About us
Metropolitan Walkers is the London walking community aimed at people of working age, and the largest Ramblers group in London.
All our planned walks can be found at https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/walks/. We publish to MeetUp to showcase our activities to a wider audience!
If you've not walked with us before, you’re welcome to come along on three free walks before becoming a member, to see if Met Walkers is for you! Membership is around £43 per year, or £30 concessionary rate.
We’re a very active group. Our volunteers lead walks every weekend, ranging from short, leisurely walks to strenuous hikes of 17+ miles across hilly terrain. We also lead one evening stroll during the week, discovering different parts of the capital.
We explore the beautiful areas near London such as the North Downs, south coast and Chilterns, all of which are accessible by public transport.
A lot of our members walk regularly, which is a great way to form friendships. As well as walking, we have a regular social programme.
We regularly run weekends away to explore the other great walking areas the UK has to offer, such as the Lake District, Snowdonia and Scotland, and have also put on several trips abroad.
We’re part of the Ramblers – the charity that helps everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking; and protects the places we all love to walk.
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Registered charity 1093577. Metropolitan Walkers is a part of the Ramblers - Britain's walking charity.
Upcoming events
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Brixton to Clapham via Brockwell Park
Brixton underground station, 427 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8HE, GBMetropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
A pleasant stroll, starting at Brixton Tube Station, meandering through Brokwell Park and ending at Clapham Common Station.
There is an optional pub stop at the end for drinks, please join us, if you for a drink and a chat.
Easy | 5 miles / 8 km
Start: Meet Outside Brixton Underground Station @ 07:00 pm
Postcode: SW9 8HE
End: We finish at Clapham Common Underground Station
Postcode: SW4 7AJ23 attendeesA quicker way to Ireland (19 miles/Strenuous)
Biggleswade Train Station, SG18 8AL, Biggleswade, GBMetropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
Following the Met's recent visit to Ireland, this week we will get there a quicker way. Beginning by walking through Biggleswade common by the Rivel Ivel, we will visit Sandy RSPB. Following this, we explore the fields and forests west of Bigglewade, before arriving in the small village of Ireland, where we will have a drinks stop at the Black Horse.
We will then walk east back to Biggleswade, passing near to Shuttleworth (keep an eye out for planes landing). Optional pub at the end.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Walk will be held at moderate pace - no significant hills will be encountered.
Terrain: Riverside/lakeside paths, meadows, woods/forest
Travel: Take the 9:46 from London St Pancras (9:53 Finsbury Park) arrive in Biggleswade at 10:31. Buy return to Biggleswade.
Meet outside the West entrance to Biggleswade Station (car park entrance side).
Grading: Strenuous.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.Finish point: Biggleswade Station
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/quicker-way-ireland-04 attendeesHurst Castle and Keyhaven Marshes (12 miles/Moderate)
Lymington Town Station, SO41 9PX, Lymington, GBMetropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
This circular walk begins in Lymington and heads toward Hurst Castle, passing through the beautiful Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve. The route offers excellent coastal views across to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, along with plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife.
Upon reaching Keyhaven, we’ll wait for the ferry to Hurst Castle. The ferry costs £6 for a single trip or £8.50 return.
Hurst Castle was built by King Henry VIII in the 1540s to defend the Solent and the important naval port of Southampton. Over time, it was expanded and used in various military roles, including during the Napoleonic Wars and both World Wars. Note the castle is managed by English Heritage and visiting it is optional. How long we spend by the castle depends on several factors.
The return walk follows the scenic shingle spit back to Keyhaven, then continues through the marshes along a slightly more inland route, completing the loop back to Lymington. Those who prefer not to take the ferry can walk along the shingle twice. We may reverse the order of the boat/ shingle walk.
Please bring a packed lunch although there is a cafe by the castle for refreshments. Pub stop at the end!
Travel: Take the 9:05 from London Waterloo (9:12 from Clapham Junction), change at Brockenhurst (arr. 10:37, dep. 10:42), arr. Lymington Town 10:50. Buy a return to Lymington Town.
Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.Finish point: Lymington Town
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/hurst-castle-and-keyhaven-marshes10 attendeesBorough Green to Sevenoaks (10 miles/Moderate)
Borough Green & Wrotham station, Station Approach, off Wrotham Road, Borough Green, TN15 8BG, Kent, GBMetropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
This lovely walk passes Ightham Mote and the dramatic and very large Knole Palace (both National Trust). The palace is set in a pretty deer park.
The walk starts in Borough Green, and goes south through woods and along streams to the old village of Plaxtol with its Cromwellian church. Then through the park of Fairlawne House to Ightham Mote, a beautiful moated medieval manor. Refreshments and toilets will be available at lunch time, but please bring a packed lunch.
Travel: Take 09:55 from London Victoria, arriving Borough Green & Wrotham 10:55. This train does not call at Clapham Junction. Buy a return to Borough Green and Wrotham; a single may be required from Sevenoaks to Otford for the return journey.
Please exit the North side of the station; car park and Co-op should be visible for reference; look for the walking group. Please be mindful when gathering not to block other pedestrians using the station.
Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.Finish point: Sevenoaks Station
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/borough-green-sevenoaks-84 attendees
Past events
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