Hike For Charity

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London, GB

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What we’re about

We're raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH). We love the countryside and if by hiking we can help others, then we'll benefit and so will the kids.
All profits will go to charity. Hikers will pay a small fee for the day hike and we'll then deduct Meetup and PayPal fees - the rest will go GOSH.

So, if you love hiking at the weekend and would enjoy the extra feel-good factor of knowing your fee went to a good cause, then please sign up. You'll meet other sociable hikers too.

And if you'd like to lead a hike for us, please do get in touch.

Before coming on a hike, please read the important bits below :)
Our FAQs
Our important legal bits
Our what to wear and take guide (fashionistas look away)

Here’s some examples of where your money goes:
• £10 for a genetic test to diagnose rare diseases.
• £20 to pay for an hour of research time with a world leading scientist.
• £50 to cover the cost of one night’s stay for parents and their families.
• And help fund the planned world-class Children’s Cancer Centre.

Become a Foundation Trust Member:
And you can help even more and without spending a penny – if you’re 10 or older and live in England or Wales, you can become a Foundation Trust Member. You can join here: https://secure.membra.co.uk/Join/GOSH

As a member, you'll have the opportunity to share ideas, help shape the future of GOSH, learn new skills, and meet some great people. You can get involved as much or as little as you like, from participating in 1-minute surveys to joining forums.

Be part of something that makes a real difference to children and families and help make GOSH the best it can be.

Upcoming events

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The London Loop 9 ~ Kingston Bridge > Hatton cross (16 km, 10 miles)
Sat, Jan 31 · 11:30 AM GMT
Kingston Railway Station, Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames, GB
Do this walk because – its the 9th Section of the London Loop and a positive way to start the new year.

In cases where a section is less than 16km in length we may increase the distance by combining two sections, or by extending the walk.
See.... London LOOP - Transport for London

(We're doing this hike with Variety is the Spice Meetup group.)

Walk facts (Section 9)
Length: Approximately 16 km /10 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 4 hours.
Walk grade: Moderate.
Weather: London - BBC Weather

Donation to charity: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
For details and walk highlights, please see the Ramblers website
https://www.innerlondonramblers.org.uk/images/RingandLoop/guides/LL09-kingston-bridge-to-hatton-cross-Feb25.pdf

Pushed for time?
Public transport options are fairly good if you need to bail out along the way. You can shorten the route by taking a bus at Hampton Road or, a little later, a train from Fulwell station. A bus from Staines Road in Hampton takes you to Twickenham station.

Facilities along the route
- Cafés and pubs in Kingston
- Coffee stalls in Bushy Park
- Café in the Woodland Gardens.
- Sainsbury’s supermarket at Hampton.
- Toilets at Kingston station, near the Diana Fountain in Bushy Park, in the Woodland Gardens and at the Sainsbury’s in Hampton and in the BP garage at Hatton Cross.
Meeting at
Kingston railway station. We'll be outside the station at 11.30 am. We'll start walking at 11.35 am.

TRAVEL
by train
Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.
1. The perilous bit
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.
AND FINALLY
- We're raising money for charity
We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to charity. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊
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