GO London Hiking

🥾 Paddington to Camden Walk – Regent’s Canal, Little Venice & Primrose Hill Views
London canal walks | Regent’s Canal walk | Camden Lock walking tour | urban hikes London | Little Venice to Camden
Join GO London Hiking for a beautiful urban walk through historic waterways and leafy neighborhoods, tracing Regent’s Canal from Paddington Basin to the vibrant heart of Camden. Starting at Paddington Station, we’ll escape the city’s bustle and follow the tranquil canal past the houseboats of Little Venice, where narrowboats drift like floating cottages.
We continue east onto the Regent’s Canal, opened in 1820 and once a key route for coal and timber during London’s industrial boom. Along the way, we pass architectural landmarks like the grand Crocker’s Folly, and walk over the Maida Hill Tunnel, the canal’s second-longest.
Admire quirky sights like the Upside Down House, the elegant villas of Regent’s Park, and climb Primrose Hill for stunning panoramic views. From there, we pass Gilbey’s Yard, a former wine and spirits depot turned creative quarter, and reach the lively Camden Lock, once a thriving dock and now home to street food, music, and markets.
Our walk ends at Camden Town Tube Station, with time to explore or enjoy an optional post-walk social.

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🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info
Meeting Time: 18:00 at By the steps at Paddington square
Walk Start: 18:10
Estimated Finish: 20:30 at Camden Town Tube Station
🎫 Train fare not required – this walk is within central London
🚆 Travel using Oyster/contactless

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📍 Walk Overview
Grade: 🥾 Beginner
Distance: ~7km / 4.3 miles
Walking Time: ~2.5 hours with breaks
Ascent: Mostly flat with a short hill at Primrose
Terrain: Urban paths, canal towpaths, and paved streets
Pace: Leisurely with stops for views and stories
Hike Leader: Gary | 📞 07968585224

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🎒 What to Bring
✅ Comfortable walking shoes
✅ Layers for the weather and conditions
✅ Water bottle & optional snacks
✅ Travelcard or contactless for the tube

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💬 What to Expect
Our walks are social, inclusive, and relaxed. Meet friendly Londoners, expats, solo explorers, and locals curious about the city's quieter corners. Most join solo – and leave with new friends!
🧭 Qualified, Insured Hike Leaders
All GO London events are led by experienced, trained, and fully insured walk leaders.
✅ RSVP Now
Spaces are limited – RSVP “Yes” to secure your place.
Full event details and reminders will be emailed before the walk.

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GRADE: Beginners 15km/ 9.5 miles, good paths through woodland, country roads, rolling countryside and a few hill climbs. Approx 4.5-5 hours walking time.

ROUTE:
This picturesque hike through parts of the Darent Valley offers a rich blend of nature, history, and wide-open views of Kent’s countryside.
Starting from the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Otford we walk through charming fields and woodlands, past the historical ruins of Otford Palace, and along the tranquil River Darent.
One of the highlights of the route is the chance to see the stunning lavender fields in full bloom during summer, a vivid sea of purple that makes for unforgettable scenery. We will take a short diversion to Castle Farm to enjoy the Lavender Fields shop before continuing past the historic estate of Lullingstone Castle, one of England’s oldest family homes still lived in today.
We end our journey in the charming village of Eynsford where the riverside setting and local pubs offer a peaceful spot to rest and refresh before catching the train home.

The price doesn't include train or bus fares. Please purchase your own train ticket. Price doesn't include entrance to Castle Farm Lavender field walks or tours.

MEETING TIME: 08:55 inside London Victoria Station, in front of the main train ticket office. If you're planning to meet us there, please DM me so that we don't miss you.
TRAINS: Train tickets not included. We’ll take the 09:25 train to Otford arriving at 10:07 journey time approx. 42 mins, Return train from Eynsford. Purchase your tickets on the day or in advance. Group save tickets buy on the day.
WALK STARTS: 10:10 at Otford station. If you're meeting us at Eynsford station, please DM me to let me know so that we don't miss you
ESTIMATED FINISH: Approx 15:00-15:30 Enysford Station
COST; £12.00 organiser fee pay on RSVP

The price doesn't include train or bus fares. Please purchase your own train ticket. Price doesn't include entrance to Castle Farm Lavender field walks or tours.

Escape the rush of the city and immerse yourself in a spectacular 28-kilometre panoramic journey across the rolling spine of the South Downs National Park. Curated specifically for lovers of sweeping landscapes and natural symmetry, this beautiful custom circuit maps out the striking geometric shape of a giant crouching squirrel across the hills.

The Scenic Highlights: Viewpoints & Iconic Landmarks

• Ditchling Crest: Experience your first grand panoramic look over the dramatic northern scarp slope, showcasing the beautiful patchwork fields of the Sussex Weald.
• Wolstonbury Hill Summit: Conquer the high flats of this ancient Bronze Age hillfort site, projecting out from the main escarpment for unhindered vantage points looking north.
• Round Hill (Newtimber): Wander across a beautifully sculpted, tranquil downland summit that gives you an intimate look into the deep coombes and folding green valleys.
• Devil’s Dyke Edge & Summer Down: After exploring the hidden, spring-fed village of Poynings, climb directly onto the spectacular eastern shoulder of the world-famous Devil's Dyke region to gaze into Britain's deepest dry chalk valley.
• West Hill Summit: Command the central high point of the downland mountain passes, looking back over the magnificent network of ridges your legs have structurally conquered.

The Flow of our Day

We will start our hike from Hassocks station at around 10:13 AM with a briefing for the day and a warmup exercise before we hit the trail.

Our mid-hike lunch stop is perfectly positioned right on the grassy crest of the ridge line—allowing us to relax, chat, and refuel with a massive landscape unfolding right in front of us. From there, we keep our momentum going through rolling green pastures, eventual valley descents, and historical scarp passes until our loop is beautifully complete.

To celebrate a magnificent day out in nature, we will finish by dropping into a wonderful, classic country pub back in Hassocks for an optional, well-deserved cold drink and a chat.

### Who is this Hike For?

Everyone who is an experienced hiker especially if you like long-distance endurance walk and love getting a full, active day out in the elements. While the distance is substantial, we will manage our energy steadily to soak in the views without rushing. If you have a solid level of walking fitness, love wide-open spaces, and want to experience the very best scenery Sussex has to offer, this is the perfect line-up for you.

🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info
MEETING TIME: 08:45 London Victoria Station Next to the information booth near platform 12
TRAINS: 09:16 Southern Train from London Victoria to Littlehampton which arrives 10:13 at Hassocks Station
TICKETS: Return to Hassocks (🎫 Train tickets are not included buy on the day or in advance)
HIKE START: 10:13 Hassocks Station
LUNCH: Pack Lunch
HIKE FINISH: 18:30 Hassocks Station (No Guarantees)
RETURN TRAINS: Every 30 minutes from Hassocks station to Victoria
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📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: Strenous 🥾🥾🥾
• Distance: ~28km
• Hiking Time: 7 hrs (plus breaks)
• Ascent: ~ 900m
• Terrain: Woodland trails, rolling hills
• Pace: Moderate but sociable with healthy stops
• Hike Leader: Hike Leader: Abhi – 📞 07865278687

This journey explores the magnificent country parks of North London, tracing drovers' roads and ancient pathways we hike through the former hunting grounds of Tudor kings and medieval estates.

Our route takes us through landscaped gardens, walking past the stunning Jacobean mansion of Forty Hall and its tranquil ornamental lakes. We'll follow the Turkey Brook through enchanting woodlands, discovering the ancient oaks and hornbeams of Whitewebbs Park.

Continuing along Salmons Brook, we'll traverse picturesque meadows to reach Enfield Chase, and finally, stroll along tree-lined avenues through the serene expanse of Trent Country Park.

The trail concludes at Cockfosters Tube station, where you're welcome to join us for a cosy drink before your journey home.

GRADE: Beginner 16km 220m ascent 4.5hrs hiking, 1 hour for stops. Rolling countryside, woodland paths, and park tracks.

COST: £10 payable on RSVP.

MEETING TIME: 10:17 Turkey Street Station. outside the main entrance.

TRAINS: Oyster friendly:- trains to Turkey street from Liverpool street or Seven Sisters. Return from Cockfosters, Piccadilly line

WALK STARTS: 10:20 at Turkey Street Station

LUNCH: Pack Lunch

WALK FINISHES: Approx 16:30 at Cockfosters Station.

HIKE LEADER: Gary 07968585224