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Women's Solo Travel Social

Women's Solo Travel Social

Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM
From Solo Travel Social
4.8

**Join us for an evening of Women's Solo Travel Social!** Whether you’ve backpacked across Asia, taken solo city breaks around Europe, or are just planning your first trip, come meet like-minded people who enjoy exploring the world on their own terms! Expect good conversation, meeting fellow travel lovers, community, swapping stories, destination inspiration, travel tips, and sharing recommendations. For both newcomers and experienced solo travellers alike! Please feel free to bring friends! Also follow @Trusttrip.travel on Insta for more updates, and to continue sharing travel stories! Location to be confirmed, but it will be central London, in the Soho area. Near to Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus.

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HIKE 18km 🦌 Knole Deer Park, Medieval Manor & the Kent Downs

HIKE 18km 🦌 Knole Deer Park, Medieval Manor & the Kent Downs

Sun, Sep 13, 7:40 AM
From Outdooraholics London Hiking & Adventure Travel 25 to 49ish
4.8

📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 11 miles (18km) • Grading: [Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 420m • 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](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: Charing Cross station. Meet in front of the ticket office - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/CharingCross.jpg) • Time: Meet 8:40am, leave 9am for the 9:15am train • Return: 5:21pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Explore the magnificent 1,000-acre **Knole Deer Park**, home to over 350 wild deer roaming freely • Explore the 1,000 acre **Knole Deer Park,** home to over 350 wild deer roaming freely • See **Knole House**, one of England’s largest and grandest country houses with 365 rooms, 52 staircases and 7 courtyards • Hike through beautiful rolling countryside along the **Greensand Way** in the **Kent Downs** • Pass by **Ightham Mote**, one of Britain's finest surviving medieval moated manor houses from 1321 • Discover landscapes that have remained remarkably unchanged since **Tudor times** 🥾 **Hike Description** Step back into the England of kings, knights and grand country estates. Our adventure begins on the beautiful **Greensand Way** before entering the breathtaking **1,000 acre Knole Estate**, one of England's finest historic landscapes. This remarkable **Tudor deer park** has remained largely unchanged for centuries and is home to **over 350 wild fallow and sika deer** that roam freely beneath magnificent ancient oak trees. **Deer sightings are common**. At the heart of the estate stands the extraordinary **Knole House**. Built in **1486** and later owned by **Henry VIII**, it is one of the largest houses in England, boasting an astonishing **365 rooms, 52 staircases and seven courtyards**. Few places combine such architectural grandeur with such an unspoilt natural setting. Leaving Knole behind, we continue across the **rolling Kent Downs**, following peaceful countryside trails through woodland, open fields and quiet valleys towards **Ightham Mote**. Surrounded by its picturesque moat, this beautifully preserved **700-year-old medieval manor** is widely regarded as one of Britain's finest historic houses. Historian David Starkey described it as *"one of the most beautiful and interesting of English country houses."* Throughout the day we'll enjoy **classic Kent countryside**, peaceful walking and spectacular historic landscapes that feel wonderfully untouched by modern life. This is a hike for anyone who enjoys **wildlife, magnificent historic estates, beautiful countryside** and the timeless character of rural England. 🧭 **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

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LGBTQ+ Solo Travel Social

LGBTQ+ Solo Travel Social

Tue, Sep 15, 5:00 PM
From Solo Travel Social
4.8

**Join us for an evening of Queer Solo Travel Chat!** Are you LGBTQIA+ and love travelling? Whether you've backpacked across Asia, taken solo city breaks around Europe, or you're just planning your first solo trip, come meet other queer people who love exploring the world! This is a relaxed, social evening to meet, chat and share travel stories. As queer travellers, we sometimes have to think a little differently about where we go on holiday; taking extra precautions, researching destinations and choosing places where we feel safer and more comfortable being ourselves. It'll be a chance to share: Favourite destinations (and places we'd never visit again!) Where we've felt safe, welcome and comfortable as queer travellers. Travel tips, recommendations and destination inspiration. Coming alone? Most people will be, so don't worry about turning up by yourself. Want to bring a friend? Also completely welcome to! Whether you're a seasoned solo traveller or have never travelled alone before, you're very welcome. **Central London**\- exact venue will be confirmed depending on numbers\. It'll be a queer\-friendly social space\. I will send you an update nearer the time\! Also follow **@Trusttrip.travel** on Instagram for more updates and to continue sharing travel stories!

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Solo Travel Social

Solo Travel Social

Thu, Sep 17, 5:00 PM
From Solo Travel Social
4.8

**Solo Travel Social.** Whether you’ve backpacked across Asia, taken solo city breaks around Europe, or are just planning your first independent trip, everyone is welcome! It’s a chance to chat about places you’ve been (or want to go), swap travel stories, share tips and recommendations, and hopefully meet some new people along the way. If solo travel is your thing, or you’re thinking about giving it a try, you’ll fit right in! Please feel free to bring friends! Location to be confirmed (it depends on the size of our group as we're **growing!**). It will be in Central London and I will update the event nearer the time. Also follow @Trusttrip.travel on Insta for more updates, and to continue sharing travel stories! [A place to share and discover real experiences, reviews and recommendations from our community.](https://www.instagram.com/trusttrip.travel)

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HIKE 22km Seven Sisters coastal - The Towering Chalk Sea Cliffs of Sussex

HIKE 22km Seven Sisters coastal - The Towering Chalk Sea Cliffs of Sussex

Sat, Sep 19, 7:20 AM
From Outdooraholics London Hiking & Adventure Travel 25 to 49ish
4.8

**🌳 Large Group Social Hike** One of our **bigger, more sociable** hikes. Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes. 📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 14 miles (22km) • Grading: [Intermediate/Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • 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](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] 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](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Victoria.jpg) & [PHOTO](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/VictoriaPhoto.jpg) • Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:54am train • Return: 7:36pm 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](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) **Cliffs – 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

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Whiteleaf Hill, Pulpit Hill, Beacon Hill, Coombe Hill & Chequers – Country Hike

Whiteleaf Hill, Pulpit Hill, Beacon Hill, Coombe Hill & Chequers – Country Hike

Sun, Oct 18, 8:15 AM
From London Explorers - Walks, Hikes, Socials
4.8

Walk length 13miles/20km approx. Circular. A hike with a great variety of scenery, including fine views and the summit of a number of hills including Whiteleaf Hill, Pulpit Hill Nature Reserve, Beacon Hill, Coombe Hill and a walk around the footpath close to the Prime Minister's Chequers country home. Chequers house is the country house of the Prime Minister. It was given as a house for the Prime Minister in 1917 and dates from the 16th century. The walk passes through a number of woods and scenic Chiltern countryside and uses a number of important footpaths including parts of the Ridgeway, an ancient track described as one of Britain's oldest roads and the more recent Alyesbury Ring. Princes Risborough is a small country town that lies between the Vale of Aylesbury and the Western Escarpment of the Chiltern Hills, on the route of the pre-Roman Upper Icknield Way and is dominated by a chalk hill carving, the Whiteleaf Cross. The walk should finish about 4.30pm and include a Snack/lunch stop however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace. THIS IS A SUBSTANTIAL HIKE IN LENGTH AND WITH A NUMBER OF HILL CLIMBS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS. Cost £7 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer. Train: Ticket with a third off this with a group save or network railcard should be £20approx. Meeting Meet outside Princes Risborough Train Station for the hike to start just after the train from London arrives at 10.25am. At London Marylebone Rail Station: Meet from 9.15am at London Marylebone to get the 9.42am train that gets to Princes Risborough for 10.25am (you may have to queue for groupsaves). Meet close to the WHSmiths (see photo below). The organizer is not taking the train but will meet you at Princes Risborough. For parking the station charges but nearby roads are free on Sundays such as Manor Park Avenue. We may go for drinks at the end of the walk. Please make a note of the organizers number - Colin 07709305681. Walking Safety Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (http://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform where you can find and join groups that share your interests. It's a great way to attend events, meet people, and engage in activities you love.

Simply search for hiking or backpacking groups in the London area on Meetup. You'll find a variety of events organized by local groups that you can join.

Joining groups on Meetup is typically free, but some events may require a nominal fee. Check each event's page for specific information.

Yes, you can join multiple groups that spark your interest. This allows you to participate in a wider array of events and meet diverse hikers.

To RSVP for a Meetup event, find the event on the group's page and use the RSVP button to confirm your attendance. This ensures organizers know how many people to expect.

Once you've joined a group, you can propose your own events. Engage with the group organizers and share your backpacking ideas.

Events are organized by group hosts or volunteers, not Meetup directly. This allows for a wide range of activities created by passionate individuals.

Frequency varies by group. Some organize weekly hikes, while others might plan less frequently. Checking the group's calendar can provide clarity.

Read event descriptions carefully and check past reviews. Participating actively in group discussions also helps set realistic expectations.

While Meetup houses countless groups, availability depends on local organizers. Some areas may offer limited options, reliant on community activity.

Most are, given the nature of backpacking, but occasional planning meetings might be indoors. Check each event summary for details.

Meetup focuses on group activities rather than one-on-one connections. To maximize meeting new partners, engage in group events frequently.

While many events occur within London's boundaries, some may explore nearby trails. Details are provided on each event's page.

By joining backpacking events, you interact with like-minded individuals. These shared experiences foster connections and friendships.

Quality varies as events are user-organized. Review event details and past attendee feedback for insight into the organization.