What we’re about
Sunny Walkers is a friendly group dedicated purely to getting outdoors, getting some exercise, meeting new people and having fun. The groups are small (less than 20 people); the only motivation is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded people.
There is so much to see and do outside of London and around the UK: everything from the hills and sea views of the Sussex Downs to the poetic beauty of the Lake District; the shipwrecks and cliffs of the Cornish coast to the rugged mountains and lochs of Scotland. The UK has some of the best walking in the world I think.
The goal of the group will be mainly to do interesting day trips out of London but I'd love to get further afield and combine walking with other activities as well: climbing, camping, yoga, biking, surfing, etc. But the most important thing is to get outdoors, meet like-minded people and have fun!
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See all- MULLERTHAL TRAIL, LUXEMBOURG (AUGUST 21 - 25)Berdorf, BerdorfGBP 299.00
Let's visit Luxembourg over the August Bank Holiday to hike part of the beautiful Mullerthal trail!
See main trip page with other attendees here.
Nights: 4. Accommodation: twin-share and single occupancy rooms in comfortable cabins. Cost - £299 for twin share and £369 for single occupancy.
Often referred to as Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland, the Mullerthal Region - or Mëllerdall in Luxembourgish – owes its name to its hilly landscape reminiscent of Switzerland.
Dense woodlands criss-crossed by rushing streams, extraordinary biotopes with towering sandstone formations, narrow rocky ravines, mysterious caves and gorges and an amazing variety of plants and trees characterise this magical region.
The Mullerthal Trail with its 112 km of hiking trails passes through all the natural highlights of the region, through enchanting forests and valleys and passing by impressive canyons and bizarre rock formations.
This beautiful trail achieved the label "Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe" and consists of three different loops, route 1, 2 and 3. Our plan is to hike the best parts of these three routes during our three full hiking days. We will take local (free) buses to/from the starting or finishing points of the hikes as needed.
ACCOMMODATION:
We have booked comfortable self catering cabins situated in a lovely holiday park in the cute little village of Berdorf, one of the main tourist centres in the Grand-Duchy. Cabins will be shared by 3 or 4 people and have twin-share and single occupancy rooms.
Berdorf is located on a vast tableland overlooking the valleys of the Black Ernz, the Sure and the Aesbach 300 acres of forest, only 6km from the medieval town of Echternach.
Come and join us to discover this hidden European hiking gem!
ITINERARY:
Thu 21/08 - Arrival, rooms ready for check in from 3PM.
Fri 22/08 - Hike part of Mullerthal Trail Route 2 - spectacular rocky landscapes with gorges, crevices, labyrinths and the famous Schéissendëmpel waterfall. (18-20km)
Sat 23/08 - Hike part of Mullerthal Trail Route 1 - through enchanting forests with imposing rocky landscapes along flowering orchards and great views of the Sûre valley. (18-20km)
Sun 24/08 - Hike part of Mullerthal Trail Route 3 - enchanting stream valleys and romantic castles, passing through Larochette and Beaufort. (18-20km)
Mon 25/08 - Trip finish, check out from the hotel by 10AM.
Hikes are subject to change due to weather and other conditions.
DIFFICULTY:
Hikes on this trip are moderate but the terrain can be rocky and uneven. You will need the fitness to cover about 12 miles with up to 600m of ascent and descent.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- 4 nights twin-share or single occupancy accommodation in cabins shared between 3 or 4 people
- 3 guided hikes
- Trip organiser
- Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights (see below)
- Meals (our cabins have self catering facilities and there are local restaurants, cafes and a supermarket nearby)
- Entry fees
- Travel Insurance
FLIGHTS AND AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
There are numerous convenient flights to Luxembourg from multiple London airports (Heathrow, City and Stansted) with British Airways, Luxair and Ryanair. Please use Skyscanner to find the most suitable flights for you.
Public transport is free in Luxembourg and it will be easy to take the bus from Luxembourg Airport to our accommodation in Berdorf (we will share detailed travel information closer to the date).
HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP:
To confirm your place on this trip please send payment through online banking and use LUX as your payment reference. Your RSVP is not enough to reserve a space on this trip. The account details are:
Account Name: EPIC ADVENTURE CLUB LTD
Sort Code: 08-92-50
Account Number: 63235003Please email ingridhansen1@gmail.com as soon as you send payment so that we can confirm everything with you. Thanks! :)
- SEPTEMBER 4 - 8 - BAVARIAN ALPS (INCL MT WANK!), GERMANYGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Garmisch-PartenkirchenGBP 449.00
Join us for an Epic hiking trip in the majestic Bavarian Alps in southern Germany including hiking Mount Wank! ;)
See main trip link with other attendees here.
Cost - £449. Nights - 4. Accommodation: comfortable en-suite twin-share (or double) hotel-style rooms in a fabulous, modern hostel with sauna.
Let’s explore the beautiful scenery of the German Alps, where the lush meadows of the Bavarian countryside merge into rolling foothills which suddenly give way to jagged Alpine peaks. Fir-clad mountains, karst landscapes, shimmering lakes, lederhosen, and picture-book towns, the Bavarian Alps are what many think of as the epitome of Germany!
Our base will be the charming alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, close to the border with Austria. Blessed with an idyllic setting with splendid mountain scenery on its doorstep, the town is traditional yet vibrant, with lots of restaurants and bars on offer.
This fantastic base offers us a variety of exhilarating walks with captivating scenery to choose from for our three full hiking days, from enchanting gorge hikes to dramatic ridge and peak climbs.
Suggested hikes:
- Mount Wank (1780m) and Esterbergalm: this peak offers one of the greatest panoramic views in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region and the idyllic Esterbergalm alpine pasture hut and farm (1264m) dates back to the 1400s (19km, 1300m ascent/decent - for whom this is too much: there is an optional cable car to shorten the ascent/distance significantly to 14km, 300m ascent, 1250 descent).
- Partnachklamm Gorge, Wamberg and Berggasthof Eckbauer: a fabulous loop hike over alpine meadows, passing by a lovely tavern and finishing off by walking the spectacular Partnachklamm trail hewn into the rock through a splendid narrow river-filled gorge (700m long and 70m deep), along thunderous torrents of water and several waterfalls (15km, 550m ascent/descent). This hike can also be shortened significantly for anyone preferring to take the cable car up.
- Grünkopf, Kransberg and Ederkanzel (refreshing lake swim possible!): This spectacular hike from the pretty nearby town of Mittenwald (short train ride away) offers spectacular panoramic views of the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountain ranges. After a short chairlift ride (approx 8EUR) this hike takes us over multiple peaks and passes by two picturesque lakes where the brave can take a swim (13.5km, 740m ascent/980m descent).
Please note any hikes are subject to change based on weather and other factors.
There are many other wonderful hikes in the area including an easy loop around the pretty Lake Eibsee (7km, 230m ascent/decsent), often lauded as the most beautiful lake in Germany with its mountainous backdrop and emerald-green waters (easily done self guided on a rest day), and numerous valley hikes.
From Lake Eibsee (which can be reached by train in 40 min) it is also possible to take the cable car up to the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2962m (75EUR cable car return ticket), easily done as an optional activity if anyone would like to take a rest day.
ACCOMMODATION:
Our accommodation will be in comfortable en-suite twin share rooms in a lovely modern hostel with sauna and fitness room in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, conveniently located right next to the train station. Breakfast will be included each day.
DIFFICULTY:
Hikes on this trip will be moderate to challenging. This trip does not involve technical mountaineering but hikes can be challenging at times due to the length/ascent/descent and rocky terrain so you will need to have a good level of hiking fitness and a head for heights in the mountainous terrain.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 4 nights en-suite twin-share (or double) rooms
- 4 breakfasts
- An itinerary of 3 days of hiking
- Epic Adventure Club trip leader
- Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunches/dinners - we can sample the hearty local Bavarian cuisine for dinners and lunch where possible (or buy packed lunches)
- Flights and airport transfers (see details below)
- DJH (German Youth Hostel Association) or HI (Hostelling International) membership required. Membership fee for international guests is EUR 3,50 per person per night, to be paid at reception on arrival.
- Public transport/cable car/chair lift/entrance fees (hike dependent)
- Travel insurance
FLIGHTS & AIRPORT TRANSPORT:
Return flights from London to Munich currently priced from just £116!
There are numerous convenient flights to Munich from London Heathrow/Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester with British Airways, Lufthansa and Easyjet. Please use Skyscanner to find the most suitable flights for you.
From Munich Airport, it is very easy to reach Garmisch-Partenkirchen by public transport (about a 2 hour journey). A direct Flixbus service goes every two hours between Munich airport and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (from £12 one way). It is also easy to catch a train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, changing at Munich central station.
Please make sure to check the Flixbus, Deutsche Banh website and/or Google Maps for bus/train timings to ensure there are suitable public transport connections for your flights.
It is also possible to fly to Innsbruck airport and reach Garmisch-Partenkirchen from there by bus and train (1hr 40min), however there is only a direct flight (EasyJet from Gatwick) for the outbound (though there is a return flight on the Tuesday).
Feel free to contact me if you need any help finding suitable flights/ airport transfers!
HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP:
To confirm your place on this trip please send payment through online banking and use BAVARIA as your payment reference. Your RSVP is not enough to reserve a space on this trip. The account details are:
Account Name: EPIC ADVENTURE CLUB LTD
Sort Code: 08-92-50
Account Number: 63235003Please email ingridhansen1@gmail.com as soon as you send payment so that we can confirm everything with you. Thanks! :)
- JANUARY 22 - 26 – NORTHERN LIGHTS, SWEDISH LAPLANDNeeds location
ONLY 1 MALE TWIN SHARE BED LEFT.
Do you dream of seeing the northern lights? Join Backabush to hunt for the aurora borealis in Arctic Sweden!
Cost - £599. Nights - 4. Accommodation - comfortable en-suite twin share rooms (please enquire about single supplement option)
The magical dance of the northern lights is a spectacular sight and a true bucket list experience. Over the next year aurora borealis activity should continue to be at its highest levels in over a decade as we are in a solar maximum, so now is the time to go and see this unique spectacle!
Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland is located about 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is a dream destination for aurora seekers as it offers some of the best conditions in the world for northern lights watching. The unique climate of the area keeps the skies almost always clear, and light pollution is minimal.Our plan is to walk to the best nearby viewing areas each night to hunt for the aurora borealis, for example at the shore of the fantastic lake Torneträsk. There is also the option to book a night visit to the Aurora Sky Station on one of the evenings, taking the chairlift up to its amazing viewing platform at 900m above sea level.
During the day we will have the opportunity to explore more of the national park, hiking to nearby lakes and waterfalls (weather and snow conditions permitting). There are many other exciting winter activities available to book including snowshoeing, ice climbing, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobile tours.
Come and join us on an amazing arctic adventure to the world's best place for the aurora borealis!
ACCOMMODATION:
We have secured comfortable en-suite twin share rooms at the wonderful STF Abisko Turiststation, at the heart of Abisko National Park. A delicious Swedish style buffet breakfast is included every day.
Limited single room places may be available based on availability and room cost at the time of booking, please enquire.
The accommodation has an on-site restaurant, bistro and convenience store and there are self-catering facilities available. There is also a grocery store 2km away.
The on-site sauna is the perfect place to warm up and unwind after a day of exploring and our accommodation is perfectly placed for aurora hunting with many great viewing points nearby.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 4 nights accommodation in comfortable en-suite twin share rooms (limited single supplement possible at extra cost - please enquire)
- 4 breakfasts
- Airport transfers
- An itinerary of organised walks to view the northern lights each evening and to explore the national park during the day (weather and snow conditions permitting)
- Access to on-site sauna
- Self-catering facilities
- Trip organiser
- Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunches and dinners (a restaurant, self catering facilities and convenience store are available on-site and there is also a grocery store 2km away)
- Flights (see details below)
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Single supplement (please enquire)
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS:
Airport transfers (included) are timed to meet the below recommended connecting flights with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to/from Kiruna:
Outbound - Thursday 22 January:
SK 1530 London Heathrow LHR 06:40 – Stockholm Arlanda ARN 10:05
SK 1042 Stockholm Arlanda ARN 11:55 – Kiruna KRN 13:35Inbound - Monday 26 January:
SK 1045 Kiruna KRN 14:15 – Stockholm Arlanda ARN 16:00
SK 1527 Stockholm Arlanda ARN 19:45 – London Heathrow LHR 21:20It will be easy to break up your journey by spending a day or two in Stockholm or arrive in Kiruna earlier/leave later to extend your stay, and make your own way to/from the airport to meet the group. There is also an overnight train to Kiruna/Abisko available from/to Stockholm although tickets only go on sale closer to the date.
- JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 1 – NORTHERN LIGHTS, SWEDISH LAPLANDNeeds locationGBP 599.00
Do you dream of seeing the northern lights? Join Backabush to hunt for the aurora borealis in Arctic Sweden!
Cost - £599. Nights - 4. Accommodation - comfortable en-suite twin share rooms (please enquire about single supplement option)
The magical dance of the northern lights is a spectacular sight and a true bucket list experience. Over the next year aurora borealis activity should continue to be at its highest levels in over a decade as we are in a solar maximum, so now is the time to go and see this unique spectacle!
Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland is located about 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is a dream destination for aurora seekers as it offers some of the best conditions in the world for northern lights watching. The unique climate of the area keeps the skies almost always clear, and light pollution is minimal.
Our plan is to walk to the best nearby viewing areas each night to hunt for the aurora borealis, for example at the shore of the fantastic lake Torneträsk. There is also the option to book a night visit to the Aurora Sky Station on one of the evenings, taking the chairlift up to its amazing viewing platform at 900m above sea level.
During the day we will have the opportunity to explore more of the national park, hiking to nearby lakes and waterfalls (weather and snow conditions permitting). There are many other exciting winter activities available to book including snowshoeing, ice climbing, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobile tours.
Come and join us on an amazing arctic adventure to the world's best place for the aurora borealis!
ACCOMMODATION:
We have secured comfortable en-suite twin share rooms at the wonderful STF Abisko Turiststation, at the heart of Abisko National Park. A delicious Swedish style buffet breakfast is included every day.
Limited single room places possible based on availability and room cost at the time of booking, please enquire.
The accommodation has an on-site restaurant, bistro and convenience store and there are self-catering facilities available. There is also a grocery store 2km away.
The on-site sauna is the perfect place to warm up and unwind after a day of exploring and our accommodation is perfectly placed for aurora hunting with many great viewing points nearby.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 4 nights accommodation in comfortable en-suite twin share rooms (limited single supplement possible at extra cost - please enquire)
- 4 breakfasts
- Airport transfers
- An itinerary of organised walks to view the northern lights each evening and to explore the national park during the day (weather and snow conditions permitting)
- Access to on-site sauna
- Self-catering facilities
- Trip organiser
- Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunches and dinners (a restaurant, self catering facilities and convenience store are available on-site and there is also a grocery store 2km away)
- Flights (see details below)
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Single supplement (please enquire)
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS:
Airport transfers (included) are timed to meet the below recommended connecting flights with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to/from Kiruna:
Outbound - Wednesday 28 January:
SK 1530 London Heathrow LHR 06:40 – Stockholm Arlanda ARN 10:05
SK 1042 Stockholm Arlanda ARN 11:55 – Kiruna KRN 13:35Inbound - Sunday 1 February:
SK 2899 Kiruna KRN 11:40 – Kastrup Copenhagen CPH 14:00
SK 1517 Kastrup Copenhagen CPH 16:40 – London Heathrow LHR 17:40It will be easy to break up your journey by spending a few nights in Stockholm/Copenhagen or arrive in Kiruna earlier/leave later to extend your stay, and make your own way to/from the airport to meet the group. There is also an overnight train to Kiruna/Abisko available from/to Stockholm although tickets only go on sale closer to the date.
HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP:
