GO London Hiking

🥾 Paddington to Camden Walk – Regent’s Canal, Little Venice & Primrose Hill Views
London canal walks | Regent’s Canal walk | Camden Lock walking tour | urban hikes London | Little Venice to Camden
Join GO London Hiking for a beautiful urban walk through historic waterways and leafy neighborhoods, tracing Regent’s Canal from Paddington Basin to the vibrant heart of Camden. Starting at Paddington Station, we’ll escape the city’s bustle and follow the tranquil canal past the houseboats of Little Venice, where narrowboats drift like floating cottages.
We continue east onto the Regent’s Canal, opened in 1820 and once a key route for coal and timber during London’s industrial boom. Along the way, we pass architectural landmarks like the grand Crocker’s Folly, and walk over the Maida Hill Tunnel, the canal’s second-longest.
Admire quirky sights like the Upside Down House, the elegant villas of Regent’s Park, and climb Primrose Hill for stunning panoramic views. From there, we pass Gilbey’s Yard, a former wine and spirits depot turned creative quarter, and reach the lively Camden Lock, once a thriving dock and now home to street food, music, and markets.
Our walk ends at Camden Town Tube Station, with time to explore or enjoy an optional post-walk social.

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🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info
Meeting Time: 11:00 at the Paddington Statue underneath the clock Platform 1 07968585224
Walk Start: 11:10
Estimated Finish: 13:30 at Camden Town Tube Station
🎫 Train fare not required – this walk is within central London
🚆 Travel using Oyster/contactless

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📍 Walk Overview
Grade: 🥾 Beginner
Distance: ~7km / 4.3 miles
Walking Time: ~2.5 hours with breaks
Ascent: Mostly flat with a short hill at Primrose
Terrain: Urban paths, canal towpaths, and paved streets
Pace: Leisurely with stops for views and stories
Hike Leader: Gary | 📞 07968585224

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🎒 What to Bring
✅ Comfortable walking shoes
✅ Layers for the weather and conditions
✅ Water bottle & optional snacks
✅ Travelcard or contactless for the tube

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💬 What to Expect
Our walks are social, inclusive, and relaxed. Meet friendly Londoners, expats, solo explorers, and locals curious about the city's quieter corners. Most join solo – and leave with new friends!
🧭 Qualified, Insured Hike Leaders
All GO London events are led by experienced, trained, and fully insured walk leaders.
✅ RSVP Now
Spaces are limited – RSVP “Yes” to secure your place.
Full event details and reminders will be emailed before the walk.

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# 🌄 South Downs Serpent Trail Hike – Haslemere, Black Down & Temple of the Winds

Join GO London Hiking for a scenic adventure through the northern edges of the South Downs National Park. This route follows part of the Serpent Trail, weaving through heathland, woodland, and panoramic viewpoints with fascinating history and literature connections.
We begin in the market town of Haslemere, before heading across Marley Common, one of the National Trust’s earliest countryside acquisitions, where broadleaf woodland and heath are grazed by belted Galloway cattle. From here, we reach Fernhurst, once home to philosopher Bertrand Russell, before climbing steeply to the Temple of the Winds for breathtaking views across the South Downs and, on clear days, the English Channel.
Our hike continues to Black Down, the highest point in Sussex, where poet Alfred Tennyson once lived and built Aldworth House as his summer retreat. The route returns us to Haslemere, where we can enjoy a well-earned pub stop before catching the train home.

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## 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info

• Meeting Time: 09:00 London Waterloo Station (under the main clock)
• Train Departure: 09:30 Waterloo → Haslemere (arrives 10:20, 50 mins journey) return ticket to Haslemere.
• Walk Start: 10:25 Haslemere Station
• Lunch: Pack lunch (with water & snacks)
• Estimated Finish: 17:30 Haslemere Station

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## 📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: Beginner/Intermediate 🥾🥾
• Distance: 19 km (12 miles)
• Ascent: 600 m
• Hiking Time: 6 hrs (plus breaks)
• Terrain: Rough tracks, heathland, woodland & hills
• Pace: Steady with regular breaks
• Cost: £10 (pay on RSVP)
• Hike Leader: Gary – 📞 07968585224 | 📩 golondongary@hotmail.co.uk

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## 🎒 What to Bring

✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
✅ Waterproof jacket & spare layers
✅ Packed lunch, snacks & water
✅ Return train ticket London–Haslemere

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## 💬 What to Expect

A social and friendly hike – most join solo and leave with new friends.
🧭 Qualified, insured GO London hike leaders ensure your safety and a great experience.

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## 📲 Stay Connected

GRADE: Challenging 22.5km / 14 miles, 700m elevation gain over at least 10 hills and over 14 miles. Approx 6-7hrs walking time on undulating terrain with steep climbs. Suitable for experienced walkers who can maintain a steady pace and not for beginners.

Back by popular demand! Join us for an unforgettable night hike along the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs. This exhilarating adventure offers the chance to explore one of the UK’s most stunning coastal landscapes and classic hikes in a whole new light.

With headlamps to guide our way, we’ll traverse chalky white cliffs and rolling hills, soaking in panoramic views of the sea illuminated by the moon. Along the way, we'll pause to take in the serene beauty of landmarks such as Beachy Head, the dramatic plunges of the cliffs, and the glittering coastline that stretches into the distance.

This isn’t an overnight hike - it's a day to evening hike that starts later to incorporate the earlier sunsets this time of year.

You MUST bring a proper headtorch (and spare batteries!) for this hike as it’s likely to be cloudy. We will not be providing any head torches and a torch on a phone or hand-held torches are not suitable. Anyone without a working headtorch and spare batteries will be turned away.

Depending on the tide levels, we will cross the Cuckmere if safe to do so - please bring a pair of old trainers, crocs or water shoes to do the crossing in.

MEETING POINT: 11:25 at London Victoria Station, near the main ticket office. Alternatively, you can meet us at Seaford Station at 13:19.

COST: £10 organiser's fee on RSVP. Does not include train tickets - you will need to buy your own train ticket. Group save tickets buy on the day.

TRAINS: London Victoria 11:54 train arriving at Seaford Station at 13:19, journey time 1 hour 25 mins with one change at Lewes. Return train from Eastbourne to London Victoria

WALK STARTS: 13:20 at Seaford Station.

WALK FINISHES: Approx 19:30 at Eastbourne Station.

WHAT TO BRING: YOU MUST HAVE A HEAD TORCH & YOU WILL BE SENT AWAY IF YOU DO NOT. Snacks, water, suitable clothing, and hiking footwear. We will not be taking long stops and the temperature will drop significantly after sunset so do bring more warmer layers.

No dogs allowed except service dogs - please DM one of us in advance.

CONTACT: Davina or Natalie DM via meetup