Name: Arctic Escape in Finnish Lapland, snowshoe and northern lights adventure
Start: 2026-02-07T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Kittilä International Airport

## 🎄 **Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk – Hackney Wick to Tower Hill via Victoria Park & Thames Path**

Celebrate the festive season with our *Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk*! This joyful 10km route follows the scenic **Thames Path**, weaving through **Victoria Park**, the vibrant waterways of **Regent’s Canal**, and the atmospheric **Limehouse Basin** before finishing near the historic **Tower of London**.
Breathe in the crisp winter air, enjoy riverside views, and join fellow Londoners for a heartwarming afternoon walk filled with holiday cheer. This is a beginner-friendly route along flat, paved paths — perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit while supporting a great cause.

This year, we’re proud to walk in support of **[Jaya Mental Health](https://jayamentalhealth.org.uk/)**, a UK charity improving access to mental health care across South Asia — including Nepal’s remote Mustang region, where we’ve had the privilege to hike and connect with local communities. Your donations help fund training for health professionals and bring vital mental health support to underserved communities.

Support our fundraising efforts via JustGiving 👉 [https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth ](where we’ve had the privilege to hike and connect with local communities.)Guide donnation £10

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### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info

**Meeting Point:** 13:00 – **Hackney Wick Station** (outside the main entrance)
**Hike Start:** 13:10
**Lunch:** N/A
**Finish:** Approx. 16:00 – **Tower Hill Station**
🎅 Afterwards, join us for Christmas drinks and festive fun at **The Liberty Bounds, 15 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AA**.

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### 📍 Hike Overview

**Grade:** Beginner (gentle riverside paths)
**Distance:** 10 km
**Duration:** Approx. 3 hrs
**Terrain:** Flat, riverside and canal paths
**Pace:** Social – with plenty of photo stops and festive chatter!

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### 💰 Cost

This is a charity walk — please donate via the JustGiving page 🙏
[https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth](where we’ve had the privilege to hike and connect with local communities.)

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### 🎒 What to Bring

✅ Comfortable walking shoes or boots
✅ Santa hat or festive accessory!
✅ Warm layers and waterproofs (just in case)
✅ Reusable water bottle and snacks
✅ Contactless/Oyster for travel

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### 💬 What to Expect

A festive, social, and inclusive afternoon filled with Christmas cheer, riverside views, and friendly faces. Most people join solo — and leave with new friends. Expect laughter, holiday music, and the spirit of giving.

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### 🧭 Qualified, Insured Hike Leaders

All GO London events are led by qualified, insured, and experienced hike leaders — trained in outdoor safety, navigation, and group management.

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### 📲 Stay Connected

📱 WhatsApp: 07968585224
📩 Mailing List: Go London
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🎄 Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk – Hackney Wick to Tower Hill🎄

Hackney Wick Railway Station

**8 Days 7th - 14th February 2026**
Step into a winter wonderland on this unforgettable 8-day adventure into the heart of Finnish Lapland. Based in the remote village of Rauhula, you’ll stay in a cozy, traditional Finnish house tucked deep in the snowy wilderness. Each day brings a new adventure, with six full days of guided snowshoeing or cross-country skiing through the pristine landscapes of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park – one of Finland’s most breathtaking and untouched regions.

Experience the silence and magic of the Arctic wilderness as you trek across frozen fells, through ancient snow-dusted forests, and along sparkling white trails. Evenings are spent savoring hearty, home-cooked Lappish meals, and watching the northern lights dance across the sky.

This is a journey for true adventurers, remote, raw, and incredibly rewarding. All meals are included, along with expert local guides and pickup from Kätkälä Airport.

Chase the aurora and exploring the wild i in one of the most peaceful and beautiful places on Earth.
Ready for your Arctic adventure? Your wilderness escape begins here.

**TRIP LEADER:** Gary 07968585224

**FULL ITINERARY:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqldXeXLqO3SWlkFl4PqqeKEnQuZ-o9G3cSm0HG5IHY/edit?usp=sharing)

**GRADE:** Intermediate, snowshoe and skiing instruction included. wilderness snowshoeing or skiing on fells and forest trails

**COST:** **£200** deposit **£1100** balance payable by 14th Dec to ***(NEW ACCOUNT)*** GO Venture LTD, Account No 59563977 sort code 04 00 03 **Total £1300**
***Pay in instalments*** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTP5XT-_zv2p4ilGrnyf_X8CDSLFOtxlb-2inMx47zc/edit?usp=sharing)
Please use reference F226 and send a screenshot of your payments to [golondongary@hotmail.co.uk](http://golondongary@hotmail.co.uk/)
Your money is protected under travel and package regulations.

**INCLUDED:** Full board Accommodation in traditional Finnish House 4 people per room, Transfers from/to Kittilä airport, , guiding and instruction, equipment hire.

**NOT INCLUDED:** International flights, drinks, snacks, travel insurance,

**GETTING THERE:** Kittilä Airport TBC

**KIT LIST:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqldXeXLqO3SWlkFl4PqqeKEnQuZ-o9G3cSm0HG5IHY/edit?usp=sharing)
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