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Metropolitan Walkers is the largest London-based Ramblers group for people in their 20s and 30s.
All our planned walks can be found at https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/wal... We publish to MeetUp to showcase our activities to a wider audience!
If you've not walked with us before, you’re welcome to come along on three free walks before becoming a member, to see if Met Walkers is for you! Membership is around £43 per year, or £30 concessionary rate.
We’re a very active group. Our volunteers lead walks every weekend, ranging from short, leisurely walks to strenuous hikes of 17+ miles across hilly terrain. We also lead one evening stroll during the week, discovering different parts of the capital.
We explore the beautiful areas near London such as the North Downs, south coast and Chilterns, all of which are accessible by public transport.
A lot of our members walk regularly, which is a great way to form friendships. As well as walking, we have a regular social programme.
We regularly run weekends away to explore the other great walking areas the UK has to offer, such as the Lake District, Snowdonia and Scotland, and have also put on several trips abroad.
We’re part of the Ramblers – the charity that helps everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking; and protects the places we all love to walk.
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Registered charity 1093577. Metropolitan Walkers is a part of the Ramblers - Britain's walking charity.
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Tout voir- The High Weald - Bewl Water, Ticehurst and Robertsbridge (19 miles/Strenuous)Wadhurst station, Wadhurst
Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
A brisk walk through the lush, rolling hills of the High Weald, including several miles along the edge of Bewl Water. An undulating walk with a total ascent of 530 metres, but with no steep climbs.
Bring a packed lunch, the main lunch stop is at the village of Ticehurst at 11.5 miles distance where there is a pub (for drinks only), a tea room and public toilets, but there will also be a mini stop at the toilets and cafe at Bewl Water at 6.5 miles distance. Pub at the end of walk.
Travel: Take 9:15 from London Charing Cross (Waterloo East: 9:18, London Bridge: 9:24, Sevenoaks: 9:49) arrive at Wadhurst at 10:17. Buy a return to Robertsbridge.
Meet just outside the main entrance of Wadhurst Station.
Grading: Strenuous.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.Finish point: Robertsbridge
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/high-weald-bewl-water-ticehurst-and-robertsbridge - Hassocks Circular (16 miles/Moderate)Hassocks Rail Station, Hassocks
Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
We will walk along part of the South Downs Way and walk past the Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon.
Moderate pace. Facilities and cafe available at lunch stop.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Optional pub at the end. 20 minute walk from the end pub to the railway station.
Travel: Take 9:46 from London Victoria (9:53 Clapham Junction), arr. Hassocks 10:43.
Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.Finish point: Hassocks Station
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/hassocks-circular-5 - Going the distance in London: The Common (12 miles/Moderate)Wimbledon Station , London
Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
The 3rd in a series of 4 walks designed to help walkers prepare for longer countryside walks, with the security of having dropout points. Experienced walkers are also welcome.
Please note this walk is NOT a leisurely stroll.
We will start off going up the hill to Wimbledon Common and then into Putney where we will stop for lunch and have our first dropout point at Putney Station (6 Miles). Either bring a packed lunch or choose from a number of takeaway options in Putney. We will then cross the river and walk alongside the river before heading back to the next dropout point Putney Bridge (8 Miles). Crossing back over the river we will head towards the next dropout point Southfields (10 Miles). Finally we will go past the tennis grounds and back into Wimbledon where we will finish at a pub.
Terrain: Urban, Parks
Travel: Use TfL Journey Planner to get to the start on time.
Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.Finish point: Wimbledon Station (Zone 3)
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/going-distance-london-common-0 - Hampton Court Palace and ParkHampton Court Station, Hampton Court
Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
We’ll take a summer’s evening stroll along the river, passing Hampton Court Palace. We’ll pass the Tijou Screen which marks the Southern boundary of the Privy Garden, designed in 1689, it is one of the most important pieces of architectural ironwork in the country. We’ll turn off the river path to walk through the ancient parkland of Home Park which is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its diverse habitats including the deer herd, veteran trees, and endangered invertebrates. We’ll pass the Long Water, a canal lined by lime trees given by Charles II as a wedding present to his bride in 1660. We’ll emerge from the park and cross the river to finish at a riverside pub in Kingston.
Please keep a 50m distance from the deer in Home Park, during this season the mother's and fawns are very vulnerable. Dogs MUST be kept on a lead at all times in Home Park and kept under close control.
Optional pub at the end of the walk for a drink and a chat where everyone is welcome to join.
Travel: Take 18:36 from London Waterloo (18:40 Vauxhall, 18:45 Clapham Junction), arr. Hampton Court 19:15, or make your own way there using TFL Journey Planner. Please note, there are only 2 trains an hour arriving at Hampton Court from London Waterloo.
Start: Hampton Court Station (zone 6) @ 7:15
End: Kingston
Distance: 3 miles
Details: Metropolitan WalkersPlease note the change of date
