Hike For Charity

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About us

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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£5.00
The London Loop ~ Hatton Cross > Uxbridge (19 km, 12 miles)
Sat, Apr 11 · 11:30 AM BST
Hatton Cross Station, Great South West Rd, Longford, Hounslow TW6 3PF, London, GB
Do this walk because – its the 10th & 11th Section of the London Loop and 'Spring has Sprung'.

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

Walk facts (Section 9)
Length: Approximately 19 km /12 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 5 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
London Loop section 10 of 24: Hatton Cross to Hayes & Harlington
London Loop section 11 of 24: Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge

Pushed for time?
Public transport options are fairly good if you need to bail out along the way.
It is possible to shorten the walk at West Drayton after about 12 km either by taking a train from the station or a bus from the High Street.

Facilities along the route
- Pub and cafés at the A4 Bath Road crossing and Hayes.
- Toilets in the Tesco superstore just before descending to cross the canal.
- Café & toilets at the Tesco Superstore in Yiewsley.
- Toilet at Little Britain Lake in Packet Boat Lane.
Meeting at
Hatton Cross 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 😊
3 attendees
£5.00
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Bluebells and Sunday lunch 7 km / 4 miles
Sun, Apr 12 · 9:30 AM BST
Reading Railway Station, Meeting Point, Reading, GB
Do this walk because - we'll look for some bluebells & have Sunday lunch at The Packhorse, Mapledurham

Walk facts
Form: Circular walk
Distance: Approximately 7 km / 4 miles
Duration: actual walking time, circa 2 hours.
Hike grade: Easy with some hills. The walk has a total ascent of 176m.

Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day.

What to take: Plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
Our walk will take us in and around a Nature Reserve that has been described as ‘A hidden wildlife gem nestling in the Chiltern Hills, rich in wildlife that will lift your spirits whatever the season’.

Sunday Lunch
After the walk we'll go to the Packhorse.
If you wish to have lunch please let Carl know so that he can reserve a space on the table for you.
If you prefer not to have lunch you could sit inside or outside with a drink, or go for a walk in the countryside.

Walk start location
This will not be disclosed until nearer the walk date. It is intended that people will travel in a 7 seat vehicle from Reading (return). Please contact Carl to reserve a seat.
Pick up location is Reading. Central Railway station at 9.30am.

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 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. 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 😊
5 attendees