About us
Welcome to Escape London City Explorers a walking and social group aiming at doing a range of guided walks and social trips to cities outside of London from London and guided walks and hikes within London.
The idea is to do a short country hike or city urban walk exploring cities or towns fairly close to London such as Oxford, Brighton, Portsmouth or Stratford-upon-Avon.
Transport will be either by train or coach, the group is twined with two other groups London Explorers (London walks & hikes) and Chiltern Explorers (countryside hikes within the Chilterns and further afield).
We are enthusiastic about photography and encourage photographs walking at a leisurely pace but also sometimes with harder faster and longer walks.
IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT WORLD HEALTH CRISIS I AM HOSTING SOME LIVE VIDEO EVENTS ON LONDON EXPLORERS & CHILTERN EXPLORERS MEETUP GROUPS.
Upcoming events
7
- £4.00
Bucks, Punks & Spoons – Walk & Drinks
Outside Sloane Square Station, Kings Road, SW3 5EW, London, GBWalk length 3miles/5km approx. Linear.
A journey of discovery from sloane rangers to mini skirts and punk rock. The walk follows some of the historical sights of the once royal-only thoroughfare of the King’s Road that became such an icon of the 1960s and 70's.
Some of the sites we can pass include the site of the infamous Chelsea drugstore, the site of Mary Quant’s Bazzar the bastion of the mini skirt and the punk inspired Worlds End boutique with a lot more road trivia including the site of the UKs first ever Starbucks!
The walk largely follows the King’s Road and is about 2.5miles long. The walk will end at Fullham Broadway underground with final drinks at the Walham Green, a very classy pub!
As this is a long road we may stop at one of the watering holes (pubs) mid-point along the King’s Road for a very short stop to savour the ambiance!
Meeting
Meet outside Sloane Square underground from 2.45pm for the walk to start at 3pm.
£4 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer.
Please keep your 'RSVP' updated for this event as it would help me get accurate numbers, and determine who is turning up for the walk; my phone number is Colin 07709 305681.
Walking Safety
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.
16 attendees - £7.00
The Pegsdon Hills & Hitchin Gap – Long Hilly Country Hike
Midland Road, London, GBWalk length 16miles/26km (approx) Circular.
A very scenic hike from the small town of Hitchin past historic villages and nature reserves to the Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit Nature Reserve on the border between Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The town of Hitchin has a wealth of ancient buildings and church dating back to the 13th century.
Hitchin marks the northeast edge of the Chiltern Hills and complements one of our recent walks at Goring-on-Thames that marks the southwest edge some 50 miles away. Both edges are often referred to as the Goring and Hitchin gaps.
The Chiltern Hills form a chalk escarpment north and west from London across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire and are designated officially as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Lunch and Finish
Please bring a packed snack lunch and water for the hike, the walk should finish before 5.00pm, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace (this is a complete day event and you are advised not to have definite events planned in the evening).
We will probably have an early lunch close to the small village of Pirton.
THIS IS A DEMANDING HIKE BOTH IN LENGTH AND WITH NUMEROUS HILLS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.
Transport & meeting
Meet Outside Hitchin Station for the hike to start at 10.15am (after the train from London). Car parking at the station or free roadside parking maybe available.
If traveling from London meet outside the entrance to London St Pancras station (Midland Road Entrance) from 9.10am to give time to get tickets and groupsaves (see photo below). The 9.40am (platform B, St Pancras) gets to Hitchin for 10.15am (are other London station stops on this line) please check before travel. Discounts available with a groupsave or network railcard.The organizer is not taking the train from London but will meet the group at Hitchin station
Train return from £17.00, ask for super off-peak. Could also be a third off with a group save or network railcard.Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.
Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.
Walking Safety
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/Terms_and_Conditions/)
COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.
6 attendees - £7.00
Windmills, Devils & Swim – Long Hilly Country Hike
London Bridge Station (LBG), Colechurch House, London, GBWalk length 16miles/25km Linear
A picturesque route from the village of Hassocks via the Clayton windmills of Jack and Jill to Devil's Dyke and then down to Shoreham-by-Sea via Edburton Hill along the South Downs Way with panoramic views towards the sea.
Features..
The impressive Clayton windmills also known as Jack and Jill which were both built during the early 19th century and are Grade I and II listed.
Devil's Dyke a 100m deep dry valley on the South Downs Way and a major local tourist attraction since the late 19th century. Another windmill coming back into Brighton,Blatchington Windmill which is a grade II listed smock windmill.
This hike is a chance to explore the South Downs down to the seaside town and port of Shoreham-by-Sea and perhaps have a quick dip in the sea which is also close to a pub.Meeting
The hike is linear from Hassocks to Shoreham-by-sea and starts from Hassocks rail Station at 10.35am.
Meeting at London: Meet from 9.00am at London Bridge Train station to get the 9.35am train arriving at Hassocks at 10.32am.
At London getting group saves at 9.00am (may have to queue, please be prompt so we can get tickets and board the train when announced they can get busy).The meeting point is London Bridge Train Station. Meet next to the main ticket office opposite the WHSmith. See photo below.
Please try to use facilities before arriving at Hassocks which has limited facilities.
Its is best to get a return to Brighton (Thameslink super off peak should be under £16 with a network card or group save (we get off at Hassocks). Then get a single from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton for the return journey. Should be £5 or less with a group save or network railcard
Cost/Meetup/organize fee: £7 cash on the day or you can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please do friends and family to avoid charges).Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.
THIS IS A DEMANDING HIKE BOTH IN LENGTH AND WITH NUMEROUS HILLS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.
Lunch & Finish
Please bring a snack lunch and water for the walk. The walk should finish before 6.00pm with a lunch stop at Devil's Dyke. The time finishing may be earlier or later than stated depending on the weather and pace.
Walking Safety
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/Terms_and_Conditions/)
COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.
2 attendees - £7.00
Radnage, Wheeler Common, Booker & West Wycombe Hill – Country Hike
Marylebone Railway Station, Melcombe Place, London, GBWalk length 14miles/22km approx. Circular.
A really picturesque circular hike from Saunderton across fields and woods to Booker returning past West Wycombe Hill and Wheeler Common. We will have a snack lunch stop at Booker and optional drinks at the end.
THIS IS A SUBSTANTIAL HIKE AND HILLY IN PLACES, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.
Meeting and Transport, please read...
Train from London: The 9.53am train from London Marylebone gets to Saunderton for 10.52am. I suggest you arrive at London Marylebone from 9.20am to give you time to get tickets and any group saves. Please note the organizer will meet you at Saunderton (see photo below).
The walk should finish around 5pm but may be slightly earlier or later than this depending on weather ans pace.
Meet outside Saunderton station for the hike to start at 11am after the train from London arrives (Saunderton station has no facilities). Car parking should be free.Train is £16 approx. return with a group save or by using a network railcard.
Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.
Organizers number - Colin 07709305681.
Walking Safety
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/Terms_and_Conditions/)
COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.
2 attendees
Past events
1111
Group links
Members
6,635
