6.

WALK START: 10.50 AM outside KNOCKHOLT rail station (Zone 6). The walk ends at CHELSFIELD rail station (Zone 6). Village/pub stops in Cudham. Bring a packed lunch.

TRAVEL: The 10.10 from London Bridge arrives at KNOCKHOLT at 10.50. Alternatively the 10.24 from London Bridge will allow you to catch the same train by changing at Orpington. Travelcards, Oyster & Contactless cover all travel.

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
  https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

What to bring

• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
• Spare socks
• Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
• Yourself...
• ...and your camera!
• Cash for train ticket
• Cash for pub at the end of the walk?

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

This walk follows the Hertfordshire way through ancient woodlands over a gently undulating and tranquil terrain. It features a nature reserve, diverse wildlife, rich history and will also take in a sculpture trail.

Meet at Liverpool street rail station outside the ticket office.

Outward travel: Get the 09:54 train from London Liverpool Street to Broxbourne arriving 10:20. Buy a super off peak day return to Hertford East, the cost should be £8.50 with a network railcard or groupsave ticket. Don't buy a return to Broxbourne it is more expensive, and break of journey is allowed.

Walk starts at 10:20 from Broxbourne station.
Walk ends at approx 17:00 at Broxboune station.

As the walk is limited to 60 the amount of people that can join so please only rsvp if you are 100% sure you will attend.

Bring a packed lunch. Pub stop for lunch but there might not be time to order food. Due to the timing of daylight the lunch stop might be early (12:30), pace will be average 2.5 - 3mph and it might be quite muddy so wear appropriate footwear!

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
  https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
• Please answer the RSVP question; Guests with missing or incorrect answers will be removed from the list!

What to bring

• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
• Spare socks
• Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
• Yourself...
• ...and your camera!
• Cash for train ticket
• Cash for pub at the end of the walk?

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

Any questions, feel free to ask below or send a private message!

Oysters are reputedly the food of love, and the most renowned place for oysters is the traditional fishing resort of Whitstable, where they have been gathered since Roman times.

Legend tells of Aphrodite emerging from the sea clutching an oyster shell. From Whitstable's harbour, this anabasis inland heads to Canterbury, famous for its cathedral; but steeped in 2000 years of history beyond the cathedral's walls. Medieval city walls, a castle, St Augustine's abbey, historic market centre streets. There will be time to explore the city, before the returning to Whitstable's harbour and beach as the sun sets over the sea. Oysters await for those who desire. And who knows what other pearl may be found. What's not to love?

Frankish princess Bertha came to Canterbury in the 6th-C to be with AEthelberht. She renovated a Romano-British building, still in use today, hidden among the city streets.

TRAVEL:
Take the train departing 8.40 AM from London Victoria to WHITSTABLE arrives 9.58. The day return is £20.95 with a Network card or Groupsave.

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
  https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
• What to bring
• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
• Spare socks
• Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
• Yourself...
• ...and your camera!
• Cash for train ticket
• Cash for pub at the end of the walk?

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

Join us for a varied and fascinating circular hike starting and finishing at Weybridge Station, taking in a mix of history, open countryside, formal gardens and peaceful riverside walking.
From the station we head towards Brooklands, the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. Here we’ll see the surviving sections of the famous Brooklands racetrack, along with views across the old airfield where pioneering aircraft were once built and tested. The scale and atmosphere of this unique historic site are still very much alive today.
Leaving Brooklands behind, we cross into greener landscapes as we make our way towards RHS Wisley. We won’t be entering the gardens, but we’ll walk past the boundaries of this world-famous horticultural centre, enjoying views of its trees, glasshouses and surrounding parkland as we pass through the countryside that frames it.
The second half of the walk brings us down to the tranquil River Wey, where we follow towpaths and riverside trails. This section offers flat, easy walking, reflections on the water, narrowboats, wildlife and a welcome sense of calm after the more open and historic landscapes earlier in the day.

Terrain: Mostly flat, with a mix of paths, towpaths and tracks
Start/Finish: Weybridge Station
A great choice for anyone who enjoys long walks with plenty of variety, from industrial and aviation history to peaceful riverside paths and countryside views.

Outward travel: Get the 09:40 train from London Waterloo to Weybridge arriving 10:18. Buy a super off peak day return to Weybridge, the cost should be £7.65 with a network railcard or groupsave ticket.

Walk starts at 10:20 from Weybridge station.
Walk ends at approx 17:00 at Weybridge station.

As the walk is limited to 60 the amount of people that can join so please only rsvp if you are 100% sure you will attend.

Bring a packed lunch. Pub stop for lunch but there might not be time to order food. As the walk is flat, pace will be brisk - upto 3mph and it might be quite muddy so wear appropriate footwear!
I will get the train from Vauxhall so will meet you all at weybridge

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
  https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
• Please answer the RSVP question; Guests with missing or incorrect answers will be removed from the list!

What to bring

• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
• Spare socks
• Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
• Yourself...
• ...and your camera!
• Cash for train ticket
• Cash for pub at the end of the walk?

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

Any questions, feel free to ask below or send a private message!