GO London, hiking, walking, outdoor, adventure

GRADE: beginner/intermediate 22.1km (13.7 miles), gentle, undulating countryside with good paths 5.30 hrs walking

This beautiful walk on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB takes us into the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, we hike along the Evenlode Valley over rolling hills and fertile countryside through Bleinheim Palace, passing the lake and the Victory Column dedicated to the Duke of Marlborough. The trail takes us along Akeman Street, the Old Roman road from Alchester to Cirencester still with some stone slabs intact.

We lunch by the river at Stonesfield Ford, before crossing the valley to arrive at the delightful stone village of Finstock we then enter Lord Rotherwick’s deer park, and Cornbury Park to finish in the historic and charming Oxfordshire village of Charlbury where you are free to return home or join us for a beer and some food.

COST £10.00 organiser fee pay on RSVP

MEETING TIME: 09.55 at Hanborough station

TRAINS: Trains from London Paddington station departs 08.50 and arrives at Hanborough at 09.53 journey time 1 hr 3mins

WALK STARTS: 10.05 at Hanborough station.

Parking available at the station (payable) train from Charlbury back to Hanborough

LUNCH: Pack lunch

WALK FINISHES: Approx 17:00 at Charlbury station

CONTACT: Neil[masked] or [masked]

What to bring: Face covering and sanitiser (compulsory) lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear. Click here-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLjSAczjgbZ26OKE4Iy_zX2IFqkybdXCmK9AkVfqI1w/edit?usp=sharing

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GRADE: Beginner 18km 12m this trail is on good footpaths and tracks and towpaths. 4.5 hrs hiking time 118m ascent.

This picturesque Country walk leads us from Ware to join the pretty New River built-in 1613 to supply drinking water to London, we follow the river through Chadwell Springs to the River Lea and onto Hertford. The walk leads us through the grounds of Hertford Castle where parliament was relocated during the great plague and join an old railway which leads to Panshangar Country Park.

Walking through this pretty country park of grasslands lakes and ancient woodland. We visit Osprey Lakes, The Great Oak the largest Oak in the country believed to have been planted by Elizebeth 1st. and the well-preserved ruins of an Orangery which with stunning views across the Mimram Valley, If we are lucky we may see passing Ospreys and grazing Longhorn Cattle.

The path then takes us back into the pretty town of Hertford where there are plenty of cafes and pubs to relax before our journey home.

COST: £10 pay on RSVP

MEETING TIME: 11:05 Ware Station outside the main entrance.
Inside the London travel card zone so you can use your Oyster card.
Trains leave London Liverpool Street 10:12 arriving in Ware at 10:55 please use the train toilets, there are no toilets at Ware Station.

WALK STARTS: 11:05 Ware Station

LUNCH: Pack lunch on route

ESTIMATED FINISH: 17:00, Hertford East Station.

What to bring: lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear. Click here-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLjSAczjgbZ26OKE4Iy_zX2IFqkybdXCmK9AkVfqI1w/edit?usp=sharing

Terms and conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing

To view our full calendar: https://www.meetup.com/GO-London/events/

Contact: [masked] -[masked]

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoLondonHiking/

PRICE INCLUDES TRAIN TRAVEL. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOUR OWN WAY THERE, THE PRICE IS £10.

I have added a second leader for this hike and we'll be splitting the group into two.

Join us for an appreciation for the dark skies of the countryside, and embracing the endless night of dreary January. Beginning our hike in Lewes in the late afternoon, we will head out of town and onto the Downs in time to catch the sunset. We'll explore the thatch of trees on BlackCap- a hill top that was completely denuded of its trees by the hurricane of 1987 (and now crowned by 30+ year old oak trees). From here, we will embark on a classic hike along the South Downs Way, passing by Ditchling Beacon, the pass over the hills well-known to cyclist doing the London to Brighton ride. Most spectacularly, we'll be up on the downs to witness the sun arching low on the horizon and setting at a paltry 16:32 in the afternoon, and finish our hike in the dark. If we are lucky enough to have clear skies, we should be able to see the planets Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn across the night sky, along with a smattering of stars.

You must bring a head torch on this hike. You can pick one up at Poundland or whatever outdoor shop is near you- no excuses! This is for your safety as you need to have your hands free while walking, and my sanity so I can do a headcount in the dark.

GRADE: Beginner/Intermediate 10 mile/16km, 4.5 hours hiking time on good footpaths that can be slick after rain. 350 meters ascent. One big hill climb out of Lewes, then gently undulating for the rest of the day.

COST: £25 inclusive of group tickets , £10 if you want to make your own way to the start of the hike- just change the amount you are paying on the Paypal page.

MEETING TIME: A rather lazy 13:00 Victoria Station. I'll be standing by the Monsoon shop near platform 11 wearing a dayglow yellow shirt.

TRAINS: From Victoria, there is a 13:24 train that gets to Lewes at 14:26, Journey time 1 hour 2 min

HIKE STARTS: 14:30 from Lewes Station shortly after the train arrives

LUNCH: Well, we are starting after lunchtime, but please bring snacks and water and a flask of tea if you have one

WALK FINISHES: Approximately 18:30 Hassocks Station. This is a linear hike.

HIKE LEADER: Sara and Christina

WHAT TO BRING: YOU MUST BRING A HEADTORCH on this hike. Also, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear. Click here-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLjSAczjgbZ26OKE4Iy_zX2IFqkybdXCmK9AkVfqI1w/edit?usp=sharing

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing

To view our full calendar: https://www.meetup.com/GO-London/events/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoLondonHiking/

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COST INCLUDES RETURN TRAIN TRAVEL. IF YOU WISH TO MAKE YOUR OWN WAY THERE, THE PRICE IS £10.

This is a lovely and historic circular ramble along the Thames to Runnymede meadow. This beautiful spot on the Thames is where King John grudgingly signed the Magna Carta, a document that limited the power of all the future Kings and Queens of England. From here, we will climb a forested hill and make our way to Windsor Great Park. Meandering through the deer park and ancient oak trees and rolling landscape, we’ll have quite a view of Windsor Castle as we make our way to Windsor Station. Windsor Castle has been home of royals since the 11th century, and the Great Park was the traditional hunting ground that surrounded the castle.

GRADE: Beginner/intermediate 18km/11 miles. Approx 4.5 hrs hiking time on easy paths and park tracks. Some rolling hills but nothing too strenuous, 140m elevation gain.

COST: £19 with train travel payable on RSVP. If you would like to make your own way there, simply change the amount you pay on the paypal checkout to £10.

MEETING TIME: 9:20 Waterloo Station near the ticket office

TRAINS: There is a 9:42 train from London Waterloo that gets to Datchet at 10:40. Travel time 1 hour 2 min.

WALK STARTS: 10:45 Datchet Staion

LUNCH: Pack lunch

WALK FINISHES approx 15:30 at Windsor. This is a linear hike, but both stops are on the same train line so it's easy to get back to your car if you choose to drive.

HIKE LEADER: Sara

WHAT TO BRING: lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear. Click here-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLjSAczjgbZ26OKE4Iy_zX2IFqkybdXCmK9AkVfqI1w/edit?usp=sharing

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing

To view our full calendar: https://www.meetup.com/GO-London/events/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoLondonHiking/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/golondonhiking/