About us
Welcome to the TOP 20 CLASSIC WALKS IN LONDON accessible by London tube or bus (DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth Line included), which meetup members love to revisit time and time again.
Whether you're a London local or a visitor to the city, this group is perfect for outdoor lovers looking to explore the 20 best walking green routes in the city.
We will take in a mix of historic landmarks, beautiful parks, and hidden gems in these classic walks.
After our walks, we'll unwind in a popular pub, perfect for singles looking to make new friends in a fun and social setting. Join us for an unforgettable experience with like-minded people.
Tick off the top twenty walks as you progress throughout the year. RSVP on your first one now and get started.
Upcoming events
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- £5.00
CLASSIC GREENWICH PARK/ BLACKHEATH WALK
Lewisham National Rail and DLR station, Nearest postcode: SE13 7RY, London, GBA CLASSIC WALK through south east London's green spaces, Royal Palaces and Park in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, during cherry blossom season.
CHERRY BLOSSOM, PARKLAND, GARDENS, PARKLAND, MEADOWS, LAKE, followed by SOCIALISING with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere.
WALK START POINT: LEWISHAM Station (DLR and National Rail). Look for Ken with the Kens Events/Meetup Flag/Badge outside the station.
The fastest way to get to Lewisham is to use British Rail from/via London Bridge (8 mins).WALK ROUTE: Blackheath to Greenwich Park (Cherry Blossom).
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 4.5 miles.
WALK END POINT: Cutty Sark Station.
WALK STOP OUT POINT: We cross several London bus routes.
COST OF WALK: £5 in cash payable in person.
(All of the walks on this group are only £5 cash each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility).Scroll down to read Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Walk is free for holders of a valid Ken's Event Card.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/]Post your photos on Kens Events Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.eventsKen's Events also has Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEventsIn addition to a facebook page Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join to keep up to date with events happening and also post your photos of this event.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, check back to this webpage on the morning of the event.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 4 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 this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same 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 applicable to both groups.2 attendees - £5.00
CLASSIC HAMPSTEAD HEATH WALK
Tufnell Park tube station, Fortress Road, London N19 5BQ, GBA CLASSIC WALK through north London's top green and wooded area with its impressive Kenwood House.
WALK START: Meeting at Tufnell Park Station (Northern Line - High Barnet Branch - Zone 2). Look for Ken with Kens Events/Meetup Badge.
WALK FINISH: Finishing at Golders Green Station (Northern Line).
WALK ROUTE: We will walk through the meadows and woods of Hampstead Heath. taking in Parliament Hill and passing by Kenwood House.
COST OF WALK: £5 in cash payable in person.
(All of the walks on this group are only £5 cash each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility).Scroll down to read Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Walk is free for holders of a valid Ken's Event Card.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/]Post your photos on Kens Events Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.eventsKen's Events also has Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEventsIn addition to a facebook page Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join to keep up to date with events happening and also post your photos of this event.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, check back to this webpage on the morning of the event.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 4 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 this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same 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 applicable to both groups.4 attendees - £5.00
CLASSIC HAMPSTEAD HEATH WALK
Golders Green Station, Golders Green Underground Station, London, GBA CLASSIC WALK through north London's top green and wooded area with its impressive Secret Pergola and Kenwood House.
We will travel through various parts of Hampstead Heath and Highgate Woods.
ENJOY the UNDULATING HILLS and VALES, WOODLANDS LAKES and PONDS of HAMPSTEAD HEATH and HIGHGATE WOODS and visit the SPLENDID SECRET PERGOLA, and don't miss the in season. blooms. All this is followed by more socialising in a pub with cheap food and drinks in a convivial atmosphere.
Todays walk also passes through Golders Hill Park with its forgotten zoo and manicured gardens, before heading to the SECRET PERGOLA (a section of which is pictured above).
PERGOLA: Well hidden amongst the trees and constructed during the years 1904 to 1925. It is a magnificent Edwardian extravagance built as the setting for garden parties and summer evening strolls.
Overgrown with vines and flowers, Hampstead Pergola is pretty magical, in any season. However in spring, wisteria and other spring flowers curl around the trellises, making the Pergola a beautiful and popular backdrop for wedding photographs and fashion model shoots.WALK START: Meeting at Golders Green Station (Northern Line - Edgware Branch - Zone 3). Look for Ken with Kens Events/Meetup Badge.
WALK FINISH: Finishing at the Mossy Well pub in Muswell Hill. which is a 15 minute walk or short bus ride to East Finchley Tube Station, Highgate Tube Station or Archway Tube Station (all on the Northern Line).
WALK ROUTE: Our walk is through Golders Hill Park and Zoo, before heading to the SECRET PERGOLA. Afterwards we head across Hampstead Heath and will pass by the beautifully and recently restored KENWOOD HOUSE with its glorious views across the heath before heading through Highgate Woods to the Mossy Well pub in Muswell Hill.
COST OF WALK: £5 in cash payable in person.
(All of the walks on this group are only £5 cash each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility).Scroll down to read Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Walk is free for holders of a valid Ken's Event Card.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/]Post your photos on Kens Events Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.eventsKen's Events also has Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEventsIn addition to a facebook page Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join to keep up to date with events happening and also post your photos of this event.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, check back to this webpage on the morning of the event.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 4 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 this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same 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 applicable to both groups.2 attendees - £5.00
CLASSIC WIMBLEDON - RICHMOND PARK WALK
Wimbledon Underground Station, SW19, London, GBA CLASSIC GREEN WALK THROUGH WIMBLEDON COMMON and RICHMOND DEER PARK.
THAMESPATH, GARDENS, FLOWERS, PARKLAND, WOODLAND TRAILS, WILDLIFE.
WALK START POINT: Wimbledon Station (National Rail and District Line - Zone 3). When you arrive at the station look for Ken with the Kens Events Flag/badge, and red hat outside the station.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 7 miles.
WALK ROUTE: Wimbledon Common, Cannizaro Park, Richmond Deer Park, Penn Ponds, Terrace Gardens.
WALK FINISH: Richmond Station (National Rail, London Overground, District Line).
WALK STOPPING OUT POINT: We cross a few London Bus Routes at half way.
COST OF WALK: £5 in cash payable in person.
(All of the walks on this group are only £5 cash each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility).Scroll down to read Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Walk is free for holders of a valid Ken's Event Card.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/]Post your photos on Kens Events Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.eventsKen's Events also has Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEventsIn addition to a facebook page Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join to keep up to date with events happening and also post your photos of this event.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, check back to this webpage on the morning of the event.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 4 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 this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same 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 applicable to both groups.1 attendee
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