What we're about
FRESH AIR and IMPROVED FITNESS LEVELS AWAIT YOU if you join this group!
ENJOY GREEN WALKS in the COUNTRYSIDE or by the SEASIDE, in PARKS by LAKES, CANALS, and RIVERS.
See new SECRET PLACES in London, places that you might not otherwise have reason to visit?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN KEN'S WALKS, a friendly group of walkers (Over 23,000 Members) mainly featuring WALKS in all the green parts of London (in places you have probably never heard of) and surrounding countryside and coastal towns. Change your life (physical health and mental health) dramatically for the better!!
YOU CAN JOIN KEN'S EVENTS FOR FREE and just pay a contribution for each event attended!!!
THERE IS NO JOINING FEE. INSTEAD FROM JANUARY 1st 2023 THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION OF A £5 CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH WALKING EVENT in LONDON ATTENDED (known as the 'pay as you go' option) OR YOU CAN PURCHASE A KEN'S EVENTS CARD (only £20 for a full 12 months validity from date of purchase, (known as the 'season ticket' and equivalent to only £1.66 pence per month), thus allowing you to save loads of money if you come to more than 4 walks a year!
Social Events: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should also join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information.
JOIN KEN'S EVENTS AND SEE LONDON!!
You can buy a 'Kens Events' card online through Paypal or by cash at most events. Please note that although Paypal is used for on-line payment, you do not need a Paypal account, just a credit or debit card. Click on this link to get a Card. https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/dues/ Now just bring your e-mail receipt to your next event and you will be given the Card in exchange.
You can also follow Ken's Events on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kens-Events/1...
and on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents/
and on Instagram
Kenswalks
Also be sure to join our growing Kens Events Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents
KENS EVENTS DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ!
DISCLAIMER FOR KEN'S EVENTS
KEN'S EVENTS arranges events, or makes arrangements to join third party events, for the enjoyment of Members and Guests. All of these events could be arranged by individuals themselves or attended by any individual on their own. However Ken's Events makes life easy for you by taking the hard work out of the organisation of these events and additionally provides you with the opportunity to meet new people and attend these events in the company of a friendly group of people. However please note that:
Participation in Ken's Events activities is strictly voluntary and members and guests assume all risks in connection with these activities. Therefore you are not permitted to attend any Ken's Events unless you agree to and comply with the following;
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Your accept that your safety at any event is solely your own responsibility.
* You represent that you are fully fit and thus able to walk for 12 miles (walking events), and have in your possession any medication that you currently take.
*You do not require any special attention, additional needs or special duty of care.
* You are over 18 years of age.
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By attending any event you agree that the organiser, CO Hosts, Event Hosts, or other participants of Ken's Events are not responsible or liable for the safety of any member, or any member’s guests.
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As an attendee of Ken's Events you agree and fully understand that outdoor activities can involve certain additional risks, hazards, and dangers to health and life. You agree and accept that you alone are responsible for assessing whether or not it is safe to cross roads, bridges, continue along pathways, lanes, roads, country trails, forest trails, and across parks, forests and open countryside.
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As an attendee of Ken's Events you agree and fully understand than any travel/transition to an event or from an event or between events is entirely at the member's or attendee's own risk, and you cannot hold Ken's Events, Organisers, Co. Hosts, or Event Hosts liable for damages.
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As a member of or attendee at Kens Events, you agree to HEREBY: RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT, Kens Events, organisers, Co Hosts,Event Hosts, and its members/or participants in any activities from liability or to hold them in any way responsible for any injuries, accidents or other incidents or other problems relating to your person or personal property.
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Kens Events reserves the right to update and make changes to this disclaimer at any time.
Please also be aware that this disclaimer includes, incorporates and applies, where relevant, the whole of Meetup.com's term of service agreement which specifically says that members join Meetup and attend all Meetups at their own risk and cannot hold Meetup.com or its organisers and other members liable for damages.
Notice of Risks for all walks: You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy.
The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend these walks unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
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Upcoming events (4+)
WOODS, MEADOWS, NATURE RESERVE
WALK START POINT: Outside Carpenders Park Overground Station (Zone 5).
WALK ROUTE: From Carpenders Park Overground Station through Oxhey Woods Nature Reserve and onto Northwood Hills Station.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles.
WALK END POINT: Northwood Hills Station (Zone 6).
STOP OUT POINT: Our route goes close to several London bus routes.
FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels on a green walk. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces, forest areas and surprising surrounding countryside. Meet new people and make some new friends. Walking is one of life's great social activities.
Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.
Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/
DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents
If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)
When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events Flag outside the station.
RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.
Tell your friends you are going!
GENERAL RISKS for all WALKS: In the walks in this group we use; country stiles,pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Wear good sturdy shoes/walking boots. To avoid insects, thorns, and stinging nettles, bare legs are not recommended. Take care as surfaces may be uneven, there may be low branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion we may encounter wild and farm animals. If you require insurance for these walks you must arrange this yourself. No small children or large dogs please.
- Ken
- Kim
- Bendeguz J.
- 7 attendees
FOREST, WOODED TRAILS, MEADOWS, LAKE, BEACH, followed by more socialising and cheap food and drinks afterwards in a pub with a convivial atmosphere.
Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces, waterways and surprising surrounding countryside. Breathe some fresh air and improve your overall fitness levels! Meet some new friends at the same time. Join us for a delightful walk through Ruislip Nature Reserve and Woods.
WALK START: Travel to Northwood Hills (Zone 6) on the London Underground (Piccadilly and Metropolitan Lines). Meet up outside Northwood Hills Railway Station at 2.30pm. Look for Ken with the meetup badge.
WALK ROUTE: A Green Walk through Ruislip Nature Reserve and Woods to Ruislip Lido with its secret beach and onto Ruislip Manor.
WALK FINISH: Ruislip Manor or you could choose to remain at Ruislip Lido for a while.
WALK DISTANCE: Length of walk 6 miles - approx. 2.5 hours.
WALK DROPOUT POINTS: None until we reach Ruislip Lido.
When you arrive at the station look for Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS/MEETUP' Badge outside the station.
FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels on a green walk. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces, forest areas and surprising surrounding countryside. Meet new people and make some new friends. Walking is one of life's great social activities.
Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.
Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/
DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents
If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)
When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events Flag outside the station.
RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.
Tell your friends you are going!
GENERAL RISKS for all WALKS: In the walks in this group we use; country stiles,pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Wear good sturdy shoes/walking boots. To avoid insects, thorns, and stinging nettles, bare legs are not recommended. Take care as surfaces may be uneven, there may be low branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion we may encounter wild and farm animals. If you require insurance for these walks you must arrange this yourself. No small children or large dogs please.
- Ken
- Kim
- Swati T.
- 11 attendees
A beautiful afternoon costal walk from Margate to Broadstairs.
SUNDAY COASTAL WALK:- Approximately a five mile extremely scenic walk along the coast from Margate to Broadstairs. We will walk along the low chalk cliffs and beaches that characterise the 'Viking Coastal Trail' in Kent and deliver dramatic, sweeping views across the English Channel.
We will arrive in Broadstairs which was Charles Dickens's favourite holiday resort. He stayed there with his family for a minimum of one month every summer, from 1839 when he was becoming established as a successful writer, through until 1851.
WALK START POINT: Margate Station.
WALK END POINT: Broadstairs Station.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 7 miles at a moderate pace. There are some gradients, and therefore you need to be reasonably fit.
WALK STOP OUT POINT: There are local bus routes nearby during most of this walk.
FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels on a green walk. Meet new people and make some new friends. Walking is one of life's great social activities.
Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.
Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/
DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents
If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)
When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events Flag outside the station.
RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.
Tell your friends you are going!
GENERAL RISKS for all WALKS: In the walks in this group we use; country stiles,pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Wear good sturdy shoes/walking boots. To avoid insects, thorns, and stinging nettles, bare legs are not recommended. Take care as surfaces may be uneven, there may be low branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion we may encounter wild and farm animals. If you require insurance for these walks you must arrange this yourself. No small children or large dogs please.
- Ken
- Kevin
- Anna
- 36 attendees
SUNDAY COASTAL WALK:- Enjoy a summers day out with a coastal walk from Broadstairs to the beautiful historic town of 'Royal' Ramsgate in the company of great friends!
FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels. This walk is an approximately 5 mile scenic route along the coast. We will walk along the low chalk clifftop promenades and beaches (StoneBay, Viking Bay) that characterise the 'Viking Coastal Trail' in Kent and deliver dramatic, sweeping views across the English Channel.
History of Ramsgate:
It took over 100 years for the construction of Ramsgate Harbour. It began in 1749 and was completed in about 1850. The Harbour has the unique distinction of being the only Royal Harbour in the United Kingdom.
Ramsgate harbour was granted its royal status in 1821 by King George VI which sparked its transformation into a fashionable resort attracting many wealthy people from London. The Georgian and Victorian architecture, that remains, bear witness to Ramsgate fashionable past.
At the end of the walk, you can, if you wish, visit the largest wetherspoons pub in the country which occupies at the Royal Victoria Pavilion. This is a fully restored Grade II listed building, designed in the style of Robert Adams in 1903. Allow yourself time to enjoy Ramsgate andselect a late train for your return to London.
Broadstairs:
Broadstairs was Charles Dickens's favourite holiday resort. He stayed there with his family for a minimum of one month every summer, from 1839 when he was becoming established as a successful writer, through until 1851.
Come to Broadstairs early to enjoy the town and beach before the walk, or come to the earlier walking event from Margate if you want to challenge /test yourself. Click here for the earlier walk.
WALK START POINT: Broadstairs Station.
WALK END POINT: At a very large pub (Royal Victoria Pavilion) on Harbour Parade in Ramsgate beachfront. It is said to be the largest Wetherspoons in the world!!
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5 miles at a moderate pace. There are some gradients, and therefore you need to be reasonably fit.
Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.
Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/
DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents
RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains.
GENERAL RISKS for all WALKS: In the walks in this group we use; country stiles,pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Wear good sturdy shoes/walking boots. To avoid insects, thorns, and stinging nettles, bare legs are not recommended. Take care as surfaces may be uneven, there may be low branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion we may encounter wild and farm animals. If you require insurance for these walks you must arrange this yourself. No small children or large dogs please.
- Ken
- Anna P.
- vicky j.
- 33 attendees
Past events (1,987)
- Ken
- Alan
- Alice D.
- 35 attendees
