GO London, midweek adventure

You’ll start your journey at Richmond Station, heading up Richmond Hill to soak in the famous protected view over the Thames. You'll pass the grand Star and Garter building as you enter the park through Richmond Gate.
From there, follow the Queen’s Ride to White Lodge, the historic home of the Royal Ballet Lower School, before cutting across to the park's centre to see the wildlife at Pen Ponds. You'll then loop back to Pembroke Lodge for lunch, making sure to stop at King Henry’s Mound nearby to spot St Paul’s Cathedral through the telescope.
After lunch, you’ll exit the park and descend through the Terrace Gardens to the Victoria Embankment. Follow the riverside path past the iconic Richmond Bridge and stroll back through the town to finish your loop at Richmond Station.

🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info
MEETING TIME: 11:30 London Richmond Station Outside the main entrance
TRAINS: to Richmond Zone 4
TICKETS: London travel card/oyster zone (train fair is not included buy on the day or in advance)
HIKE START: 11:40 Richmond Station
LUNCH: Pack Lunch
HIKE FINISH: 16:00 Richmond Station
RETURN TRAINS: Every 10 to 15 minutes
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📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: Easy 🥾
• Distance: 12 km
• Hiking Time: 3 hrs (plus breaks)
• Ascent: 130 m
• Terrain: Park trails, and good footpaths
• Pace: Steady and sociable
• Hike Leader: Hike Leader: Gary – 📞 07968585224

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.

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.