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🧭 London’s #1 Hiking and Walking Group – Est. 2011
Guided day hikes and weekend walking adventures from London
Looking to escape the city, meet like-minded people, and explore the great outdoors?
Join our friendly and active hiking community. We run 3 to 5 guided hikes every weekend from London, all easily accessible by train. Our routes explore Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and the North and South Downs.
Our hikes are designed for people in their 20s to 40s, or anyone young at heart who loves the outdoors. They are ideal for expats, beginner hikers, and those looking for a balance of fitness, fun, and sociable hiking adventures.
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🌊 BEGINNERS Isle of Wight - England’s Sunniest Island • 🚆 No Car Needed
Leave mainland England behind and sail across the Solent to the Isle of Wight - England’s largest island, with a noticeably milder microclimate. The island averages nearly 5 hours of sunshine per day, and its chalk cliffs, sweeping downs and sea views have drawn visitors since Roman times. Queen Victoria loved it so much she built Osborne House here and spent over half a century visiting.
We’ll show you the island’s greatest coastal scenery, including elevated chalk ridges with panoramic sea views and the iconic Needles.
📏 Key Info
• 🌙 Nights: 2 (Fri-Sun)
• 💷 Cost: £168
• 🥾 Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate (2 hikes 4–5.5 hrs each)
• 🍽️ Meals Included: All breakfasts, all packed lunches, Sat dinner, Sat cream tea
• 🚆 Public-transport viable, both hikes start and finish at the hostel
🌟 Trip Highlights
• Explore England’s largest island with two guided coastal hikes
• Enjoy a milder microclimate and around 5 hours per day of sun
• Walk the white-cliff coastline and ridge of Tennyson Down
• See the famous Needles chalk stacks and multi-coloured Alum Bay cliffs
• Explore beaches, downs and pretty villages of the west Wight AONB
• Discover why this walking paradise has 500+ miles of footpaths and hosts England’s largest walking festival
• Fully catered weekend including Saturday dinner (plus our signature post-hike cream tea)
Taster video - LINK
🥾 Trip Description
The Isle of Wight is a true gem, compact yet full of variety, with 60 miles of coastline ranging from sheltered bays to dramatic chalk cliffs. It became an island around 7,000 years ago when rising seas cut it off from mainland Britain, leaving a place that feels close yet distinctly different. The adventure begins with a ferry crossing over the Solent, giving us wide sea views before we arrive on the island.
A defining feature is the chalk ridge that runs like a backbone from east to west. From its high points you can enjoy twin views: one side dropping to white cliffs and open sea, the other stretching across rolling downs. Beneath your boots, the geology shifts, chalk, greensand, clay, limestone, and sandstone supporting rich habitats. The Isle of Wight is one of the last British refuges of the red squirrel and home to 43 butterfly species.
We stay in an exclusively hired Edwardian hostel on the quieter western side, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hikes start right from the hostel, taking in flora-filled downs, secluded coves, and pretty villages. Nicknamed “Dinosaur Isle”, the island has yielded fossils from over 20 dinosaur species and more than 240 Bronze Age burial mounds.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert built Osborne House here, spending over 50 years enjoying its mild climate. The poet Lord Tennyson also lived here, inspired by the views that now bear his name. Across the weekend, we’ll walk peaceful coastal trails, enjoy sweeping cliff-top panoramas, explore quaint harbour towns, and discover the island’s unique blend of sea, scenery, and history.
📅 Itinerary
Friday – Arrival
Travel from London by train to Lymington, short ferry to Yarmouth, then a brief local bus to our exclusively hired Edwardian hostel at Totland Bay. Settle in, have a drink and get to know the group.
Driving? Several car-ferry routes serve the island, and the hostel has private off-road parking.
Saturday – Freshwater and Yarmouth coastal town
• Distance: 17km (11 miles)
• Grading: Beginner
• Ascent: 240m
• Hiking time: 4.5 – 5.5 hours
We begin hiking to Freshwater Bay, a beautiful curve of beach framed by white chalk cliffs, before following a gentle but rewarding loop. The trail takes us through leafy woodland and across a nature reserve alive with coastal birdlife. We’ll follow quiet paths to the harbour town of Yarmouth, with its cobbled streets, pretty waterfront, and historic pier for a short break to soak up the atmosphere. From here, we make our way back along scenic coastal stretches and open fields to the hostel, where freshly prepared cream teas and our delicious group dinner await.
Sunday – The Needles and Tennyson Down circular
• Distance: 10km (6 miles)
• Grading: Beginner/Intermediate - a few hills, but fairly short
• Ascent: 290m
• Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Sunday’s hike is the showpiece, arguably the finest walking route on the island. We climb gently onto the elevated chalk ridge of Tennyson Down, where panoramic sea views open up in both directions. As we follow the ridge, the landscape narrows towards the island’s most famous landmark: The Needles, a dramatic line of chalk stacks rising from the sea. Every turn reveals another postcard-perfect view. On the return, we keep high above the coast, passing windswept grasslands and open downs, before descending back to the hostel for our farewell.
Typical finish time at the hostel: 13:30–14:15. This marks the end of the organised trip.
🚗 Transport, Accommodation & Start Time
• The trip begins and ends at YHA Totland
• Arrival is from 7pm – no access before this time
• Accessible by car or by train and ferry, with a short bus or taxi transfer. For car sharing - Lift share discussion
• Accommodation: 2 nights in single gender hostel rooms (4–6 beds)
For anyone taking the ferry:
Train from London Waterloo to Lymington Pier
Then take the Wightlink ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth
Walk a few minutes to Yarmouth Bus Station and take the Number 7 bus to Totland, getting off at Totland War Memorial. It’s then a 7-minute walk to the hostel.
🍽️ Food - All meals are included:
• Breakfast (Sat & Sun): typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
• Packed lunches (Sat & Sun): fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.
• Dinner (Sat)
• Afternoon cream tea (Sat)
Breakfasts and packed lunches are self-serve with a range of options.
Dinner is meat-based with a vegetarian alternative.
If you have any dietary requirements, feel free to email us to check suitability. You are also welcome to bring your own items if needed, and a fridge and kitchen are available.
💷 Cost & Booking
• £168. Click “Attend” to pay the £30 deposit by PayPal
• Remainder due by Sunday 29th November 2026 by bank transfer - we'll email details
• Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out, fully paid spaces may be advertised to the same gender (see FAQ)
✅ Price Includes
• 2 nights hostel accommodation
• Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
• Packed lunches on Saturday & Sunday
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Saturday cream tea
• Experienced trip host for the duration of the weekend
• 2 guided hikes with a trained hike leader
• Full financial protection under the 2018 Package Travel Regulations
❌ Price Excludes
• Transport to and from the trip
❓ Want to Know More?
• 🔍 New to Our UK Trips? – Perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”
• 🏢 About Us – Who Outdooraholics are, about us & history
• ❓ FAQs – Answers to the most common queries
🚆 Travel Note
Rail/ferry disruption is rare but outside our control; in such cases, participants would need to make their own arrangements to reach the accommodation.
This trip is designed to be fully accessible by train from London, so you can join without needing a car.
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⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader. As with all outdoor activities, hiking carries some inherent risk. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and clothes – including warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers. See: Clothing tips.
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HIKE 22km Seven Sisters coastal - The Towering Chalk Sea Cliffs of Sussex
London Bridge Station, 20 Stainer St, London SE1 9RL, UK · London, al, London, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 14 miles (22km)
• Grading: Intermediate/Challenging
• Ascent: 580m
• Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
• Cost: £32 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the mid-afternoon stop, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point
• Location: IMPORTANT - London Bridge station has several levels, please check the map below before you leave home and also arrive at least 10 minutes early to get to the meeting point. London Bridge station. Meet upstairs (top floor - so go up the escalators) between WHSmith (no 15) and M&S (no 16) - MAP & PHOTO1, PHOTO2
• Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:55am train
• Return: 7:35pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Hike the most spectacular coastal trail in Southern England — the famous Seven Sisters
• A great physical challenge with options to self shorten if needed (we pass 2 bus stops)
• Enjoy breathtaking cliff-top views for much of the hike
• Pass Birling Gap and the iconic Belle Tout Lighthouse
• Finish in Eastbourne — England’s sunniest town
• Explore the South Downs National Park — the newest in the UK🥾 Hike Description
This is Outdooraholics’ most popular hike, a dramatic and exhilarating journey across the chalk cliffs of Sussex that we have been leading for over 12 years. The Seven Sisters are a spectacular series of gleaming white chalk cliffs shaped over thousands of years by natural erosion processes. Erosion has since created an “eighth sister,” and today the cliffs stand as one of England’s most iconic landscapes.We begin in the coastal town of Seaford, home to a Napoleonic-era Martello Tower built in 1810 as part of a chain of 103 coastal defences against French invasion. From here, the trail climbs onto the cliff tops, where for much of the day we walk high above the sea, treated to endless coastal views and fresh sea air.
Our route follows the South Downs Way, passing through Birling Gap and past the striking Belle Tout Lighthouse, famously moved 17 metres inland in 1999 to save it from falling into the sea. The final highlight is Beachy Head, a dramatic beauty spot with sheer chalk cliffs dropping into the sea below.
We finish in Eastbourne, statistically England’s sunniest town, where we celebrate our coastal adventure with refreshments in a local pub.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch
• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and ConditionsCliffs – danger
There are sheer drops and these soft chalk cliffs can collapse without warning. There are no fences. Please stay at least 5 metres from the cliff edge at all times. You may see members of the public standing close to the edge, but do not follow their example. Please remain on the main path and follow your guide's instructions.© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
32명의 참석자 - £31.00
HILLY HIKE 16km The Hidden Valleys, Vineyards and Tudor Palaces of Kent
Victoria Station, Victoria St, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, GB🌳 Large Group Social Hike
One of our bigger, more sociable hikes.
Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes.📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 10 miles (16km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 340m
• Hiking time: 4.5 to 5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the lunch stop, and at the end vineyard📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:10am, leave 8:30am for the 8:44am train
• Return: 5:34pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Explore Otford village, rich in Roman, Saxon and royal history
• See Britain’s tiniest listed building — the famous Otford duck house
• Visit the remains of Otford Palace, once grander than Hampton Court
• Hike along the North Downs Way and the ancient Pilgrims Way
• Pause at Otford Mount, with views across the valley and a Bronze Age barrow
• Enjoy lunch at a 500-year-old traditional pub “time forgot”
• Conclude at a family-owned vineyard with optional wine flight & stone-baked pizza🥾 Hike Description
Our hike begins in the tranquil Darent Valley, following the Darent Valley Path into the historic village of Otford. Here we encounter remarkable landmarks including the quirky duck house — Britain’s smallest Grade II listed building — and the evocative ruins of Otford Palace, once a Tudor residence larger than Hampton Court and known as “the lost palace of Henry VIII.”From Otford we join the historic North Downs Way, tracing part of the medieval Pilgrims Way that itself followed an even older Stone Age track. The path leads to Otford Mount, where a Bronze Age barrow crowns the ridge and panoramic views stretch across the valley. Continuing onwards, we cross the nature-rich chalk grassland of Kemsing Down and pass by Otford Manor, high above the valley, before descending through woodland and fields.
Midway, we pause for lunch at a traditional 500-year-old pub, hidden away in the countryside. Inside, little has changed since the 1960s, giving it a nostalgic charm that feels like stepping back in time. With its rustic character, it makes for a unique and memorable break on our journey.
Our adventure ends at a family-owned vineyard, where you can sample local Kentish wines with an optional extra - tasting flight and stone-baked pizza. Surrounded by vines and rolling hills, this picturesque stop — complete with a boutique shop selling locally produced gifts — is the perfect finale to a day exploring Kent’s landscapes, history and hidden gems.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch
• Vineyard visit after the hike (drinks optional)🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
32명의 참석자 - £36.00
HIKE 20km Chichester - Coastal paths, Estuaries, Bosham Village & Ferry ride
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK · London, al, London, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 12 miles (20km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 20m
• Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
• Cost: £36 (includes guided hike + ferry + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the mid-afternoon stop, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:30am, leave 8:50am for the 9:05am train
• Return: 7:15pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Explore Chichester Harbour — a 3,700-hectare estuary and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, teeming with wildlife
• Take a ferry ride across the historic Chichester Channel, famously painted by J.M.W. Turner
• Stroll through Chichester Marina, one of the South Coast’s most vibrant harbours with over 1,000 boats
• Visit Chichester, an ancient Roman city fortified after AD 43
• Enjoy peaceful coastal scenery, wildflower meadows, and serene waterways🥾 Hike Description
Our adventure begins in the historic Roman city of Chichester, whose roots stretch back nearly 2,000 years. From here, we set out toward Chichester Harbour, the largest natural estuary in South East England and a protected wildlife sanctuary. The harbour’s expansive tidal waters and saltmarshes are alive with birdlife, making it one of the UK’s richest coastal habitats.We follow a scenic trail past the Bosham Channel, a picturesque stretch of water that has inspired painters, poets, and writers for centuries. Soon we reach the Chichester Channel, once used as a wartime shipping passage and immortalised in a painting by J.M.W. Turner. Here we cross by the traditional ferry, a unique highlight of the day and a chance to admire the waterway up close.
Arriving in the old village of West Itchenor, our route continues to the bustling Chichester Marina, home to more than 1,000 boats and one of the South Coast’s most vibrant harbours. From here, our path meanders past ancient villages, coastal meadows, and historic sites before concluding with a refreshing visit to a local pub — the perfect way to end this coastal journey. This is a very flat coastal route and much of the hike follows paved paths, promenades and quiet lanes rather than rough countryside trails. It is less rural than most of our hikes.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: BEA
• Contact (hike day only): 07345 241215🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch
• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
29명의 참석자 - £31.00
BEGINNERS HIKE 14km Fishing Towns & Nature Reserves of the Thames Estuary
London Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, London, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 9 miles (14km)
• Grading: Beginners with one main hill that we take gently
• Ascent: 140m
• Hiking time: 4 to 4.5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the lunch stop, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point
• Liverpool Street station. Meet in front of the Information point in the centre of the station - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:40am, leave 9am for the 9:15am train
• Return: 5:33pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Hadleigh Country Park - one of the largest in Essex
• Hadleigh Castle - enchanting 13th-century ruins
• Estuary island of Two Tree Island Nature Reserve - a sanctuary for birdlife and marine species
• Leigh-on-Sea - often ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK, a historic fishing town famous for its freshly caught cockles - a local delicacy
• Sweeping views of the River Thames estuary throughout the trail
• Spot iconic bird species like herons, kestrels and peregrines, for all full list of birds you can see and seasons - LINK
• Remnants of local fishing traditions at the "Graveyard of Lost Species"🥾 Hike Description
Our hike begins as we follow scenic trails into Hadleigh Country Park, a sprawling 387-acre area of meadows, marshes, and woodlands recognized for its natural beauty and biodiversity.We ascend toward Hadleigh Castle, perched atop a ridge with captivating views over the Thames Estuary. Built in the 13th century, the castle was a strategic defensive position and later immortalised in a painting by John Constable. We pause to soak in the panoramic views and immerse ourselves in Essex’s medieval past that has inspired artists and writers for centuries.
Continuing along the Thames Estuary Path, we journey toward Two Tree Island, a 634-acre nature reserve surrounded by saltmarsh and tidal mudflats. This peaceful island is crucial for various bird species, providing winter refuge for migratory birds. It is a haven for birdlife, including avocets, brent geese, and Mediterranean gulls.
Finally, we arrive in Leigh-on-Sea, a charming seaside town with a proud fishing heritage that still continues today. Known for its vibrant maritime culture and delicious cockles and often ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK, Leigh-on-Sea offers the perfect end to our hike, we have time to explore and also enjoy a drink in a coastal pub.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: PAUL
• Contact (hike day only): 07873 221480🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch
• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (2 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?
• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
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