What we’re about
JOIN KEN'S £5 GREEN WALKS FOR FRESH AIR and IMPROVED FITNESS LEVELS!!
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 WALKS and EVENTS FOR FREE and just pay a £5 contribution for each event attended!!!
THERE IS NO JOINING FEE. INSTEAD FROM JANUARY 1st 2024 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 £25 for a full 12 months validity from date of purchase, (known as the 'season ticket' and equivalent to only £2.08 pence per month), thus allowing you to save loads of money if you come to more than 5 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!
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
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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 GREEN £5 WALKS and all events hosted by Ken and/or organised by KEN'S EVENTS on all associated Meetup Groups.
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+)
See all- MAGICAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALK - ROUTE 2Green Park, London£5.00
A CHANCE TO ENJOY the SPECTACLE of LONDON'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS and MAGICAL CHRISTMAS WINDOW DISPLAYS on this tour.
This is a short walk taking in some of London's famous and most spectacular Christmas Light Displays. This walk is Route 2. There is also a different walk (Route 1) earlier in the month.
Afterwards we will head off to a bar near a station for something to eat/drink to continue the socialising.
Please note that the meetup point is at Green Park, Underground station using the Stratton Street Exit.
The Tour lasts approx 2 hours, so please wear warm clothing. The Tour ends at Baker Street Station at around 9:00pm.
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https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/d/f/2/600_432144050.jpegWhen you arrive at the starting station look for Ken with the Ken's Events Flag.
For members and guests who don't hold the Ken's Events Membership card there is a £5 fee for this event.
START POINT: Green Park Underground station outside the Stratton Street Exit.
DISTANCE: Approx 3.0 miles.
END POINT: Baker Street Station.Please note that it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.
RISKS: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. In these walks we use; pavements, and cross busy roads. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
No dogs on this walk or small children please.
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 https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://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/KenseventsWhen 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 afternoon of the event around 4pm for the latest update.
Tell your friends you are going!
https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/ - GREEN £5 WALK - Bewitching beauty of GUNNERSBURY PARK in winter.Acton Town Tube Station, W3 8HN£5.00
A CIRCULAR WALK: - Come and experience the bewitching beauty of GUNNERSBURY PARK in the fading light of winter!!
PARK, LAKES, MANSIONS, RUINS, MEADOWS, WOODLAND TRAILS ,FOLLYS plus enjoy SOCIALISING afterwards with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere.
Enjoy London! Get out and see your City in the company of great friends! Join us for an afternoon stroll (followed by socialising in the pub). Walking is one of life's great social activities.
WALK START POINT: Acton Town Tube Station (Piccadilly and District Lines)
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5 miles.
WALK END POINT: Acton Town Tube Station (Piccadilly and District Lines)
STOP OUT POINT: Our route goes close to several London bus routes
RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging 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 wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
No large dogs or small children please.
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 https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://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/KenseventsIf 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 or Badge 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!
https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/Afterwards we will head off to a large pub a short ten minute walk past Acton Town Station, for drinks and a bite to eat (optional).
Gunnersbury Park is a large leafy park set between Brentford and Acton. It has formal gardens, green open spaces, lakes, historic buildings, a museum,and a network of tree lined paths. When visiting Gunnersbury Park Estate you can still see buildings and gardens that date from the time when it was a grand estate owned by Princess Amelia and the Rothschilds. Look across the Round Pond to the 18th century, classical Temple. When visiting the museum look up at the ornate painted ceilings of the Rothshilds, 'Large Mansion'.
The Museum: The large mansion in Gunnersbury Park is a historic (Grade ll* listed) Regency house which once belonged to the Rothschild family. It still retains a suite of grand reception rooms and magnificent original Victorian kitchens. Since 1929 the large mansion has also been the home to Gunnersbury Park Museum
COST: Members and guests of members who do not hold the Ken's Events card will be asked to pay £5 for this walk
- GREEN £5 WALK : WATERLINK WAY from LADYWELL to BECKENHAM PLACE PARKLadywell station, London SE13 7XB£5.00
RIVERS,MEADOWS, PARKS, WOODED TRAILS
A SOUTH LONDON WALK along the WATERLINK WAY from LADYWELL along the River Ravensbourne and River Pool to BECKENHAM PLACE PARK and Bromley North
WALK START POINT: Ladywell Station (National Rail - Zone 3).
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6.5 miles.
WALK END POINT: The Greyhound pub at Bromley North Station (a short walk to Bromley South Station)- (National Rail Zone 4).
STOP OUT POINT: Nearby bus routes during most of the walk.
It is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.
This is a joint event with Ken's Events. For Guests who don't hold the Ken's Events Membership card there is a £5 contribution for this event.
Enjoy London! Get out and see your City in the company of great friends! Join us for a Saturday afternoon stroll (followed by socialising in the pub). Walking is one of life's great social activities.
RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging 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 wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
No large dogs or small children please.
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 https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://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/KenseventsIf 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!
When you arrive at the venue look for the 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign pictured below.
- CHRISTMAS WALK and CHRISTMAS LUNCH in WHITEWEBBSGorden Hill Station, Enfield EN2 0QU£5.00
CHRISTMAS WALK and CHRISTMAS LUNCH in WHITEWEBBS COUNTRY PARK.
Itinerary
- Meet at 11.30am at Gordon Hill Station (Trains from Moorgate, and St Pancras (1 change))
- Arrive at Whitewebbs House at approx 1.00pm for Carvery Lunch at 1.15pm (including optional Turkey) with unlimited vegetables for around £13.
- Leave Whitewebbs House for return walk to Gordon Hill Station at 3.00pm
- Arrive at Gordon Hill Station at approximately 4pm where walk will finish.
- For those who want to continue the festivities - Meet in the Wetherspoons pub 12 minutes walk away from Gordon Hill Station. See pub details below.
Explore and Enjoy London! Get out and about with Ken's Events and see new parts of London and its surrounds in the company of great friends. Join us for a day out involving a leisurely hike through one of London's great country parks.
WALK START: Meet outside Gordon Hill Station at 11.30am.
WALK FINISH:Gordon Hill Station at approx 4pm
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 3 miles with 2 hour lunch break.This is a circular walk starting and finishing for those who cannot stay after the walk at Gordon Hill Station (Zone 5) . Make sure you bring some appropriate outdoor walking shoes as it may be muddy in places. Please note that the first (and only) toilet stop will be at Whitewebbs House after about 50 minutes.
On this occasion we will have a Pub Carvery break in the middle of the walk at the Toby Carvery in Whitewebbs House for 2 hours (Roast dinner for £12.99 - additional or alternative courses can be ordered at extra cost as appropriate).
WhiteWebbs Country Park was originally part of Enfield Chase and were used by Henry IV for hunting. Whitewebbs House was built in 1791.
TAKE CARE: Good sturdy shoes are recommended for this walk. Also please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water. This is a countryside walk so please be prepared for uneven paths and tracks, tree roots and low overhanging bushes and tree branches. You need to be moderately fit for this walk.
DRINKS & FOOD: On this occasion we will have a Pub break in the middle of the walk at the Toby Carvery in Whitewebbs House for 2 hours (Roast dinner for approximately £13).
Festivities can continue at the Moon Under Water public House at Chase Side Enfield, 115-117 Chase Side Enfield EN2 6NN, being a nice Wetherspoons venue the drinks and food are also reasonably priced.
The pub is conveniently located in the centre of Enfield, there are buses 121/307 to Oakwood Tube Station (Piccadilly line) and 329 to Wood Green (Piccadilly line) or there are main line stations at Enfield Chase and Gordon Hill (15 minutes to Finsbury Park - Victoria and Piccadilly lines) and at Enfield Town - 15 minutes to Seven Sisters - Victoria line or 30 minutes to Liverpool Street. All stations are zone 5 and you can use Oyster card.
COST: Free for holders of the Ken's Events Card. Otherwise there is a £5 fee for the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK:
For a list of future walks please see https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/If walking and hiking is your thing, this is the event for you!
When you arrive at the station look for Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS/Meetup Badge/Sign. .
Plan your journey, with TFL's
Journey Planner (http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/)
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://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. Please 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/KenseventsIf 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/)
