Ghost Tours London

Westminster at Night! - The Wonderful Lost London of Westminster and Millbank

Hi all, cost & info below, a walk that has never been operated in the evening before. Only operated 2 years ago as a midweek walk. Please join everyone for a fun, 3 mile Lost London linear **Lantern Walk** around Westminster and Millbank. The walk starts from the Feathers Pub (opposite St James Park Underground Station) and ends at Victoria Station. Some brief local info along the way, it has wonderful hidden areas and colourful highlights, lost alleyways and simply amazing things to see! A beautiful area to walk at night with old gas fire lamps, old lanes and courtyards. Highlights of the walk, where the 1966 Football World Cup was stolen, haunted alleyways, a home fireplace where a family sat around, the house was destroyed in WW2 but the fireplace still sits with the chimney in place, on the road! The remains of the notorious Millbank prison and also Bridewell Prison, The largest Catholic Cathedral in the Country (view inside if open), the Georgian think-tank townhouse where Brexit, fossil fuel and other lobby groups reside, a significant WW2 damaged building, and WW2 shelter. Lost secret streets used in filming for Atonement, Sherlock Holmes and Mary Poppins, a wonderful old cafe that has been used in Hollywood films and series, a beautiful present Westminster garden that was once a huge graveyard with bodysnatchers! Please meet outside the front of St James Park Underground Station **£10 cash/card payment by simply turning up on the day** Food/Beverages after in pub **ABOUT OUR LONDON WALKS** It is a 15-year fascinating journey together to explore the whole of beautiful, enchanting Secret London. The only walking group in the World offering this unique experience! The individual walks have been created from an original route several miles in length (usually on average about 50 miles) where we have checked every nook and cranny, every hidden alleyway, lane, lost cobbled path, cul de sac, avenue, road or street in that area for you! It is then shortened, to give back to you a magical walk with all the best bits of 'Lovely London', voted the best City in the World for the 10th year running! What is given back to you is the most scenic, healthy walk (usually 3-6 miles in length) with some of the walks containing hidden cobbled lanes, lost shops, secret gems, areas lost in time, wonderful views, idyllic Instagram photo shots and all sorts! Now and then some brief local info is mentioned or something of historical importance along the way. You will have plenty of time to chat and meet new friends whilst walking the amazing lost areas of London! So we welcome you to the colourful highlights of this fascinating City of London with simply wonderful things to see! **TERMS AND CONDITIONS** PLEASE ensure ARRIVAL at least 15 minutes BEFORE the start of the walk, sorry no latecomers are accepted for whatever reason. Members attend the unique walks from our different meetup groups. IF LATE, SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS OR ANSWER EMAILS AS WELCOMING MEMBERS, LEADING THE WALK, AND CONCENTRATING ON THE SAFETY OF THE GROUP. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH THE GROUP UP, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Part Tour - Medium pace walk from 'Visit England' Award-Winning Guide and our group featured in the National Press! Please Note: Some events, being a large attended meetup group will be an organised walk only, but members are very welcome to organise their own get-togethers after the event. You are required to be fit and healthy with appropriate footwear & clothing, responsible for meeting at the correct location, own safety and to not lose the group by viewing the organiser/making the organiser aware as much as possible, or follow/not lose sight of the person(s) from the same walk in front. We advise carrying water and some snacks. The organiser is also not responsible for any circumstances that may affect the group or personally such as personal accidents, rail information, engineering works, cancellations, rail strikes or delays, heavy traffic, tours affected, weather, walk paths or routes closed, postcodes for car parks or for when we arrive back at the station, or anything else not mentioned! By joining the event you agree to all the terms and conditions. No Dogs allowed sorry We really look forward to welcoming you on the walks/tours for a wonderful, great, fun day!

Lantern Walks - Secret and wonderful hidden quarters of Magical Marylebone!

**Hi all, cost & info below.** Please join everyone for a beautiful, quaint 2.8 mile circular Lantern evening walk, I will be dressed in a cloak and Edwardian Hat. (a nice version of Jack of the Ripper basically!) Some amazing gems en route, and the village area will be getting lights ready for Christmas.. ooh.. approx 30-35 members will be on the walk, not what is advertised, as only half the members turn up with most meetup groups. Please note: We have to leave a bit earlier than dark, so to get into the old cemetery which closes early. (**Before this walk, in the daytime there is a wonderful walk in 'Notting Hill', not far by the underground train. If you decide to link both the walks together, the evening walk is HALF PRICE! There is a break in between the walks to briefly eat or drink locally before the next walk)** A beautiful restaurant where Meghan & Harry, Pippa Middleton, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Bill Clinton dine (pictured), gorgeous lost cobbled stone alleyways and passages, Perfumo affair home location, historic pubs, where Paul McCartney lived with Jane Asher and wrote 'Yesterday' and 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' with John Lennon Home of Frederick Treves (Surgeon who looked after the Elephant Man), beautiful Marylebone church, former burial ground of over 80,000 interments (if open), Jimi Hendrix's last location before he died, home belonging to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and where he wrote Sherlock Holmes and also a truly shocking, electrifying hidden gem!! **WHERE TO MEET** **(Please allow 15 minutes to arrive before departure time)** Walk starts and ends at Baker Street Station. Please meet by the Sherlock Holmes Statue near the front of the entrance of the Underground Station on the main Marylebone Road (Not the Baker Street Entrance) **COST** £10 cash/card payment by simply turning up on the day. There is no charge to RSVP beforehand on the Meetup event. Walks are normally 90% full before the day, so an early RSVP is advisable to avoid disappointment. **AFTER SOCIAL DRINKS/FOOD** The Metropolitan Bar - JD Wetherspoons by Baker Street Underground Station. Tables cannot be reserved at Weatherspoon pubs so it may be scattered tables for the group or standing if busy. **ABOUT OUR LONDON WALKS** It is a 15-year fascinating journey together to explore the whole of beautiful, enchanting Secret London. The only walking group in the World offering this unique experience! The individual walks have been created from an original route several miles in length (usually on average about 50 miles) where we have checked every nook and cranny, every hidden alleyway, lane, lost cobbled path, cul de sac, avenue, road or street in that area for you! It is then shortened, to give back to you a magical walk with all the best bits of 'Lovely London', voted the best City in the World for the 10th year running! What is given back to you is the most scenic, healthy walk (usually 3-6 miles in length) with some of the walks containing hidden cobbled lanes, lost shops, secret gems, areas lost in time, wonderful views, idyllic Instagram photo shots and all sorts! Now and then some brief local info is mentioned or something of historical importance along the way. You will have plenty of time to chat and meet new friends whilst walking the amazing lost areas of London! So we welcome you to the colourful highlights of this fascinating City of London with simply wonderful things to see! **TERMS AND CONDITIONS** PLEASE ensure ARRIVAL at least 15 minutes BEFORE the start of the walk, sorry no latecomers are accepted for whatever reason. Members attend the unique walks from our different meetup groups. IF LATE, SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS OR ANSWER EMAILS AS WELCOMING MEMBERS, LEADING THE WALK, AND CONCENTRATING ON THE SAFETY OF THE GROUP. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH THE GROUP UP, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Part Tour - Medium pace walk from 'Visit England' Award-Winning Guide and our group featured in the National Press! Please Note: Some events, being a large attended meetup group will be an organised walk only, but members are very welcome to organise their own get-togethers after the event. You are required to be fit and healthy with appropriate footwear & clothing, responsible for meeting at the correct location, own safety and to not lose the group by viewing the organiser/making the organiser aware as much as possible, or follow/not lose sight of the person(s) from the same walk in front. We advise carrying water and some snacks. The organiser is also not responsible for any circumstances that may affect the group or personally such as personal accidents, rail information, engineering works, cancellations, rail strikes or delays, heavy traffic, tours affected, weather, walk paths or routes closed, postcodes for car parks or for when we arrive back at the station, or anything else not mentioned! By joining the event you agree to all the terms and conditions. No Dogs allowed sorry We really look forward to welcoming you on the walks/tours for a wonderful, great, fun day!

Tim's Walks: London by Gaslight from the Ritz to the Savoy

**Please read all details carefully** Join Tim on a walk through nineteenth century London in the warm glow of Victorian gaslights and evoke the light and atmosphere of the past. For most of the nineteenth century London was lit by gas. Revolutionary at the time it transformed the city, making the city streets much safer. Remarkably 1500 of these lights still remain, mainly in Westminster. On our walk we will learn how to recognise a genuine gas lamp from their many imitations and appreciate the distinctive light they cast. We will walk through royal parks, past some of the greatest houses in London and explore the tiny alleyways of Covent Garden. We´ll even see the only light powered by rich people´s poo. We´ll end in an iconic pub. We meet at the Pret A Manger by Green Park Tube station. Take the exit to Piccadilly north side. The pret is at 81 Piccadilly W1J 8 HY I´ll be there from 5.15 waving a guidebook around and we start walking at 5.30. **The cost is 15 POUNDS.** This is because I’m limiting attendance to no more than 14 (I don´t want to lose you in either a dark park or a shady Soho alley.) Pay cash or card on the day or by PayPal or bank transfer. Phone is 07846 899I56

Mayfair & Bond St, Facinating & Fun (Walk is not Music or Xmas Tour of Mayfair)

Hi all, cost & info below. Please join everyone for a fun, fascinating 3 mile circular walk around Mayfair and Bond Street! (This walk is not the Mayfair Music Tour; it is a completely different walk from Xmas and Music Walk) Some of this walk was only operated once, over 4 years ago on a Wednesday, so unlikely most members have ever done the walk before (**After this walk, there is an amazing Xmas Mayfair Christmas Walk from the same station at Green Park. If you link both the walks together, the evening walk is HALF PRICE! There is a break in between the walks to eat or drink locally before the next walk)** Highlights include where Queen Elizabeth II was born down a street in Mayfair, an underground train station that became the original bunker government headquarters for Winston Churchill and staff, a beautiful church in the ' Love Actually' Christmas blockbuster film with Keira Knightley getting married, homes of Audrey Hepburn, Churchill, the World's first drunk driver arrest location, a Russian spy location in a lamppost! (Correct spelling for lamppost, even though it looks weird, ha!) Jewellers where the engagement ring for Princess Diana was bought, which Kate Middleton now wears which was also connected to the Queen and Queen Victoria The first one-way street in London, where Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli died, the first playboy club in Europe, Prince Philip's stag do, £15,000 for a haircut, where Boris Becker had sex in a restaurant toilet and location for Notting Hill film Lost cobbled lanes and alleyways, location of the first telephone call ever made in London, where Misery (Stephen King) and Jungle Book (Kipling) were written Where the Bucks Fizz drink was invented, a ghost that haunts a shop, famous restaurant for Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, David Niven, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Cary Grant and more, historic pubs & of course the famous shops of New Bond Street! **WHERE TO MEET** **(Please allow 15 minutes to arrive before departure time)** Please meet outside the front of Green Park Station on the main road. The meeting area outside the station is directly next to Ritz Restaurant. When you arrive at Green Park underground station please look for Picadilly (South Side) exit. Walk starts and ends at Green Park Underground Station **COST** £10 cash/card payment by simply turning up on the day. **AFTER SOCIAL DRINKS/MEAL** We have a booking for approx 15 people at the Washington Hotel, 5 Curzon Street, W1J 5HE at 3.30pm. Please find the link here https://www.washington-mayfair.co.uk/madisons-restaurant.html Mayfair Is an affluent area in the West End of London, It is one of the most expensive districts in London and the world. It became well known for the annual "May Fair" that took place from 1686 to 1764 Its prestigious status has been commemorated by being the most expensive property square on the London Monopoly board! Notable Residence Her Majesty The Queen, Winston Churchill, Lord Nelson, Florence Nightingale, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Virginia Woolf, Lord Tennyson. **ABOUT OUR LONDON WALKS** It is a 15-year fascinating journey together to explore the whole of beautiful, enchanting Secret London. The only walking group in the World offering this unique experience! The individual walks have been created from an original route several miles in length (usually on average about 50 miles) where we have checked every nook and cranny, every hidden alleyway, lane, lost cobbled path, cul de sac, avenue, road or street in that area for you! It is then shortened, to give back to you a magical walk with all the best bits of 'Lovely London', voted the best City in the World for the 10th year running! What is given back to you is the most scenic, healthy walk (usually 3-6 miles in length) with some of the walks containing hidden cobbled lanes, lost shops, secret gems, areas lost in time, wonderful views, idyllic Instagram photo shots and all sorts! Now and then some brief local info is mentioned or something of historical importance along the way. You will have plenty of time to chat and meet new friends whilst walking the amazing lost areas of London! So we welcome you to the colourful highlights of this fascinating City of London with simply wonderful things to see! **TERMS AND CONDITIONS** PLEASE ensure ARRIVAL at least 15 minutes BEFORE the start of the walk, sorry no latecomers are accepted for whatever reason. Members attend the unique walks from our different meetup groups. IF LATE, SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS OR ANSWER EMAILS AS WELCOMING MEMBERS, LEADING THE WALK, AND CONCENTRATING ON THE SAFETY OF THE GROUP. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH THE GROUP UP, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Part Tour - Medium pace walk from 'Visit England' Award-Winning Guide and our group featured in the National Press! Please Note: Some events, being a large attended meetup group will be an organised walk only, but members are very welcome to organise their own get-togethers after the event. You are required to be fit and healthy with appropriate footwear & clothing, responsible for meeting at the correct location, own safety and to not lose the group by viewing the organiser/making the organiser aware as much as possible, or follow/not lose sight of the person(s) from the same walk in front. We advise carrying water and some snacks. The organiser is also not responsible for any circumstances that may affect the group or personally such as personal accidents, rail information, engineering works, cancellations, rail strikes or delays, heavy traffic, tours affected, weather, walk paths or routes closed, postcodes for car parks or for when we arrive back at the station, or anything else not mentioned! By joining the event you agree to all the terms and conditions. No Dogs allowed sorry We really look forward to welcoming you on the walks/tours for a wonderful, great, fun day!

History of Pubs and Drinking Tour

NEW WALK!! Backstreets of King Cross

My number is 07815009191. MEET: Wellcome Collection Cafe 183 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BE A land of seedy hotels and run down estates reveals a wealth of unlikely stories. There was once a gate at the north end of the Duke of Bedford's estate that marked the extremity of London. After that you took your chances crossing the madness of the so called New Road full of cattle and sheep and into the quiet backwater of St Pancras. On this walk well explore: the Victorian dustheap London's last remaining Georgian shopping street an artefact over 350,000 years old (yes really!) tearful farewells at the Foundling Society and fine squares and historic graveyards. A much neglected area that needs to everyone needs to visit. Please pay £12 to my account sort 090128 acct: 75471878 or cash on the day. If you see unpaid by your name, just ignore it. That's Meetup!

My Favourite City Gardens

Photo by Jim Osley. **MEET: 10.45 for tea in Ole and Steen Unit 4, 60 London Wall.** **or 11.15 for the start of the walk just outside.** **My number is 07815009191.** Please pay £12 either to my account sort code 090128 account number 75471878 or cash on the day. Did you know that there are approximately 376 open spaces totalling 32 hectares in the Square Mile that include parks, gardens, churchyards and plazas? No, neither did I! When I found this out I thought it was time to explore some of the best of them. On this walk we will visit: the churchyard given over to remembering those who sacrificed all, Britain's oldest public park two historical graveyards amongst others. There's a pavement with a difference and a chance to find out why quakers are called quakers. If you see unpaid by your name just ignore it.

Tim’s walks: wandering round the Gherkin

Come and join Tim on a micro-exploration of the streets surrounding the Gherkin and discover 2000 years of history in a tiny area of London. While we’ll never stray more than a few hundred yards from the iconic building there’s a wealth of history from Roman graves, medieval churches, Tudor riots, a bit of Oliver Cromwell, Victorian cholera, Edwardian outrages and some of the greatest examples of modern architecture. We won’t walk far but we will see so much. We meet at the Pret just opposite the Gherkin from 19.45 to start walking at 11. We’ll end in a nearby pub a couple of hours later. Cost is £12 payable by card or cash on the day or by bank transfer or PayPal. Phone is O7846899156

HIKE 20km Abbeys, Woodlands, Witches Caves & Country Houses of River Wey

📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 12 miles (20km) • Grading: [Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 240m • Hiking time: 5.5 to 6 hours • Cost: £32 (includes guided hike + return train) • Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [[Resale Process](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] 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** • Location: Waterloo station. Meet under the main central clock - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Waterloo.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/WaterlooClock.jpg) of the clock • Time: Meet 8:30am, leave 8:50am for the 9:05am train • Return: 6:34pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Explore the romantic **ruins of Waverley Abbey** (founded in 1128) • Visit **Tilford village green** — a picture-postcard cricket green flanked by medieval bridges • See an **800-year-old oak tree** with an 8m girth • Step inside **Mother Ludlam’s Cave**, legendary home of the White Witch • Visit the **Bourne Woods filming location** used in Gladiator, Harry Potter, War Horse and 20+ other films • Follow woodland and riverside trails along the **River Wey** • Discover hidden gems near **Farnham**, a historic Georgian market town 🥾 **Hike Description** Our journey begins in the Georgian market town of **Farnham**, with its history spanning nearly 1,000 years. From here we follow woodland trails to **Mother Ludlam’s Cave**, once said to be the home of the White Witch of Waverley. Passing the grand **Moor Park House**, we reach the evocative ruins of **Waverley Abbey**, England’s first Cistercian monastery founded in 1128, and the nearby **Waverley Abbey House**, set beside a tranquil lake. The trail then brings us to **Tilford village**, a picture-perfect English setting with a cricket pitch, riverside pub, and two medieval stone bridges across the **River Wey**. Continuing on, we pass an **800-year-old oak tree** of remarkable size and a nearby farm where pigs — and often piglets — can be seen in the fields. Next we enter the **Bourne Woods**, an enchanting mix of heathland and coniferous forest. Here we actually pass through **specific filming locations** used in *Gladiator, Robin Hood, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, War Horse* and more than 20 other films. Walking these paths, you’ll stand where legendary battle scenes and cinematic moments were filmed. We return to **Farnham** to complete the circuit, finishing a hike rich in history, folklore and cinematic scenery — a trail through time that captures the very best of Surrey’s countryside. 🧭 **Guide:** • Leader: [GRAHAM](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf) • 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?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”) • [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history) • [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries) 📲 **Explore More &** **Stay Connected** [Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣 [Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸 [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics) 📄 **Terms and Conditions** By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf) © Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE

NEW: Pathways and Puppy Yoga

**DESCRIPTION** Join us for a relaxed social walk along one of London's most scenic riverside routes, finishing with the ultimate reward: Puppy restorative / Yin Yoga! 🐶🧘 We'll start outside Battersea Power Station Underground Station before taking a leisurely stroll through Battersea Park, one of London's most beautiful green spaces. From there, we'll follow the Thames Path, passing historic riverside landmarks, rowing clubs, green spaces and stunning views along the river. This will be a friendly, social-paced walk with plenty of opportunities to chat, take photos and enjoy the riverside scenery. Whether you're coming on your own or with friends, new members are always welcome. **The Main Event: Puppy Yoga!** Our destination is a Puppy Yoga. Puppy Yoga combines a gentle yoga class with puppies roaming freely around the room, providing plenty of opportunities for play, cuddles and puppy interaction while you practise yoga. According to Puppy Yoga London, spending time with puppies can help reduce stress and boost feelings of wellbeing through increased oxytocin and reduced cortisol levels. No yoga experience is required. The focus is very much on having fun, relaxing and enjoying the company of some adorable four-legged friends. **Remember to Bring** Any yoga clothing you'd like to change into before the session A camera if you'd like some puppy photos! **Social media pic of this event previously:** New event **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: 14km Ascent: c.11m Estimated Duration or walk 3-4 hours depending on stops. Difficulty: \*Easy Scenic Thames riverside route Plenty of puppy cuddles Beginner-friendly restorative / Yin yoga session Great opportunity to meet fellow walkers and dog lovers **WHAT TO EXPECT - PREVIOUS DAY HIKE REELS** * [2025 SUNSET Seven Sisters Social hike, Sunset Seaford Swim... Sleep well Sunday.](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DTA7n2QiNro/) * [2026 🌞 Sunset Stonehenge Summer Solstice Hike: Stay, Sleep, and Sunrise Sunday](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaHqS_ZI0Ji/) **PROGRAMME** \- Meeting Point: and brunch before you come and meet at Battersea Power station station: 11:00 15:30 / 16:00 start an hour of Puppy Yoga! **Cost:** £48 per person for hike and Yin Yoga and puppies. **Please note: Clicking 'Attend' on Meetup does not reserve your place.** **Your place is only confirmed once full payment has been received.** **How to book** * Click 'Attend' on this Meetup event. * Make payment using this link **[here](https://monzo.me/colingill/48.00?h=lTIre5&d=261129%20Puppy%20Yoga)**. * Send me a message on Meetup with payment ref to let me know you've paid, so I can mark you as paid and confirm your place. * Once you’ve RSVP’d, check the private comments section of this Meetup event for the invitation link to join the WhatsApp group. This is where we’ll share updates, and answer questions (particularly if I’m temporarily unavailable). I’ll share my live location on the day, return train times, and group photos after the event. **PRICE INCLUDES** * Guided hike, planned and led by experienced AAA hike leader & events organisers who is lowland hike leader qualified, wilderness first aid qualified, and mountain Leader trained. * PayPal fees * Yoga * Puppies **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** Travel Food **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Packed lunch and snacks * Water - 2 litres a day * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino * Weather-appropriate clothing * Any yoga clothing you'd like to change into before the session * A camera if you'd like some puppy photos! **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** Payment is non-refundable. 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Petersfield to Alton - idyllic woods, views, hangers and hidden pastures

**SUMMARY** Distance: **24km (approx 15 miles)** Ascent: c. **585m** Estimated Duration (approx): **6 hours walking** (4km/hr) Difficulty: Moderate to energetic Group size: 20 hikers Torch: Might be needed! **HIGHLIGHTS** * **The legacy of Gilbert White** – visiting Selborne, home of the naturalist whose pioneering observations of wildlife inspired *The Natural History of Selborne*, a seminal work that has influenced generations of naturalists, including Charles Darwin. * **Wonderful views**, particularly from Shoulder of Mutton Hill looking towards the South Downs * **Autumn woodland at its best** – winding paths through fields and pastures, with beech, ash, yew and lime trees hopefully putting on a colourful seasonal display. * **Quintessential English countryside** – rolling hills, wooded slopes and peaceful rural landscapes. **THE WALK** We’ll start in Petersfield and head along part of the 34 km (21-mile) Hangers Way, a less-travelled long-distance path through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It will be an undulating hike through the little-known countryside north of Petersfield, heading towards Alton. Much of the route passes through countryside that has changed little over the centuries with dramatic hill-top views, secluded valleys and woodlands. The the route taking us along distinctive *hangers* , otherwise known as ancient woodland clinging to steep slopes. We’ll be rewarded with fantastic views from Shoulder of Mutton Hill after a stiff climb, as we continue through autumnal woodland towards Hawkley. The first 40% of the route follows my Petersfield to Liss walk before we peel off to continue north towards Selborne where we’ll stop for lunch at the museum cafe. https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk Selborne is famous for the home of Gilbert White whose close observation of wildlife and its behaviour helped shape the development of modern natural history and is nestled in the valley of surrounding hanger valleys. From there, we’ll make our way to Alton amongst further lush woodlands, finishing with a well-earned pub stop near the station. And sorry for the early start, but sunset is a 4pm and it's dark by 4.30pm. *ps. My walks make time to enjoy the views, take in local history, and look at interesting buildings along the way.* **PROGRAMME** You can choose to **meet at London Waterloo or the Hike Starting Point**. The applicable time and meeting points are detailed below. **MEETING POINT:** We will assemble in front of Information Desk under the large clock, and by the large Pret. **MEETING DETAILS** **Assembly Time:** 08.00- for those wanting in on a Group Save 08.15 - for people who have their own tickets as we move to the train 08.30 - train departs 09.32 - train arrives in Petersfield **HIKE START POINT** Leave at: promptly at **09.35** Meetup Point: **Petersfield Train Station** \- outside the front **RETURN** Return trains from Alton - train times are 17.14, 17.43 etc (about 1 hour journey on fast train). Everyone is flexible to go back when they want. **HIKE COST** The cost for the hike is £12 per person. **TRAIN INFORMATION** For those buying their own tickets, please get: **A single to PETERSFIELD & and a single from ALTON to London.** Woking is where the trains forks to Petersfield and Alton. **GROUP SAVE PRICE** If you want to join, please message me. At the moment * Singles range from **£12.20 - £14.90** from Waterloo to Petersfield * Return from Alton to London is **£16.35**. *Buy a Network Railcards for £35/ year for similar off peak savings. www.network-railcard.co.uk.* **REVIEWS** [Trip Advisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/feedback-overview/) **PRICE INCLUDES** · Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid. **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** · Travel costs · Lunch, drinks or any refreshments · PayPal fees **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)complete list[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist) · Suitable hiking shoes or boots · Packed lunch and snacks · Water - 2 litres recommended · Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) · Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece · Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. 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Gutsy Girls Event | Epping Forest - Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks

**🌲 Epping Forest Walk (15.5km)** Discover Almost 6000 Acres of Ancient Forests Walk through the ancient woodland of Epping Forest, London’s largest open space. The route runs from Epping to Chingford, through pollarded hornbeam and beech, past streams, ponds and two Iron Age forts, with a stop at the tea hut to refuel. No car needed, it’s all on the tube map. **Start Point: Epping Tube Station** **Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM** **Cost: £27** **✨ Why Join Us?** ✔ Fully guided, women-only hikes ✔ Explore stunning countryside without the hassle of planning ✔ Less than an hour on the train Ditch the city and dive straight into nature with minimal effort. Come along and discover just how much rolling countryside exists just outside London! **📅** Limited Spots Available, Reserve Yours Now **Full Event Details: [Guided Hikes in the UK](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/guided-hikes-and-wildlife-walks)** Ticketed Event - You must book to secure your spot. **🔒 Safe & Secure with Us** With over eight years of experience, Gutsy Girls Ltd is a trusted, insured travel company. **🐻Why Gutsy Girls?** We run active holidays for women who want to have a go at something new, somewhere unexpected, in good company. Nothing to organise, because a holiday shouldn't feel like work. That's our job. **🙌 Solo Adventures Welcome** We only offer small group trips, designed for solo travellers to meet like-minded women and easily make friends. **⭐️Highly Recommended** Don't just take our word for it, check out our 5-star reviews on **[Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/gutsygirls.co.uk)** **🌍** Check out more of our adventures **[here](https://gutsygirls.co/3ITdPMN)** Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gutsygirls_/)**