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## Guided day hikes & weekend adventures from London
🥾 GO London Hiking – Guided Day Hikes, Countryside Walks & UK Adventures
Join London’s most active and friendly hiking community!
We run guided day hikes, weekend trips & global adventures, all led by qualified, insured hike leaders — no car needed, just take the train from London!
Discover stunning trails in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, the South Downs & beyond.
Perfect for beginners, expats, and outdoor lovers wanting fitness, fun & connection.
Website 🌐 www.golondonhiking.co.uk |
Contact📱 07968 585 224
2–3 guided hikes every weekend, from gentle countryside strolls to challenging hill treks — all easily reached by train from London.
Hiking the South Downs, North Downs, Chiltern Hills, and scenic trails across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire.
Our qualified, insured hike leaders ensure every hike is safe, social, and rewarding — with routes chosen for their beauty, variety, and photo-worthy moments.
We also host UK hiking weekends and international trekking adventures across Europe, Asia, and Africa, bringing together a friendly community of outdoor lovers, expats, and London professionals.
Join us to reconnect with nature, meet new people, and discover trails you’ll never forget!
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Oyster friendly- Mogador, Reigate Fort and the Epsom Downs
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK · London, al, London, GB# Surrey Hills Hike – Gatton Park, Reigate Fort & Epsom Downs Racecourse 🌳🥾
A picturesque route through the Surrey Hills AONB with rolling trails, heritage spots, and sweeping views across the Weald. We wander the landscaped gardens of Gatton Park 🌿 before striding the North Downs escarpment. Explore Reigate Fort (1898 London Defence Scheme) 🏰 and climb to Colley Hill 🔭 for big panoramas.
We continue to the secluded hamlet of Mogador for a relaxed lunch stop 🥪, then cross Banstead Heath and amble through Walton on the Hill. The finale sweeps over Epsom Downs Racecourse with a behind-the-Grandstand loop for a 🌆 London skyline moment—perfect for a celebratory drink 🍻 before trains home.
### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info
- Meeting: 09:10, London Victoria Station Next to the information booth near platform 12. 07968585224 🚆
- Train: 09:38 to Merstham, arrive 10:12
- Walk start: 10:20, Merstham Station
- Finish: ~17:00, Epsom Station
- Tickets: Within London Oyster/Contactless (PAYG)
- Cost: £10 (pay on RSVP)
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### 📍 Hike Overview
- Grade: Intermediate 🥾🥾
- Distance: 19 km / 12 miles
- Ascent: 300 m
- Time: 5.5 hrs hiking (plus breaks)
- Terrain: Easy paths & tracks
- Leader: Gary – 📞 07968585224 | 📧 golondongary@hotmail.co.uk
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### 🎒 What to Bring
🥾 Sturdy hiking boots or shoes
🧥 Layers & waterproof jacket
💧 Water, lunch & snacks
💳 Oyster/Contactless for train travel
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### 💬 What to Expect
A social, friendly hike – most join solo and leave with new friends. 😊
### 🧭 Qualified, Insured Leaders
All GO London events are led by qualified, insured hike leaders trained in safety, navigation, and group management.
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### 📲 Stay Connected
📞 WhatsApp: 07968585224
📩 Mailing List: GO London
🌐 Website: www.golondonhiking.co.uk
🎟️ Eventbrite: GO London Events
📸 Instagram: @golondonhiking
👍 Facebook Page: Go London Adventure
👥 Facebook Group: Go London Hiking
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### 📜 Terms & Conditions
By RSVPing you agree to our full Terms & Conditions, including cancellation and refund policy. Hiking carries a degree of risk—please come prepared and take responsibility for your own safety.
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Free Hike- Hiking the Lee Valley, Gunpowder Park, King Harolds Tomb
Enfield Lock Railway Station, Ordnance Road Enfield EN3 6HA, London, GB11 attendees from 2 groupsJoin us for a guided walk and scenic easy-grade hike through North London's green corridor. We'll follow the Lea Valley Trail from Enfield Lock to Broxbourne, hiking through Gunpowder Park weaving through lakes, rivers, and nature reserves, we stop at the historic St Mary’s Church, the legendary burial site of King Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England.
This route follows peaceful riverside paths, with hidden history, and open green spaces. A perfect for beginners hike or anyone looking for a relaxed weekend adventure. You have the option to Join us at a cosy riverside pub to relax before heading home.
### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info
- Meeting Time: 10:10 Enfield Lock Station outside the main entrance
- Train Departure: Every 30 mins from London Liverpool street or Tottenham Hale
- Tickets: Oyster/Travel Card or return ticket to Broxbourne
- Hike Start: Enfield Lock Station 10:15
- Lunch: pack lunch (bring water,snacks and lunch)
- Estimated finish: 16:30 Broxbourne Station
Return to London: Trains every 20–30 minutes
🎫 Train fare is not included – please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day. 🚆 Book online via our affiliate link: 👉 Trainline Booking (Affiliate)
Using this link helps support our group at no extra cost to you.
### 📍 Hike Overview
- Grade: beginner 🥾
- Hiking time: 5 hrs with 1 hr for breaks
- Distance: 19 km
- Accent: 10 m
- Terrain: well-maintained towpaths, gravel park trails,
- Pace: Social with regular breaks
Hike Leader Gary 07968585224
### 🧭 Qualified, Insured Hike Leaders
All GO London events are led by qualified, experienced, and fully insured hike leaders, trained in outdoor safety, navigation, and group management.
### 🎒 What to Bring
✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes ✅ Waterproof jacket suitable Layers for the weather and conditions ✅ Packed lunch & water ✅ Travelcard or contactless for London
### 💬 What to Expect
Our hikes are social, inclusive, and fun. Expect a welcoming community of Londoners, expats, solo walkers, professionals, and nature lovers. Most people join solo – and leave with new friends.
### ✅ RSVP Now
Spaces are limited – RSVP “Yes” to secure your place.
Full event details, reminders, and updates will be emailed in advance.
### 📲 Stay Connected 07968585224
📩 Mailing List: Go London
🌐 Website: www.golondonhiking.co.uk
🎟️ Eventbrite Page: GO London Events
📸 Instagram: @golondonhiking
👍 Facebook Page: Go London Adventure
👥 Facebook Group: Go London Hiking
### 📜 Terms & Conditions
By signing up, you agree to our full Terms & Conditions including our cancellation and refund policy.
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Arctic Escape in Finnish Lapland, snowshoe and northern lights adventure
Kittilä International Airport, Levintie 259, 99100 Kittilä, Finland, Kittilä, FI8 Days 7th - 14th February 2026
Step into a winter wonderland on this unforgettable 8-day adventure into the heart of Finnish Lapland. Based in the remote village of Rauhula, you’ll stay in a cozy, traditional Finnish house tucked deep in the snowy wilderness. Each day brings a new adventure, with six full days of guided snowshoeing or cross-country skiing through the pristine landscapes of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park – one of Finland’s most breathtaking and untouched regions.
Experience the silence and magic of the Arctic wilderness as you trek across frozen fells, through ancient snow-dusted forests, and along sparkling white trails. Evenings are spent savoring hearty, home-cooked Lappish meals, and watching the northern lights dance across the sky.
This is a journey for true adventurers, remote, raw, and incredibly rewarding. All meals are included, along with expert local guides and pickup from Kätkälä Airport.
Chase the aurora and exploring the wild i in one of the most peaceful and beautiful places on Earth.
Ready for your Arctic adventure? Your wilderness escape begins here.
TRIP LEADER: Gary 07968585224
FULL ITINERARY: Click Here
GRADE: Intermediate, snowshoe and skiing instruction included. wilderness snowshoeing or skiing on fells and forest trails
COST: £200 deposit £1100 balance payable by 14th Dec to (NEW ACCOUNT) GO Venture LTD, Account No 59563977 sort code 04 00 03 Total £1300
Pay in instalments Click Here
Please use reference F226 and send a screenshot of your payments to golondongary@hotmail.co.uk
Your money is protected under travel and package regulations.
INCLUDED: Full board Accommodation in traditional Finnish House 4 people per room, Transfers from/to Kittilä airport, , guiding and instruction, equipment hire.
NOT INCLUDED: International flights, drinks, snacks, travel insurance,
GETTING THERE: Kittilä Airport TBC
KIT LIST: Click Here
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