GO London, midweek adventure

Step out with GO London Hiking and follow a wonderfully green route from Chigwell towards Harold Wood, passing through the ancient woodland of Hainault Forest and the open spaces of Hainault Country Park. You’ll leave the bustle behind as the route moves through forest trails, wide parkland, quiet lanes and pockets of countryside that feel far further from the city than they really are. Along the way, you can enjoy points of interest including Hainault Forest’s historic woodland, the lake and open grassland of Hainault Country Park, Fox Burrow Farm and the peaceful green corridors that link the Essex edge of London with Harold Wood. It’s a varied and rewarding walk, perfect if you want fresh air, nature, good company

🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info
MEETING TIME: 11:00 London Chigwell Station Outside the main entrance
TRAINS: Central line Zone 4
TICKETS: London travel card/oyster zone (train fair is not included buy on the day or in advance)
HIKE START: 11:12 Chigwell Station
LUNCH: Pack Lunch
HIKE FINISH: 16:30 Harold Wood Station (Elizabeth Line Zone 6)
RETURN TRAINS: Every 10 to 15 minutes
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📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: Easy 🥾
• Distance: 18 km
• Hiking Time: 5 hrs (plus breaks)
• Ascent: 200 m
• Terrain: Woodland trails, and good footpaths
• Pace: Steady and sociable
• Hike Leader: Hike Leader: Gary – 📞 07968585224

ADDITIONAL INFO: N/A

DATES: 9 days 14th - 22th November 2026
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Led by Bedouin guides, we enter Petra—“The Rose City” one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We trek from the secret entrance of Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), following time-worn Nabataean paths through open desert and rocky terrain. Surrounded by mountains and Bedouin camps, we steadily climb, passing through ever-narrowing wadis and weathered cliffscapes. Along the way, we encounter hand-carved monuments, tombs, and temples before reaching the narrow canyon that reveals our first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, where we exit this remarkable site.
After a night in a hotel, the journey continues into Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) based himself during his Arab campaigns.
This vast desert landscape is dominated by massive rock formations, sculpted over milenia into natural arches, gorges, and eerie shapes. We camp with the Bedouin, experiencing unparalleled sunsets and crystal-clear skies—perfect for stargazing.
Our adventure ends with a return to Amman, where we share a post-trip meal and recount stories of an unforgettable journey.

DATES: 9 days 14th - 22th November 2026
This adventure takes us deep into the Middle East, the heart of Bedouin country, where ancient trade routes crisscross the landscape. For centuries nomads traded spices, salt, and pearls between the ports of the Persian Gulf and the imperial cities of Jerusalem, Medina, and far beyond.
Led by Bedouin guides, we enter Petra—“The Rose City” one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We trek from the secret entrance of Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), following time-worn Nabataean paths through open desert and rocky terrain. Surrounded by mountains and Bedouin camps, we steadily climb, passing through ever-narrowing wadis and weathered cliffscapes. Along the way, we encounter hand-carved monuments, tombs, and temples before reaching the narrow canyon that reveals our first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, where we exit this remarkable site.
After a night in a hotel, the journey continues into Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) based himself during his Arab campaigns.
This vast desert landscape is dominated by massive rock formations, sculpted over milenia into natural arches, gorges, and eerie shapes. We camp with the Bedouin, experiencing unparalleled sunsets and crystal-clear skies—perfect for stargazing.
Our adventure ends with a return to Amman, where we share a post-trip meal and recount stories of an unforgettable journey.