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Kenley Airfield Walk

Thu, Nov 12, 12:30 PM

From Caterham Airfield Walks

Let's meet at the Kenley airfield for 12:30 pm near the entrance gates!

1 attendee

Wallasea Island and Pagelsham Eastend River Crouch stunning walk

Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 AM

From Walks by Water - walking, hiking London

4.7

Lets go with the flow and do this wonderful 10 to 11 mile walk in deepest Essex along the idyllic remote River Roach ! A delightful tranquil peaceful almost surreal walk in open countryside that is mostly by the sea wall taking in wonderful Wallasea Island. Please arrive by 9am so as to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets to Rochford for the train at 9.33am that arrives at Rochford at 10.21am. Train ticket : Rochford return Or you may decide to drive. At Rochford we shall take bus no 60 at 10.48am to Canewdon from where we shall start the walk. Meetup fee £10 payable in cash or £5 in advance by Friday by bank transfer, bank details available upon private message. No PayPal. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/ trainers/boots. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. We shall have a drink at the end of the walk and then take the bus back to Rochford from Pagelsham Eastend at 4.47pm before taking the train back to London. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

21 attendees

London Society TURKISH FOOD CRAWL - Harringay Green Lanes 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 PM

From London Society of Explorers

4.8

Have you ever wanted to explore and savour as many food places within an event? If so, this may be the right one for you. Welcome to another one of the FOOD CRAWLS where you have the opportunity to explore and savour the food from some of the places we may visit.   With this particular event, we will be exploring an array of Turkish cuisines and we will also be savouring what they may deliver. Based on research, the places we are to visit have some unique delicacies which has brought joy to the world. Here are the Turkish food places we’ll be visiting: * Simit Sarayi Harringay * Gozleme House * Pera artisan Patisserie So the plan is extremely simple. We’re to visit each food place and savour their unique delicacies hence the term ‘food crawl’. This is the opportunity to explore the Food places, eat, drink, make new friends but most importantly, have an enjoyable yet memorable experience. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy   WHAT - Turkish Food Crawl WHERE - Harringay Green lanes WHEN - 5pm - 7pm MEETING POINT - Outside Harringay Green lanes station NEAREST STATION - Harringay Green lanes station REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.   Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

19 attendees

London Society ARABIAN FOOD CRAWL - Edgware Road 🇸🇾🇱🇧🇪🇬🇯🇴🇮🇶🇵🇸

Sat, Nov 21, 5:00 PM

From London Society of Explorers

4.8

Have you ever wanted to explore and savour as many food places within an event? If so, this may be the right one for you. Welcome to another one of the FOOD CRAWLS where you have the opportunity to explore and savour the food from some of the places we may visit.   With this particular event, we will be exploring an array of Middle Eastern cuisines and we’ll also be savouring what they may deliver. Based on research and experience, the places we are to visit have some unique delicacies which has brought joy to the world. Here are the food places we’ll be visiting: * Fatayer Al Tayer (Lebanese, Jordanian, Syrian, Iraqi, Egyptian, Palestinian) * Cafe Helen (Lebanese) * Diwan Damas (Syrian) So the plan is extremely simple. We’re to visit each food place and savour their unique delicacies hence the term ‘food crawl’. This is the opportunity to explore the Food places, eat, drink, make new friends but most importantly, have an enjoyable yet memorable experience. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy   WHAT - Food Crawl WHERE - Edgware Road WHEN - 5pm - 7:30pm MEETING POINT - Outside Marble Arch NEAREST STATION - Marble Arch Station REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.   Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

9 attendees

WALK: Witley to Godalming : The Surrey hills 🦔🦊🍂🍄

Sat, Nov 14, 9:15 AM

From Mairead’s Country & Coastal Walks

4.6

🌳✨ ESCAPE TO SURREY: WITLEY TO GODALMING ✨🌳 Join us for an easy, interesting walk through beautiful woodland and picturesque villages in the heart of Surrey. Expect chocolate-box cottages, fresh air and lovely company! ⭐ 🌿 Witley is a charming Surrey village with historic cottages, Tudor buildings and the beautiful old church of All Saints. Surrounded by woodland and countryside, it’s a lovely starting point for our escape from London. ⭐ 🏘️ We’ll finish in Godalming, a historic market town beside the River Wey, with timber-framed buildings, attractive old streets and welcoming pubs. ⭐ 🕘 Meeting point: Under the clock on the main concourse at Waterloo Station at 9:15am. ⭐ 🥾 The walk: Approximately 5.5 miles, following a linear route through woods and villages to Godalming. ⭐ 🍽️ Pub stop: We’ll finish with food, drinks and a chat at a local pub. ⭐ 🚆 Train fare: Approximately £21 return with a one-third discount using a Network Railcard or GroupSave. ⭐ 💷 ORGANIZER FEE £8, payable by cash or contactless on the day. Travel, food and drinks are extra. ⭐ 🧣 What to wear: Sturdy walking shoes, warm layers and waterproofs. Paths may be muddy, especially during winter! ⭐ 💛 Health and insurance: Please ensure you have appropriate insurance cover and let me know privately about any medical condition that could affect you on the walk. ⭐ 📍 Running late? Having WhatsApp installed will help us send you a location link so you can find the group. 📞 Contact: 07527 346152 Looking forward to a lovely day in the Surrey countryside! 🌳✨

5 attendees

Walking with Vegans Autumn Adventure 🍁🍂🍃🍄

Sun, Nov 22, 11:30 AM

From The London Vegetarian Meetup Group

4.5

Join me for an autumn adventure down the Elizabeth line 🍁🍂🍃🍄 We'll meet between 11.30am & 11.45ish, outside Farringdon train station, then hop on the Elizabeth line, going to Harold Wood 😊 We will explore woodlands, nature trails & reserves, have a vegan picnic lunch, & maybe enjoy a local pub later 😊 Bring plenty of water, sensible walking shoes, and bring or buy enroute vegan picnic stuff for lunch ( there are shops near Farringdon, & Harold Wood, so plenty to choose from ) 😊

2 attendees

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

Sun, Nov 15, 4:30 PM

From Walks and Tours

4.7

**NEW WALK Hi all, cost & info below.** Please join everyone for a beautiful, quaint 2.8 mile circular Lantern evening walk, 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!

90 attendees

Wildish Club London - November Nature Wander

Sun, Nov 15, 12:10 PM

From Wildish Club

4.8

Come wander a little wilder with Wildish Club! Join Morgan and Hannah as we wander through Putney Heath, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, getting curious about the fungi, trees and the relationships between them. This isn’t an expert-led nature walk. We’re creating a space for curious minds to come together, share what we know, and learn from one another. Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or simply someone who’s started noticing the world around you a little more, you’re warmly welcome. Bring your field guides, books, apps or any resources you have, and let’s investigate what surrounds us. Together, we’ll explore, observe and identify trees and any fungi we come across — **we will not be foraging** — while deepening our connection with the natural world. **We will be setting off at 12:15.** **TOILETS**: There should be public toilets available at Robin Hood Gate in Richmond Park, but please do consider your needs before the start of the meet up. **WHAT TO DO BEFORE** Download iNaturalist / Flora Incognita / British Trees from the Woodland Trust Take a look at these links: * [www.wildlondon.org.uk/blog/thewildlifetrusts/hidden-kingdom-beginners-guide-fungi](http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/blog/thewildlifetrusts/hidden-kingdom-beginners-guide-fungi) * [How to Identify Trees: A Simple Guide - Woodland Trust](https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/how-to-identify-trees/) * [https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/fungi-and-lichens/](https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/fungi-and-lichens/) * [https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/types-of-mushroom/](https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/types-of-mushroom/) * [https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/fungi](https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/fungi) **WHAT TO BRING** * Mushroom ID books / Tree and plant identification books * Magnifying glass or a small mirror * Water and any snacks you'd like - there isn't a specific stop to eat during this afternoon event * We'll explore outdoors rain or shine, so come prepared for whatever the British weather decides to do.

19 attendees

London Society FREE HIKE - Banstead to Ewell West

Sun, Nov 15, 12:00 PM

From London Society of Explorers

4.8

Have you never wanted to partake in hikes where you get exposed to new areas with luscious forms of nature, some amazing views and possibly some hidden gems? If so, this may be the right event for you. Welcome back to the Hiking events where all of this is possible. This is the opportunity to form friendships, discover a different perspective of London, improve your fitness, embrace nature but also feel great about yourself. With this particular Hike, we’ll be hiking from Banstead to Ewell West. We’ll be traversing through Banstead Downs, Warren Farm and Nonsuch Park. There may be a mixture of muddy, clear and steep pathways. This is also part of the London Loop which is a near 150 mile pathway that encircles almost all of Greater London and is split into 24 hiking routes. This is section 7. If you want to be part of the journey, feel free to join us. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy Starting point: Banstead Ending point: Ewell West Walking length: 6.6km Duration: around 2 hours at the most Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time. WHAT - Hike WHERE - Banstead to Ewell West WHEN - 12pm - 3pm MEETING POINT - Outside Banstead Station NEAREST STATION - Banstead Station REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk. Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

14 attendees

🦭 Hike to Atlantic Grey Seal Pups – Britain's Wildlife Safari

Sun, Nov 15, 7:45 AM

From London Social Hiking

4.8

################# **This trip is now FULL!** **If you missed out, we’re running it again on Sunday 29th November. Sign up via the link:** https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/317176923/ **We’ve created a list of [FAQs](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12gIZWTLfA3zQsx1fb0lpv1zOWP2vC5tq/view?usp=drive_link) to help answer your questions.** ################# We’re off to Norfolk! The seals in Norfolk are truly one of **Britain's most special sights**. Without any doubt, they're an incredible WOW factor and one that you must see! On this day hike, we'll walk along the top of the sand dunes and enjoy stunning panoramic views across the North Sea. On our way, we'll pass the much-loved **Atlantic** **grey seal colony at Horsey Beach**, which draws thousands of visitors each year, particularly between November and March, when the seals come ashore to breed. There are literally **hundreds and hundreds of seals and their pups** stretching for as far as the eye can see! The whole walk is in the **Broads National Park** – one of fifteen national parks in the UK. You'll discover its iconic windmills, navigable waterways and broads (man-made, shallow lakes). With over 125 miles of lock-free waterways, the Norfolk Broads have more miles of waterway than Venice or Amsterdam, and are an extremely popular boating holiday destination! Locals like to call the Broads “the Venice of the East”. 💪 This walk is **suitable for all abilities** – it is almost entirely flat and done at a very gentle pace to allow us enjoy the nature and take plenty of pictures. **HIKE HIGHLIGHTS** * Watch seals and their young from a close distance at Horsey Gap, home to one of the biggest colonies of grey seals in Britain. * Take a gentle stroll over the vast open expanse of the golden sand dunes of Winterton Beach – a Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area is a veritable haven for birds and all kinds of wildlife and is widely regarded as having the best sand dunes in Norfolk. * See the spectacular Horsey Windpump – the youngest and largest windpump in the Norfolk Broads. It was built in 1912 to pump water out from the surrounding land so that it could be used for farming. * Discover Horsey Mere, often regarded as one of the most beautiful of the northern broads and famous for its internationally important wildlife. * Walk the newly opened stretch of the England Coast Path – a new National Trail around all of England's coast, which once completed will be the longest coastal walking route in the world (4,500 kilometres in length!). **DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY** Distance: 6 miles (10km). Ascent: 50m. Difficulty: [Easy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BMjvqhAAdSeCdyzLPHs0z04_e2TiKdci/view). **ITINERARY** **07:45** Meet outside ibis London City – Shoreditch Hotel, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (near Aldgate East Station) **08:00** Sharp departure **11:15-16:30** Horsey Windpump to Hemsby hike via Winterton-on-Sea for a lunch stop **16:30** Departure **19:30** London, next to Bow Road Underground Station **TRANSPORT** As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus. **SAFETY** This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader. **BOOKING** To keep ticket prices down and avoid PayPal/Meetup fees (£7 extra per ticket), we kindly ask for payment by bank transfer. Please include your Meetup name and the trip as the payment reference (e.g. John Seals). As places are limited, we can hold your place for 24 hours. Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited Sort Code: 20-17-20 Account Number: 63116514 We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the [attendees list](https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/316971721/attendees) of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue. **THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES** * Transport throughout the trip * Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver * Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader * Professional event organisation * Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders * Admin fee * 20% VAT **THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance) **HOW TO CONTACT US** For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours. Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip. **WHAT TO BRING** * Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support * Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers or a poncho (if there is a chance of rain) * Gloves/hat/cap * Water (min 1L) * Packed lunch **REVIEWS ⭐** We have hosted over 700 events on Meetup and received an incredible number of positive reviews from our community. We’re proud to have achieved an **average event rating of 4.8 out of 5**. Please keep sharing your feedback – it helps us continue to improve and make every trip even better! **JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA** This is where we share pictures from our events. Feel free to use for inspiration on where to go next! [Facebook group link](https://www.facebook.com/groups/220802492121957) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/london_social_hiking/) **REFUND POLICY** You can check our refund policy [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wmc2pJsSJ2EL1jKajVITPz3qjNepS2Tu/view?usp=drive_link).

17 attendees

Petersfield to Alton - idyllic woods, views, hangers and hidden pastures

Sat, Nov 21, 8:15 AM

From AAA Hiking & Outdoor Adventure

4.9

**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. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA London Group Terms and Conditions. © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted

8 attendees

NEW: Trails & Targets: Axe Throwing! after Relaxed East London Thames Hike

Sun, Nov 22, 11:30 AM

From AAA Hiking & Outdoor Adventure

4.9

**DESCRIPTION** Join us for a relaxed social hike through some of East London's most interesting green spaces, waterside paths and historic docklands, finishing with an exclusive axe-throwing session overlooking the Thames. We'll begin outside the V&A East in Stratford before making our way through the beautiful landscapes of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, exploring the waterways, bridges and iconic venues left behind from the London 2012 Olympics. From there, we'll continue to Victoria Park, one of London's most loved green spaces, before taking a stroll through the lively Victoria Park Market. We'll stop at a beach-style riverside bar where there's an opportunity to relax, grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere before continuing our journey. The route then heads south through the Docklands, passing historic canals, striking modern architecture and impressive waterfront views. We'll follow the Thames Path towards Tower Hamlets/Towhill, enjoying panoramic views across the river as we approach our final destination. ## The Grand Finale: Axe Throwing! Our hike concludes with a one-hour instructor-led axe-throwing experience. ✅ Exclusive lane for our group ✅ Professional instructor provided ✅ Suitable for complete beginners ✅ Friendly competitions and challenges ✅ Food and drinks available to purchase onsite Whether you've thrown an axe before or are giving it a go for the first time, it's a fantastic way to round off the day with plenty of laughs and a little friendly competition. All participants receive a full safety briefing and coaching from our instructors before throwing, and an instructor will be with us throughout the session. All participants are also required to sign a waiver before taking part which I’ll send in due course. **Social media pic of this event previously:** New event **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** **Distance: 17km** **Ascent: c.39m** **Estimated Duration 4-5 hours.** **Difficulty: \*[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)** **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: V&A East: 11:30 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQZ7iw5d15F4E2bF6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQZ7iw5d15F4E2bF6) Grab brunch before you come and we can stack on route, grabbing coffees etc. Axe throwing: 16:30 - 17:30 **Cost:** £45 per person for hike and Axe Throwing. 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. **HIKE 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 * Axe Throwing **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)** * 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 * Fancy Dress if you like. **Important Booking information:** Axe throwing requires us to secure and pay for a group booking in advance. If insufficient places have been booked by the RSVP closing date, I may need to postpone the event to a later date to avoid incurring the full cost. In this situation, all attendees will be offered a place on the rescheduled event and, if you are unable to attend the new date, a full refund will be provided. **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). 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. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions. 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Kenley Airfield Walk

Thu, Nov 12, 12:30 PM

From Caterham Airfield Walks

Let's meet at the Kenley airfield for 12:30 pm near the entrance gates!

1 attendee

Have you ever wanted to explore and savour as many food places within an event? If so, this may be the right one for you. Welcome to another one of the FOOD CRAWLS where you have the opportunity to explore and savour the food from some of the places we may visit.   With this particular event, we will be exploring an array of Middle Eastern cuisines and we’ll also be savouring what they may deliver. Based on research and experience, the places we are to visit have some unique delicacies which has brought joy to the world. Here are the food places we’ll be visiting: * Fatayer Al Tayer (Lebanese, Jordanian, Syrian, Iraqi, Egyptian, Palestinian) * Cafe Helen (Lebanese) * Diwan Damas (Syrian) So the plan is extremely simple. We’re to visit each food place and savour their unique delicacies hence the term ‘food crawl’. This is the opportunity to explore the Food places, eat, drink, make new friends but most importantly, have an enjoyable yet memorable experience. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy   WHAT - Food Crawl WHERE - Edgware Road WHEN - 5pm - 7:30pm MEETING POINT - Outside Marble Arch NEAREST STATION - Marble Arch Station REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.   Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

9 attendees