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Christmas Fancy Dress party & Hiking Cheddar Gorge, Mendip Hills WEEKEND
The Outdooraholics Christmas trip is back for the 13th year and this year we're at a new venue, just 2.5 hours drive from West London.
Put on your festive hats as we’re off to the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge. We will eat, drink and make merry with friends and fellow hikers in our last weekend hiking trip before the New Year.
Less formal than usual, our Christmas trips are all about fun, festivity, partying and hiking.
Oh and to add to the fun we're having a fancy dress party on Saturday night. For the Fancy dress we've chosen a theme that can suit any budget - Fantasy and Fiction :-D
Please note, there will be loud music and partying until 11pm. If this does not appeal, then this trip is not for you but we have plenty of non party hiking weekends.
The Mendip hills within Somerset are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Stunning landscapes of steep rocky cliffs are home to the largest and one of the most spectacular natural sights in England - Cheddar Gorge. Situated on the northern edge of the village of Cheddar this dramatic limestone gorge stands at 450ft high and spreads across almost 5km. Formed under the sea 300 million years ago Cheddar Gorge lends its name to many things - cheese, caves, flowers and Britain's oldest complete skeleton buried in Gough’s Cave 9000 years ago.
Many of those who visit the area are unaware of the outstanding diversity of landscape and numerous exciting hiking trails. We will introduce you to the best Cheddar has to offer, therefore we’ve put together a trip combining good doses of both hiking and cultural exploration.
Video of Cheddar Gorge: LINK
HIGHLIGHTS
• Breathtaking hike on Cheddar Gorge - England’s largest gorge (canyon)
• Fancy dress on Saturday night
• Visit The Mendip Hills - designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Explore Cheddar Gorge - the home of Cheddar Cheese, where the original Cheddar company from 1870 still makes cheese
• Hike along the stunning edge of the Mendip hills to Somerset’s shapeliest summit - Crook Peak (191m)
• High level ridge hike over Wavering Down and Crompton Hill - breathtaking panoramic views
• A closer trip to London than usual - only about 2.5 hours driving from London
WEEKEND DESCRIPTION
On Saturday, we have a revitalising circular hike along the top of Cheddar Gorge before heading North to explore the magnificent Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our hike will reward us with one of England's most iconic landscapes embellished with rugged limestone features and breathtaking views from the gorge.
Sunday is saved for a ridge hike to one of the most important and distinctive features of the Somerset landscape - the shapely Crook Peak (191m) and several more stunning adjacent hills marked as a geological and biological Site of Specific Scientific Interest.
ITINERARY
Friday
Head over to our accommodation in Cheddar. We've booked the two adjacent hostels (Cheddar and Cheddar Barton) exclusively for us.
We're staying in the town of Cheddar itself.
Please note, the trip starts from 7pm, you can arrive at 7pm or any time after this
Saturday
Hike: Cheddar Gorge Circular
Distance: 13 miles (21km)
Grading: Intermediate, some hills
Ascent: 610 metres
Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
We’ll explore the timeless beauty and the stunning rolling hills of rural Somerset as we hike through woods and then along a spectacular valley, which loops back to the magnificent panoramic views at Beacons Batch (325m). We then follow the trails to the top of Cheddar Gorge where we’ll be awarded with breathtaking views of the Gorges dramatic and rugged limestone features and far reaching views of Cheddar Reservoir and towards the sea.
We hike from the hostel so no cars needed today. After the hike we'll return to the hostel for cream teas, then time to freshen up and put on our Fancy Dress before we sit down to a delicious 3 course dinner
After dinner we will have a light party until 11pm.
Sunday
Hike: Crook Peak and Wavering Down
Distance: 6 miles (9km)
Grading: Beginner/Intermediate
Ascent: 290 metres
Hiking time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Starting at the shady Kings Wood we go down to the village of Cross and to Compton Bishop from where we ascend to the crown of Crook Peak. The top of this stunning pointy peak offers views towards the Somerset countryside, West Mendip Hills, Cheddar reservoir, Bleadon Hill, Bristol Channel, the coast of South Wales, and on a clear day, views reach as far as the Black Mountains. When we’re done savouring the splendid views, we continue through the limestone Barton Hill and Compton Hill to take up on the high ridge to Wavering Down. The hike finishes with a descent back to Kings Wood.
COST & PAYMENT
£174. Click “Attend” to pay the £30 deposit by PayPal. The remainder is due by bank transfer within 7 days, we’ll email payment details once your booking is processed.
We have an upgrade available for two people coming together to a private two person room, this is £60 so £30 per person supplement, to book please email us at info@outdooraholics.co.uk
Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ
TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME
The trip starts at the venue and you will need transport to the hikes. If you would like to drive or request a lift share: Lift share discussion
The accommodation address is at the top of this page. Arrival is from 7pm onwards only - there is no access before 7pm which is when the trip begins.
FOOD
Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
For lunch we provide fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.
After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!
Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• 2 nights in hostel accommodation (mainly 4 bedded single gender rooms with 1 x 6 room)
• Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Packed lunches on Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection
THE PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Transport to, from and during the trip
SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS
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HIKE 24km Autumnal Colours Virginia Water and Windsor Castle and Deer Park
Paddington, Praed Street, London, GB🌳 Large Group Social Hike
One of our bigger, more sociable hikes.
Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes.📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 15 miles (24km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 280m
• Hiking time: 6 to 6.5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] 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: Paddington station. Meet at the entrance of the main ticket office - MAP
• Time: Meet 8:10am, leave 8:30am for the 8:48am train
• Return: 5:59pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Admire Windsor Castle from outside — the world’s largest inhabited castle
• Explore the exquisite Windsor Great Park, with lakes, ponds and a vast deer park
• Visit Cumberland Lodge, a 17th-century royal residence
• Discover Virginia Water Lake, designed as a royal pleasure ground
• Walk through the Valley Gardens, surrounded by rich autumn colours
• See the fascinating Roman ruins brought from the ancient city of Leptis Magna
• Experience the iconic mile-long view of The Long Walk towards Windsor Castle🥾 Hike Description
Our royal adventure begins in Windsor, where we pass the mighty Windsor Castle, dating back nearly 1,000 years and still home to the Royal Family today. From here, we set out along the world-famous Long Walk, a spectacular tree-lined avenue stretching through the Royal Estate’s Windsor Great Park, heading towards the 17th-century Cumberland Lodge.The route then leads us through peaceful woodland trails and past tranquil lakes including Obelisk Pond and Wick Pond, before reaching the picturesque Virginia Water Lake. Originally created as a royal pleasure ground in the 18th century, it’s one of the park’s most scenic spots. We follow the full circuit of the lake, passing shimmering reflections of autumn colours, gentle cascades, and the evocative Roman ruins transported from Leptis Magna in the 1800s.
Continuing through the vast deer park, we may spot some of the 500 free-roaming deer grazing beneath ancient oak trees. The park’s 5,000 acres are steeped in royal history and were once the private hunting grounds of the monarchy.
Our return route takes us once again along The Long Walk, offering one of England’s most iconic views — the straight, mile-long avenue leading directly to Windsor Castle, framed by its grand towers in the distance. We finish back in Windsor, concluding a hike filled with royal landscapes, historic landmarks, and timeless beauty.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• 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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Stay Connected
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28 attendees - £31.00
HIKE 24km Leith Hill Gothic Tower, Ancient Woodlands and Panoramic Views
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 15 miles (24km)
• Grading: Intermediate/Challenging
• Ascent: 530m
• Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, nature (woods/bushes) during hike, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP
• Time: Meet 8:05am, leave 8:25am for the 8:41am train
• Return: 6:45pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Explore the Surrey Hills AONB, England’s most wooded county
• Conquer Leith Hill (314m) — the highest point in South East England
• Visit Leith Hill Tower, an 18th-century Gothic folly with breathtaking panoramic views
• See Tilling Springs, the source of the River Tillingbourne
• Walk through Denbies Wine Estate, England’s largest vineyard🥾 Hike Description
Our journey begins in the market town of Dorking, following sandy trails and ancient woodlands onto the Greensand Ridge. From here we ascend to Leith Hill, crowned by its striking 18th-century Gothic tower. At 314m, this is the highest point in South East England, and for nearly 200 years it has been a celebrated picnic spot. We pause here for lunch, with the option to climb the tower’s 78 spiral steps for panoramic views stretching from London to the English Channel.From the summit, the trail leads us into deep woodland to reach Tilling Springs, the source of the River Tillingbourne, whose waters once powered mills across Surrey villages. We then ascend to the North Downs Way, one of England’s great National Trails, where frequent viewpoints reveal wide vistas across the valleys and back towards Dorking.
Continuing through wooded ridges, we arrive at Ranmore Common, a plateau dotted with sweeping meadows and the beautiful St Barnabas Church, built in 1860. The route offers a mix of quiet forest paths, open landscapes and far-reaching views that show off Surrey at its very best.
Our finale is a walk through the rolling slopes of Denbies Wine Estate, the largest vineyard in England. In summer you can see the vines heavy with grapes, while year-round the estate provides a spectacular backdrop with views towards Box Hill, completing a hike that blends natural beauty, history and English charm.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch🎒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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Stay Connected
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27 attendees - £31.00
BEGINNERS HIKE 14km The Rivers, Castles, Valleys, Hills & Lakes of Sussex
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 9 miles (14km)
• Grading: Beginners with two hills that we take gently
• Ascent: 250m
• Hiking time: 3.5 to 4.5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] 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
• Time: Meet 9am, leave 9:20am for the 9:35am train
• Return: 6:15pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Hike the chalk hills with breathtaking views to the distant sea
• Explore Arundel Park — woodland, Swanbourne Lake, meadows and the Gothic Hiorne Tower
• Superb views of the vast and imposing 12th-century Arundel Castle
• Follow the River Arun on a picturesque trail towards the castle
• Visit the Roman Catholic Arundel Cathedral in French Gothic style
• Mid-hike stop at a gorgeous riverside pub
• Discover the preserved Sussex market town of Arundel🥾 Hike Description
This hike offers a rich mix of landscapes and history, perfect for beginners and those wanting variety in a day’s walk. We begin with a stretch along the River Arun, before heading into Arundel Park, a landscaped estate of woodland, rolling meadows and Swanbourne Lake, crowned by the striking Hiorne Tower, an extravagant Gothic folly built in 1787 by the Duke of Norfolk. From its commanding hilltop position we enjoy sweeping views across the chalk downs to the distant sea.Midway, we pause at a traditional riverside pub — a chance for a quick drink in a peaceful setting before continuing on.
From here the trail rejoins the River Arun, where we follow its picturesque bends with ever-closer views of Arundel Castle looming above the town. Founded in 1067 as a Norman motte-and-bailey, the castle has grown into one of England’s grandest stately homes, still inhabited by the Dukes of Norfolk after more than 400 years.
Our finale is in the historic town of Arundel, where the castle dominates the skyline and the French Gothic Arundel Cathedral rises just beyond. After exploring the town, we finish the day with refreshments in Arundel before returning to London — a hike that blends chalk hills, riverside beauty and Sussex heritage.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: LYUBAVA
• Contact (hike day only): 07883 405294🍽️ 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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Stay Connected
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13 attendees - £31.00
HIKE 21km Eridge - ancient Towering Rock formations and Manor Houses
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 13 miles (21km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 340m
• Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
• Cost: £31 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] 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: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP
• Time: Meet 8:25am, leave 8:45am for the 9:02am train
• Return: 7:09pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Visit the dramatic Harrison’s Rocks, formed 135 million years ago and shaped by the last Ice Age
• Explore two counties in one day — Kent and Sussex
• Pass the historic Groombridge Place Manor, dating back to the 1200s
• See Harrison’s Rocks, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest
• Walk through Broadwater Forest, home to rare plants and abundant wildlife
• Finish in the idyllic village of Eridge, on the Sussex–Kent border🥾 Hike Description
Our hike begins in the quiet village of Ashurst, where we set out along shady woodland trails into the heart of Kent. This early stretch of the hike offers peaceful countryside and a feeling of remoteness, with winding paths through lush greenery and rolling fields. Along the way we pass the moated Groombridge Place Manor, whose 700-year-old history includes design work by Sir Christopher Wren, famed for his reconstruction of St Paul’s Cathedral after the Great Fire of London.The highlight of the day is reaching Harrison’s Rocks, a striking series of sandstone outcrops dating back around 135 million years. Their dramatic shapes were sculpted by the last Ice Age, and today they are a favourite with climbers whose skillful ascents we often stop to watch. Walking beneath the crags in their woodland setting is an impressive experience and a reminder of the area’s deep geological past.
From here, the trail continues across the county border into Sussex, offering far-reaching views of the surrounding hills and countryside. We walk through Broadwater Forest, a landscape of bright woodlands and rare wildlife, before descending towards our final destination.
We finish in the idyllic village of Eridge, nestled on the northern edge of East Sussex beside the Kent border. With its charming setting and sense of seclusion, it makes for a fitting conclusion to a day exploring the best of two counties, from ancient manors to Ice Age rock formations.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch🎒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? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Stay Connected
Instagram 📸
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
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