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Join our friendly and active hiking community. We run 3 to 5 guided hikes every weekend from London, all easily accessible by train. Our routes explore Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and the North and South Downs.
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The Lake District trip Mountains No car needed - rural Mansion on Lake Derwent
Final few spaces, if by the time you read this the trip is full, then we still have spaces on our final 2026 hiking weekend to Pembrokeshire:
https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/312047996
If it's this trip you're keen to do, we have now added our 2027 date:
https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/314690113
Welcome to the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape and England’s largest national park. Our base for the weekend is a grand Victorian lakeside mansion set on the shores of Derwentwater, exclusively hired just for our group. From here, we enjoy three circular hikes directly from the door, combining classic mountain ascents, lakeside walking, and wide-ranging views across one of the UK’s most celebrated landscapes. We also spend time in Keswick, a lively Lakeland market town on the edge of the lake. The focus of this trip is on great hiking, good company, and making the most of our unique lakeside location.
📏 Key Info
• Nights: 3 (Fri-Mon)
• Cost: £318
• Difficulty: Tough/Mountain (3 hikes: 3-3.5 hours, 4-5 hours and 5-6.5 hours)
• ️Meals Included: All breakfasts, all packed lunches, Sat and Sun dinner, cream tea
• Public-transport viable, all 3 hikes start and finish at the hostel
• Group size: 48 attendees, 2 or 3 guides
🌟 Trip Highlights
• A 3 night long weekend adventure – make the most of the Bank Holiday
• Stay in a historic Victorian mansion surrounded by lush woodland near Derwentwater Lake. We have hired this mansion exclusively for our group
• ALL hikes circular directly from the hostel – NO CARS required
• Fully catered trip with delicious meals, including a group barbecue on Sunday
• Experience England’s largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit iconic spots like Catbells and Causey Pike with breathtaking views
• Discover diverse landscapes: rugged peaks, tranquil lakes, and lush valleys
• Walk in the footsteps of mountaineering pioneers and Romantic poets
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🥾 Trip Description
The Lake District is defined by rugged fells, deep valleys, and reflective lakes, shaped by glaciation and centuries of human use. Over the weekend, we explore this varied terrain on foot, experiencing how dramatically the scenery changes between high mountain ridges, sheltered valleys, and open lakeshores.
Our base is a grand Victorian mansion (1886), set among woodland beside the lake. Its history includes sheltering wartime evacuees and political refugees, and today it provides a memorable and atmospheric base for exploring the surrounding fells.
The walking ranges from demanding mountain terrain to gentler lakeside paths. There is time to enjoy the views, recover between days, and make the most of the setting, including evenings spent relaxing by the lake.
Across the three days, the routes balance physical challenge and enjoyment, offering a classic Lake District experience that combines iconic summits, water-level walking, and some of the park’s most recognisable viewpoints.
📅 Itinerary
Friday – Arrival
Arrive at our exclusively hired accommodation. Take in the mountain air, settle into your room, and meet your fellow hikers over a relaxed evening. The atmosphere is informal - no rush, just good company and excitement for the days ahead.
Saturday – Causey Pike
• Distance: 13km (8 miles)
• Grading: Tough/Mountain
• Ascent: 720m
• Hiking time: 5 - 6.5 hours
WARNING - this is a TOUGH mountain hike, it is only for very fit and experienced hikers who have hiked mountains before. If this is not for you, you are welcome to join the trip and skip the hike and self organise another activity today such as exploring Derwentwater Lake by boat.
Today we venture into the picturesque Newlands Valley, a landscape immortalised in Beatrix Potter's tales and rich with mining history. We ascend Causey Pike, a fell with a unique summit - a narrow ridge revealing breathtaking panoramas of Derwentwater, Skiddaw, and the surrounding fells. The trail winds through dramatic terrain shaped by both geological forces and centuries of human activity, with ancient scree slopes and rugged mountain scenery throughout.
We return to the Mansion Hostel where we will enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by an evening enjoying our lakeside rural location which is simply stunning.
Sunday – Derwentwater Lake
• Distance: 16km (10 miles)
• Grading: Beginner/Intermediate
• Ascent: 150m
• Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours
Today’s relaxed hike winds around the shores of 'Queen of the Lakes' - Derwentwater, offering views of its serene islands and fells mirrored in the water. We’ll visit the market town of Keswick, with its rich mining history and the World's largest pencil. There is an option to take a ferry ride to shorten the hike.
The day culminates with a tasty group barbecue back in the hostel.
Monday – Cat Bells
• Distance: 8km (5 miles)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 440m
• Hiking time: 3 - 3.5 hours
Our final day takes us to Cat Bells. We’ll walk in the footsteps of Hugh Walpole, who called this area "a little paradise", and Beatrix Potter, who set her beloved character Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle on these very slopes. The summit offers a breathtaking panorama of Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw, and the stunning landscapes that have inspired generations.
A superb day of hiking with stunning views and a rewarding route, finishing back at the hostel in the early afternoon, typically between 1:20pm and 2pm, leaving plenty of time for a relaxed journey home. This marks the end of the organised trip.
🚗 Transport, Accommodation & Start Time
• The trip begins and ends at Hawse End Centre
• Arrival is from 7pm – no access before this time
• You will need transport to and from the trip. For car sharing - Lift share discussion
• Instead of coming by car, you can also take public transport to Penrith Station, then on to Keswick, followed by a walk or short taxi to the hostel. All hikes are circular from the hostel. Outdooraholics is not responsible for your chosen transport or any related issues.
• Accommodation: 3 nights in single-gender hostel rooms (six-bedded rooms, plus one eight-bedded room)
🍽️ Food - All meals are included:
• Breakfast (Sat, Sun & Mon): typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
• Packed lunches (Sat, Sun & Mon): fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically including tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.
• Dinner (Sat & Sun)
• Afternoon cream tea: Scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!
Breakfasts and packed lunches are self-serve with a range of options.
Dinner is meat-based with a vegetarian alternative.
If you have any dietary requirements, feel free to email us to check suitability. You are also welcome to bring your own items if needed, and a fridge and kitchen are available.
💷 Cost & Booking
• £318. Click “Attend” to pay the £50 deposit by PayPal
• We have one 2 person room upgrade, this is £120 additional so £60 per person. To book whilst available please email: info@outdooraholics.co.uk There are no single room upgrades available.
• Remainder due within 5 days by bank transfer - we'll email details
• Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out, fully paid spaces may be advertised to the same gender (see FAQ)
✅ Price Includes
• 3 nights hostel accommodation
• Breakfast on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
• Packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
• Dinner Saturday and Sunday night
• Cream teas
• Experienced trip host for the duration of the weekend
• 3 guided hikes with a trained hike leader
• Full financial protection under the 2018 Package Travel Regulations
❌ Price Excludes
• Transport to and from the trip
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• About Us – Who Outdooraholics are, about us & history
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HILLY HIKE 20km Hastings to Rye - Saxon trails and Medieval Coastal Towns
Victoria Station, next to WHSmith in the centre of the station, SW1E 5ND, London, GB🌳 Large Group Social Hike
One of our bigger, more sociable hikes.
Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes.📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 12 miles (20km)
• Grading: Intermediate but with tough hills
• Ascent: 468m
• Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
• Cost: £33 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, 1 hour after the lunch stop, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 7:50am, leave 8:10am for the 8:24am train
• Return: 8:36pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Explore Hastings, home to Europe’s largest beach-launched fishing fleet and historic net huts
• Follow the scenic Saxon Shore Way along one of the South East’s most dramatic coastlines
• Enjoy panoramic cliff-top views, with France visible across the Channel on a clear day
• Visit Winchelsea, a medieval port town once on the coast before the sea receded
• Discover the cliffs’ Site of Special Scientific Interest, where dinosaur fossils and crocodile remains have been found
• End in Rye — one of England’s most enchanting medieval towns, with cobbled streets and timbered houses🥾 Hike Description
Our hike begins in Hastings, best known as the site of the famous 1066 battle where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold. Today, Hastings is a lively coastal town and home to Europe’s largest beach-launched fishing fleet, a sight made even more distinctive by the tall black wooden fishing net huts that line the seafront.From here we join the Saxon Shore Way, a historic coastal route named after the Roman forts that once guarded England’s shores. The path climbs onto dramatic sandstone cliffs that have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for both their geological and biological importance. As we traverse the cliff tops, the sea views are spectacular, with France sometimes visible across the Channel. Along the way, we’ll learn how the cliffs have revealed dinosaur fossils and even crocodile bones from the Early Cretaceous Period, over 140 million years ago.
The route then leads us inland to Winchelsea, a medieval port town founded in the 13th century. Once a thriving harbour, the sea has since retreated, leaving Winchelsea perched inland but still rich in history, with ancient walls, medieval cellars and atmospheric streets to explore.
We finish in the enchanting town of Rye, one of England’s most beautifully preserved medieval gems. With its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and centuries-old inns, Rye provides a perfect finale to our hike. Time is tight even with an early start and very late return, but you’ll usually have enough time for a quick pub drink or short wander before we head back to London.
TOUGHNESS, PACE - this hike has some big and tough hills, also it's done at a good pace as timings are tight, please only sign up if you are happy with this.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch
• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
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42 attendees - £31.00
BEGINNERS HIKE 14km Arundel's Fairytale Castle, Tidal River, Valleys & Lakes
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 9 miles (14km)
• Grading: Beginners with two hills that we take gently
• Ascent: 250m
• Hiking time: 3.5 to 4.5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the trains, early afternoon after lunch, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & photo
• Time: Meet 9am, leave 9:20am for the 9:35am train
• Return: 6:33pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Hike the chalk hills with breathtaking views to the distant sea
• Explore Arundel Park — woodland, Swanbourne Lake, meadows and the Gothic Hiorne Tower
• Superb views of the vast and imposing Arundel Castle, established in the late 11th century
• Follow the tidal River Arun on a picturesque trail towards the castle
• Visit the Roman Catholic Arundel Cathedral in French Gothic Revival style
• Mid-hike stop at a gorgeous riverside pub
• Discover the preserved Sussex market town of Arundel🥾 Hike Description
One of Sussex's most beautiful walks, this hike combines rolling chalk hills, peaceful riverside paths, ancient woodland and one of England's finest castles. Ideal for beginners looking for a varied day out, we begin by following the River Arun before climbing gently into Arundel Park, an historic landscaped estate of woodland, rolling meadows and the crystal-clear Swanbourne Lake. Overlooking it all is the striking Gothic Hiorne Tower, built in 1787 for the Duke of Norfolk. From its hilltop position, we enjoy sweeping views across the South Downs towards the coast.
Midway through the hike, we stop at a traditional riverside pub, the perfect place to relax with a drink before continuing.
The route then follows the picturesque River Arun as Arundel Castle gradually comes into full view, dominating the skyline above the town. Founded shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1067, it has evolved into one of England's grandest castles and has been home to the Dukes of Norfolk for over 400 years.
We finish in the beautifully preserved market town of Arundel, where the magnificent Arundel Castle is joined on the skyline by the impressive French Gothic Revival Arundel Cathedral. There is time to explore the town's historic streets before enjoying well earned refreshments ahead of our return to London. A memorable day combining spectacular scenery, fascinating history and one of Sussex's finest destinations.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: LYUBAVA
• Contact (hike day only): 07883 405294🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch
• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
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30 attendees - £31.00
HIKE 26km Leith Hill Gothic Tower, Ancient Woodlands and Panoramic Views
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB🔥 This is our final chance to enjoy this spectacular summer hike in 2026. Once this date has gone, the route won't return until 2027.
📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 16 miles (26km)
• Grading: Intermediate/Challenging
• Ascent: 530m
• Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, nature (woods/bushes) during hike, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:05am, leave 8:25am for the 8:41am train
• Return: 7:15pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Explore the Surrey Hills AONB, England’s most wooded county
• Conquer Leith Hill (314m) — the highest point in South East England
• Visit Leith Hill Tower, an 18th-century Gothic folly with breathtaking panoramic views
• See Tilling Springs, the source of the River Tillingbourne
• Walk through Denbies Wine Estate, England’s largest vineyard🥾 Hike Description
Our journey begins in the market town of Dorking, following sandy trails and ancient woodlands onto the Greensand Ridge. From here we ascend to Leith Hill, crowned by its striking 18th-century Gothic tower. At 314m, this is the highest point in South East England, and for nearly 200 years it has been a celebrated picnic spot. We pause here for lunch, with the option, subject to opening and a small admission charge, to climb the tower's 78 spiral steps for panoramic views stretching from London to the English Channel.From the summit, the trail leads us into deep woodland to reach Tilling Springs, the source of the River Tillingbourne, whose waters once powered mills across Surrey villages. We then ascend to the North Downs Way, one of England’s great National Trails, where frequent viewpoints reveal wide vistas across the valleys and back towards Dorking.
Continuing through wooded ridges, we arrive at Ranmore Common, a plateau dotted with sweeping meadows and the beautiful St Barnabas Church, built in 1860. The route offers a mix of quiet forest paths, open landscapes and far-reaching views that show off Surrey at its very best.
Our finale is a walk through the rolling slopes of Denbies Wine Estate, the largest vineyard in England. In summer you can see the vines heavy with grapes, while year-round the estate provides a spectacular backdrop with views towards Box Hill, completing a hike that blends natural beauty, history and English charm.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
27 attendees - £31.00
BEGINNERS HIKE 15km Castles of Kent, Lullingstone Country Park & Darent Valley
Victoria Station, next to WHSmith in the centre of the station, SW1E 5ND, London, GBKey Info:
• Distance: 9 miles (15km)
• Grading: Beginner but it has 2 long steep hills, we take these gently and wait at the top
• Ascent: 290m
• Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet breaks: On the train, at the lunch stop, and at the end pubMeeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:55am train
• Return: 5:15pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)Highlights
• Admire Lullingstone Castle and its tranquil lakeside setting
• Walk a scenic stretch of the Darent Valley Path
• Pass the site of Lullingstone Roman Villa, dating back to around 100 AD
• Explore Lullingstone Country Park, home to 800-year-old trees
• Visit the ruins of Eynsford Castle, a Norman fortification from 1088
• Hike beneath the striking Eynsford Rail Viaduct, with its 22m-high brick arches
• Stroll through three charming Kentish villages — Otford, Shoreham and EynsfordHike Description
We begin in the historic village of Otford, occupied for at least 3,000 years. Through the ages, it has been home to Iron Age farmers, Romans, royalty and archbishops. From here our route leads into the tranquil woods and grasslands of the Kentish countryside, reaching Shoreham before following the Darent Valley Path into the heart of the valley.The trail takes us into the beautiful Lullingstone Country Park, internationally important for its collection of ancient trees. Beech, ash, oak, sweet chestnut and hornbeam all thrive here, with some specimens thought to be over 800 years old. Emerging from the woodland, we arrive at Lullingstone Castle, set beside its peaceful lake, before continuing to the site of Lullingstone Roman Villa — a rare survival of a Roman estate house first built around 100 AD.
From here we continue through rolling Kent fields, rewarded with views of the impressive Eynsford Rail Viaduct, its nine red-brick arches towering 22 metres above the valley floor.
Our hike concludes in the charming village of Eynsford, where we explore the evocative ruins of Eynsford Castle, a Norman stronghold built in 1088. With its riverside setting, ancient remains and traditional cottages, the village provides a perfect finale to a day steeped in history and countryside beauty.
Guide:
• Leader: JOHN
• Contact (hike day only): 07508 511026️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch
• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list
Calendar - All trips
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