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Guided day hikes and weekend walking adventures from London
Looking to escape the city, meet like-minded people, and explore the great outdoors?
Join our friendly and active hiking community. We run 3 to 5 guided hikes every weekend from London, all easily accessible by train. Our routes explore Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and the North and South Downs.
Our hikes are designed for people in their 20s to 40s, or anyone young at heart who loves the outdoors. They are ideal for expats, beginner hikers, and those looking for a balance of fitness, fun, and sociable hiking adventures.
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Ultimate Amalfi Coast Hiking Adventure: Path of the Gods, Pompeii & Vesuvius
This is our 31st Amalfi Coast trip, making this the most popular week-long hiking holiday of any Meetup group in the UK. The Amalfi Coast needs little introduction: a UNESCO World Heritage coastline where a 1,100m mountainous landscape lush with vegetation plunges dramatically into the sea below. Set in southern Italy, this world-famous peninsula offers some of Europe’s most breathtaking walking, including the legendary “Path of the Gods”, widely regarded as one of the finest coastal hikes anywhere in the world.
📏 Key Info
• 🌙 Nights: 6 (Fri–Thu)
• 💷 Cost: £944
• 🥾 Difficulty: Intermediate
• 🛶 Activities: hiking/sightseeing
• 🛌 Room Type: Boutique Guest House - Twin ensuite rooms
• 🚐 Transport: Mainly private coach
• 🍽️ Meals Included: All Breakfasts + 4 packed lunches
• ✈️ Start & End City: Naples (free private transfer to/from Guest House)
• 🚐 Airport Transfer: Group transfer included for suggested flights
• 👥 Group Size: 22 attendees plus 2 guides (Graham and Kevin)
🌟 Trip Highlights
• Visit the world famous Mount Vesuvius volcano
• Hike the famous Path of the Gods
• Discover the ancient Roman city of Pompeii – frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago
• Stay at Casa Pendola, a beautiful family run Boutique Guest House overlooking Agerola valley LINK
• Three hikes starting directly from the guest house
• A Free Day to visit the island of Capri, Ravello mountain town or relax at the pool
• Explore Positano, Amalfi Coast’s most photogenic coastal town
• Discover hidden waterfalls in Valle delle Ferriere National Park
• Explore the coastal town of Amalfi
• Optional (extra) hands-on Italian cooking class on a local farm. Typically - make fresh pasta, mozzarella & tiramisu with wine
• Optional extra. Visit a small family-owned Limoncello factory, see how it’s made and sample a variety of flavours
🌅 Trip Description
We’ve designed this holiday to show you the greatest walks that this area has to offer as well as some of its world famous sights. The Amalfi Coast is dotted with seaside towns rich in history and boasts a timeless beauty interspersed with a lively, Italian buzz and vibrancy. A place you can really explore nature one minute in the remote mountains and feel really alive by the sea a short while later.
Our hikes take us along ancient paths and mule tracks where in many places time has stood still. We’ve picked some great hikes that showcase this landscape and offer some awe inspiring views. We never quite leave the coastal views and the ever present sparkling turquoise sea below, reminding us just how high up these mountains are.
The Amalfi Coast is a steep coastline where villages cling to steep rocky hillsides defying logic and almost gravity, with houses coloured in gentle pastel shades.
🛏️ Accommodation & Transport
• Agerola (6 nights) – Twin bedded en-suite rooms at The Casa Pendola (LINK), a boutique family owned Guest House high in the hills
• Transport:
Private group coach: Naples Airport → Agerola → Naples Airport → Naples train station. Also a private coach on the Vesuvius and Pompeii day.
📅 Itinerary
Friday – Arrival & Transfer to the Guest House
There is a single fixed time complimentary transfer from the airport to our accommodation. On arrival, there will be time to settle in, explore the area and visit the local village. In the evening, we will enjoy a relaxed dinner and have the opportunity to get to know each other in our beautiful rural, mountainous surroundings. Our guest house is set outside the village a 10 to 15 minute walk away, so we escape the noise and stay in a more tranquil setting. The Guest House has an unheated swimming pool.
Saturday
• Hike: Bomerano circular
• Distance: 10km (6 miles)
• Grading: Intermediate, one tough uphill, rocky terrain in places
• Ascent: 470m
Today we have a lovely circular hike from our guest house. We take in the summit of Monte Tre Calli (1122m high) from which we can get some stunning and far reaching views of the Peninsula as well as the mountain villages near where we are staying. A short but perfect hike to get to know the area and get our bearings.
After the hike, you'll have free time to explore the charming village of Bomerano or unwind by our private pool.
There’s also optional extra (at cost) local experiences available:
• 🍋 Visit a small family owned Limoncello factory. See how it’s made and sample different varieties (approx 5 Euros)
• 🍝 Hands-on Italian cooking class on a local farm. Make and then eat fresh pasta, mozzarella & tiramisu, with wine (approx 45 Euros)
Sunday
• Hike: Bomerano to Amalfi via Valle delle Ferriere Park
• Distance: Approx 16km (10 miles)
• Grading: Intermediate, some rough and uneven tracks
• Ascent: 480m
• Descent: 1100m
Another hike where we start from the guest house, we have some road walking at the start before departing into the dense wooded mountains on a breath taking trail that provides ever more tempting views of the lush wooded valleys and coastline that we will be exploring. With waterfalls, ancient ruins, mountain rivers and dreamy views this is quite a spectacular day of hiking. To finish it off we hike past scented lemon groves on a trail that delivers us to the coastal town of Amalfi which opens to the sea like a fan. We’ll have time to explore Amalfi’s historic streets and get some well deserved refreshments.
Monday - Free day
Why not take the time to yourself to relax by the guest house pool, indulge in one of Bomerano's numerous cafes or explore the surroundings? You can get a bus from Bomerano to Amalfi and then a bus or boat onto most locations on the Amalfi Coast.
Or you can visit Ravello - a small town considered to be one of the most romantic and beautiful places in southern Italy. Settled on steep terraced slopes high above sea level, this lovely town inspires with memorable views high above the coast below.
Should you desire a more exotic experience, you can visit the island of Capri. Capri is one of Italy’s most stunning islands, a favourite for Roman Emperors several of whom built their villas here.
There is no guide for today, it is a free day and whatever option you choose is self guided, the guide can advise on options and logistics.
Tuesday - Day trip to Vesuvius and Pompeii
Vesuvius is a world renowned volcano that dramatically brought an end to the Roman town of Pompeii in its great eruption of 79 AD. Its fertile soil helps provide some of the great tasting local tomatoes and grapes for the local wines.
Pompeii is an experience to visit, the ruins being mesmerising, fascinating and quite poignant. It’s surprisingly well preserved for a 2000 year old town and is huge, a true time capsule from the days when the Roman Empire ruled much of the world as you walk around this Roman town. Pompeii offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of the ancient Roman world including bakeries, brothels, baths and numerous cobbled streets. You can explore this site either by yourself or join the private organised tour we arrange with our local guide.
Visiting Vesuvius is subject to weather conditions and also tickets being released to the public for sale, they are not always available, if they are not available for our trip dates we will have a short walk on Vesuvius to a historic lava flow instead of visiting the summit.
Wednesday
• Hike: The famous "Sentiero degli dei" (Path of the Gods)
• Distance: 7km (5 miles). Various options to extend, you can decide on the day
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 350m for the standard route
We’re saving this epic hike until our last full day. We hike a winding trail that delicately hugs the rugged mountains as it follows their twists and turns. We get the most dramatic and lofty views of the trip as for much of the hike we can look down to the sea far below. We pass ancient houses, vineyards, woodland and a goat farm.
We visit Positano, considered to be the most picturesque and photogenic town on the coastline. Steeply stacked houses literally tumble down the mountain towards the sea dotted with the most diverse range of pastel colours creating quite a captivating setting. We explore the town losing ourselves in a maze of alleys, a visit to the beach and no doubt a good cafe too are on the cards. You can also explore some very chic boutique shops.
Today offers several route options. The guide will hike the full Path of the Gods, continue down to Positano, and then return the same way to the guesthouse. You can choose to shorten the route at various points, with options including a coastal boat ride or a bus journey. On the day, you can decide whether to take the public bus into Positano or extend the hike and walk down the roughly 1,700 steps.
Thursday – Departure
After breakfast, we head to the airport.
• If you’d like to stay on, Rome is just 1 hour 15 minutes away by high-speed train from Naples, with regular flights back to London.
• After the airport we have a 2nd complimentary stop at Naples central train station.
• You can extend your stay in Naples to explore its museums, cafés and neighbourhoods.
🍽️ Food
Breakfast is provided daily by the guest house. On the 4 main hiking/sightseeing days, a local bakery supplies a packed lunch (meat or vegetarian). Most guests join optional group meals on the first and last night; on other evenings you are free to choose from local restaurants and cafés. Typical dinners cost €12–20 (excluding drinks).
Lunch packs come from a local bakery and are available as meat or vegetarian only, they cannot be adjusted to meet any other requirements. Guests with other dietary requirements may wish to supplement these with additional items purchased locally.
Dietary requirements:
• Vegetarian food can be catered for
• Some requirements (including vegan, nut-free, lactose free, gluten free, onion free) cannot be catered for
• Gluten-free options in restaurants are more limited than in the UK due to the local reliance on pasta, bread and pizza. For those avoiding gluten, the most reliable choices are naturally gluten-free foods such as salads, fruit and vegetables.
💷 Cost & Booking
• £944.
How to book:
• Click “Attend” and pay a £200 deposit by PayPal to secure your space
• Remainder due within 7 days (by bank transfer) - we'll email details
• Payment details are emailed 1 week before the balance deadline
Payment terms:
• Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
• When the trip is sold out, fully paid spaces may be advertised to the same gender (see FAQ for details)
✅ Price Includes
• 6 nights’ accommodation in a family run, boutique guest house sharing twin bedded ensuite single gender bedrooms
• Breakfast each day
• 4 packed lunches
• Complimentary fixed time airport transfer at the start. Also the transfer to Naples airport or Naples city on the final day
• Transfers to Pompeii and Vesuvius and throughout the day
• Travel on local public bus for the hiking day to Amalfi
• Use of the Guest House private pool (subject to being operational)
• Hikes by a trained guide (Outdoor First Aider)
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations, including financial protection
❌ Price Excludes
• Flights, dinners, 1 lunch
• Entry to Pompeii (20 Euros) and Mount Vesuvius (11 Euros)
• 1.5 Euros per night Tourist Tax: LINK
✈️ Flights, Start & End Times
All times below are local Italian time.
Arrival – Friday (Naples Airport → Agerola)
For anyone arriving on one of the suggested flights below or already at the airport – we offer a complimentary group transfer, departing 10:30am from Naples Airport. We will wait up to 3 hours for delays on the listed flights below only.
Inbound flights – 02.10.2026
• Jet2 flight: LS1517
5:55am from London Stansted (STN) → Naples (NAP) landing 9:45am
• EasyJet flight: EZY2493
6:15am from Luton (LTN) → Naples (NAP) landing 10:05am
• EasyJet flight: EZY8355
6:25am from London Gatwick (LGW) → Naples (NAP) landing 10:10am
If you arrive later or on a different flight, you’ll need to make your own way to the accommodation. Flights are not part of the package. You are responsible for reaching the meeting point, even if your flight is delayed or changed so please ensure your travel insurance covers travel disruption.
Return – Thursday
After breakfast, we depart at 8:30am. We expect to arrive at our Naples Airport drop off between approximately 9:50am and 10:20am, depending on traffic and road conditions.
As this arrival time cannot be guaranteed, we recommend booking a return flight with a generous time buffer. If you have not visited Naples before, we suggest continuing with the group to Naples Central station, arriving around 30 minutes later, giving you time to explore the city before taking a late afternoon or evening flight home.
If you choose an earlier flight, you do so entirely at your own risk and must allow sufficient time for possible delays, including traffic, roadworks, accidents, vehicle breakdowns, delays departing the accommodation or other unforeseen circumstances. Outdooraholics cannot accept responsibility for missed flights or onward travel arrangements. Your travel insurance should include cover for travel disruption.
🛡️ Insurance & Entry Requirements
It is essential that you have travel insurance which covers:
• Emergency medical treatment
• Hiking (up to 1200m in this case)
• Cancellation and curtailment
• Travel disruption (e.g. if you cannot reach the start of the trip due to delayed or cancelled flights)
You will be required to provide a copy of your insurance policy. Without valid insurance, we cannot accept you onto the trip and no refund will be due in this case.
Outdooraholics cannot verify what any policy covers – you must confirm this directly with your insurer. The guide accepting your policy details is not confirmation that it is valid or adequate.
Entry requirements:
• Valid travel documents for Italy, including a passport and visa if required
• Italy is in the EU – please check entry rules for your nationality
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NEW - TOUGH HIKE 21km Challenge - Surrey 2 Peaks 640m ASCENT
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GBThis is a shorter version of our popular Surrey 3 Peaks route, ideal for anyone looking for a challenge or training for bigger adventures. Don't be fooled though, at 21km with 640m of ascent, it's still a demanding hike.
Your guide designed this route and knows these hills very well. He was born on the North Downs and spent 18 years living in the Surrey Hills woodlands we'll be hiking through.
📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 13 miles (21km)
• Grading: Challenging
• Ascent: 640m
• Hiking time: 5 to 5.5 hours
• Cost: £33 (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 & photo
• Time: Meet 8:10am, leave 8:25am for the 8:41am train
• Return: 6:45pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Conquer the two highest peaks in Surrey — Leith Hill (294m) & Holmbury Hill (261m)
• Hike through the Surrey Hills AONB, one of England’s most beautiful landscapes
• See the historic Leith Hill Tower with its sweeping panoramas
• A superb training hike for major challenges (Yorkshire Three Peaks, National Three Peaks, Kilimanjaro, Toubkal, Everest Base Camp etc)🥾 Hike Description
This is a shorter version of the Surrey 3 Peaks - a formidable challenge often called the Yorkshire cousins as it rivals the Yorkshire Three Peaks in length and ascent. We take on the two highest points in Surrey: Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill, following ancient sandy trails and woodland ridges across the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrey is the most wooded county in England, and this route showcases its very best trails.Starting from Holmwood, our route climbs first to Leith Hill (294m), the highest point in the South East of England. Here the summit is crowned by the 18th-century gothic Leith Hill Tower, offering some of the most far-reaching views of any of our hikes — south to the sea and the South Downs, and north as far as central London landmarks on a clear day.
From there, we continue along sandy trails and woodland ridges to Holmbury Hill (261m), where the remains of an Iron Age fort overlook the forested Weald below.
Toughness (Please Read):
This is a very tough, and hilly hike with over 600m of total ascent. Expect steep sections, some loose ground, and a short section where you need to use your hands it's so steep. The pace will average 4.0–4.4 km/h and the hike will not be slowed down or cut short.It is not suitable for beginners. Only experienced and fit walkers should join. If a participant is unable to keep pace or complete the hike, there are places they can arrange a taxi to leave the hike. If you have any doubts about your ability, we recommend choosing one of our less demanding hikes instead.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch and hike snacks, it's a long hike
• 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)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
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26 attendees - £33.00
NEW - TOUGH HIKE 21km Challenge - Surrey 2 Peaks 640m ASCENT
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GBThis is a shorter version of our popular Surrey 3 Peaks route, ideal for anyone looking for a challenge or training for bigger adventures. Don't be fooled though, at 21km with 640m of ascent, it's still a demanding hike.
Your guide designed this route and knows these hills very well. He was born on the North Downs and spent 18 years living in the Surrey Hills woodlands we'll be hiking through.
📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 13 miles (21km)
• Grading: Challenging
• Ascent: 640m
• Hiking time: 5 to 5.5 hours
• Cost: £33 (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 and at the lunch stop📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & photo
• Time: Meet 8:10am, leave 8:25am for the 8:41am train
• Return: 5:45pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Conquer the two highest peaks in Surrey — Leith Hill (294m) & Holmbury Hill (261m)
• Hike through the Surrey Hills AONB, one of England’s most beautiful landscapes
• See the historic Leith Hill Tower with its sweeping panoramas
• A superb training hike for major challenges (Yorkshire Three Peaks, National Three Peaks, Kilimanjaro, Toubkal, Everest Base Camp etc)🥾 Hike Description
This is a shorter version of the Surrey 3 Peaks - a formidable challenge often called the Yorkshire cousins as it rivals the Yorkshire Three Peaks in length and ascent. We take on the two highest points in Surrey: Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill, following ancient sandy trails and woodland ridges across the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrey is the most wooded county in England, and this route showcases its very best trails.Starting from Holmwood, our route climbs first to Leith Hill (294m), the highest point in the South East of England. Here the summit is crowned by the 18th-century gothic Leith Hill Tower, offering some of the most far-reaching views of any of our hikes — south to the sea and the South Downs, and north as far as central London landmarks on a clear day.
From there, we continue along sandy trails and woodland ridges to Holmbury Hill (261m), where the remains of an Iron Age fort overlook the forested Weald below.
Toughness (Please Read):
This is a very tough, and hilly hike with over 600m of total ascent. Expect steep sections, some loose ground, and a short section where you need to use your hands it's so steep. The pace will average 4.0–4.4 km/h and the hike will not be slowed down or cut short.It is not suitable for beginners. Only experienced and fit walkers should join. If a participant is unable to keep pace or complete the hike, there are places they can arrange a taxi to leave the hike. If you have any doubts about your ability, we recommend choosing one of our less demanding hikes instead.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch and hike snacks, it's a long hike
• If time allows - brief 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)📲 Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
Instagram 📸
Facebook page & Photos group📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
29 attendees - £31.00
BEGINNERS HIKE 15km Castles of Kent, Lullingstone Country Park & Darent Valley
Victoria Station, next to WHSmith in the centre of the station, SW1E 5ND, London, GBKey Info:
• Distance: 9 miles (15km)
• Grading: Beginner but it has 2 long steep hills, we take these gently and wait at the top
• Ascent: 290m
• Hiking time: 4 to 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 pubMeeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:55am train
• Return: 5:21pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)Highlights
• Admire Lullingstone Castle and its tranquil lakeside setting
• Walk a scenic stretch of the Darent Valley Path
• Pass the site of Lullingstone Roman Villa, dating back to around 100 AD
• Explore Lullingstone Country Park, home to 800-year-old trees
• Visit the ruins of Eynsford Castle, a Norman fortification from 1088
• Hike beneath the striking Eynsford Rail Viaduct, with its 22m-high brick arches
• Stroll through three charming Kentish villages — Otford, Shoreham and EynsfordHike Description
We begin in the historic village of Otford, occupied for at least 3,000 years. Through the ages, it has been home to Iron Age farmers, Romans, royalty and archbishops. From here our route leads into the tranquil woods and grasslands of the Kentish countryside, reaching Shoreham before following the Darent Valley Path into the heart of the valley.The trail takes us into the beautiful Lullingstone Country Park, internationally important for its collection of ancient trees. Beech, ash, oak, sweet chestnut and hornbeam all thrive here, with some specimens thought to be over 800 years old. Emerging from the woodland, we arrive at Lullingstone Castle, set beside its peaceful lake, before continuing to the site of Lullingstone Roman Villa — a rare survival of a Roman estate house first built around 100 AD.
From here we continue through rolling Kent fields, rewarded with views of the impressive Eynsford Rail Viaduct, its nine red-brick arches towering 22 metres above the valley floor.
Our hike concludes in the charming village of Eynsford, where we explore the evocative ruins of Eynsford Castle, a Norman stronghold built in 1088. With its riverside setting, ancient remains and traditional cottages, the village provides a perfect finale to a day steeped in history and countryside beauty.
Guide:
• Leader: JOHN
• Contact (hike day only): 07508 511026️ 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)Explore More & Stay Connected
Day hikes list
Calendar - All trips
Instagram
Facebook page & Photos groupTerms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
21 attendees - £31.00
HIKE 18km 🦌 Knole Deer Park, Medieval Manor & the Kent Downs
Charing Cross Station, WC2N 5DR, London, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 11 miles (18km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• 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] 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
• 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
• 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
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