What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- The Serpeant Trail, Black Down/Temple of the Winds – Afternoon HikeLondon Waterloo station, SE1 8SWGBP 7.00
Walk length 8.5miles/14km approx. Circular.
A chance to follow the serpent trail from Haslemere across woodland and heathland to Blackdown and a Bronze Age Circular bank earthwork named the Temple of the Winds.
The serpent trail is a 64-mile path across rare heathlands and its name reflects the shape of its route. Blackdown has some of the finest views across the South Downs National Park.
The walk is undulating with hill climbs and ridges.
The walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a short snack stop, however the time may be slightly earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.
Transport and meeting
There are two meeting options for this walk, see below..
Meeting:
Train from London: Meet outside the main WHSmith next to the rail information point and Pret A Manager on the main concourse at Waterloo Station at 11.30am to get the 12pm train that gets to Haslemere for 12.53pm for the walk to start at 1pm (see photo below) We need time to get tickets/group saves so please be prompt (3-9 people with a group save).
Cost
Train about £20.00 return from London to Haslemere but with a group save (3 or more and must travel together) or individual network railcard.
Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (the host is a qualified London guide). For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.Car: Meet outside Haslemere Station for the walk to start at 1.00pm, after the train arrives from London at 12.53pm. The organizer is coming by train.
Parking: Haslemere, main car parks may charge but side streets may be free (please check for restrictions and leave enough time to park).
We will use a pub near Haslemere Station after the walk, there are regular trains back to London Waterloo.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 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 THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.
- Amersham to Wendover – Country HikeMarylebone Railway Station, LondonGBP 7.00
Walk length 11 miles/17 km approx. Linear.
A beautiful hike exploring the scenic Chiltern countryside from Amersham to Wendover across various countryside but particularly on sections of the Ridgeway and Chiltern Link.
£7 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.
Lunch and Finish
Please bring a packed lunch and water for the walk. The walk should finish before 4.30pm and include a pack lunch stop, however the time may be slightly earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.
Meeting and Transport
Meet outside Amersahm Railway station for the walk to start after the train from London arrives at 11.04am.
Travel from London
Meet at London Marylebone station from 10.00am to give you time to get tickets. The 10.27am train gets to Amersham for 11.04am. You can meet close to the WHSmith store (see photo below) if you want to get group saves. The organizer is not taking the train but will meet you at Amersham.
As this is a linear walk get a return to Wendover but alight at Amersham, the walk ends at Wendover for the retrun journey.
Train cost approx £20 return with a railcard discount or groupsave.
Car: The car park at Amersham station charges for parking, however free parking maybe available on nearby streets (Please leave enough time to park).If you are driving you will need to collect your car either at Amersham or Wendover as this is a linear hike.
My phone number is Colin 07709 305681.
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.
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.
