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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: £914
• 🥾 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
🌟 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 are available as meat or vegetarian only. 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) 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.
• We must be aware of all dietary needs before booking, please email us first to confirm if your requirements can be accommodated: info@outdooraholics.co.uk
💷 Cost & Booking
• £914.
How to book:
• Click “Attend” and pay a £200 deposit by PayPal to secure your space
• Remainder due by Sunday 28th June 2026 (by bank transfer)
• 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
The trip ends after breakfast. At 8:45am we depart to Naples airport eta 10:00 to 11:00 (Safest to book flight to allow for delays, traffic, issues etc). There is a 2nd drop off to Naples train station for those who would like to explore the city and return home later in the evening or the next day.
Please book return flights with a comfortable buffer, as we are not responsible for missed connections; your travel insurance should cover delays or disruption. Due to risks of delays in the journey/accidents/breakdowns/road works etc, we recommend exploring Naples and taking an evening flight.
🛡️ 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
❓ Want to Know More?
• 🔍 New to Our Overseas Trips? – Perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”
• 🏢 About Us – Who Outdooraholics are, credibility & history
• ❓ FAQs – Answers to the most common queries
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- £100.00
FULL Albania Coast Jewel of the Adriatic. Kayaking, Hiking & Watersports WEEKEND
Tirana airport, Tirana, ALTRIP FULL
We've now added our Albania kayaking date for 2027:
https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/314674209If it's this year you're keen on, our next overseas trip with spaces is in September: https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/312165967
Swap Croatia’s crowds for Albania’s wild Riviera on a long weekend of sea kayaking, coastal hiking and beach time. Paddle to sea caves and hidden coves, glide along clear Ionian waters, and land on Gjipe Bay’s canyon-backed beach – one of the coast’s most dramatic spots.
Hike the White Trail to remote San Andreas Bay for a swim in Ionian-blue water. Evenings are for sundowners and seafood in lively Dhërmi with it's beach bars, and the trip finishes with a night in Tirana to explore its cafés, squares and nightlife before flying home.
📏 Key Info
• 🌙 Nights: 3 (Fri–Mon)
• 💷 Cost: £427
• 🥾 Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate 3–4 hrs hiking
• 🛶 Activities: Sea kayaking, coastal hiking
• 🛌 Room Type: Hotels - Twin ensuite
• 🚐 Transport: Private minibus + speedboat transfer
• 🍽️ Meals Included: All Breakfasts + 2 picnic lunches
• ✈️ Start & End City: Tirana
• 🚐 Airport Transfer: Group transfer included for suggested flights🌟 Trip Highlights
• Stay on the Albanian Riviera coast at Sofo Hotel, Dhërmi (LINK)
• Kayak along the coast to hidden bays and Gjipe Canyon and swim in dazzling blue waters
• Hike the White Trail from Palasë River Delta to San Andreas Bay with panoramic sea and cliff views
• Enjoy a private speedboat ride back along the coast after the hike
• Spend a night in central Tirana, staying at Vila e Arte Hotel (LINK), a great central base to explore the capital
• Private minibus transport for our group throughout the trip
• Small group – limited to 18, with an English-speaking local Albanian guide
• Option to try extra watersports: SUP, windsurfing, waterskiing (subject to conditions & availability)🌅 Trip Description
Nestled between the turquoise waters of Italy and northern Greece, and sharing the same dramatic coastline as Croatia, Albania remains one of Europe’s last undiscovered gems – think Croatia many years ago. With pebble and sandy Mediterranean beaches, rugged mountains, sea cliffs and hidden caves, it offers a remarkably diverse and tranquil natural escape.On this trip you don’t need to choose between a mountain adventure or a beach holiday – this coastline gives you both. We kayak beneath towering coastal peaks through crystal-clear waters to the stunning Gjipe Bay canyon, and we also enjoy a scenic coastal hike along the White Trail.
There’s a balance of structured activity and free time. Relax under the Albanian sun, try watersports, or explore at your own pace. In the evenings, the beach bars, restaurants and music give the area a fun holiday atmosphere.
🛏️ Accommodation & Transport
• Dhërmi (2 nights) – Twin bedded en-suite rooms at Sofo Hotel (LINK), located near the beach
• Tirana (1 night) – Twin bedded en-suite rooms at Vila e Arte Hotel (LINK), a central base for exploring the capital
• Transport:
Private group minibus: Tirana Airport → Dhërmi → Tirana
Private speedboat transfer back along the coast after the San Andreas hike📅 Itinerary
Friday – Arrival & Transfer to the Coast
Arrive at Tirana Airport and transfer by private minibus several hours to the Dhërmi coastline, where we check into our hotel and enjoy our first evening on the coast.The beach here is famous for its crystal-clear waters and blue sea, with bars and restaurants right by the water, perfect for a first swim and sunset drink.
Saturday – Sea Kayaking to Gjipe Bay & Beach Time
We set off by kayak along the coast to one of the most beautiful spots on the Albanian Riviera – Gjipe Bay and its canyon. Here (tide and sea conditions permitting) we may explore the Pirates’ Cave from the inside, a cave once used as shelter by pirates.
The Gjipe Canyon gives off a hint of a mini Grand Canyon with its steep red walls dropping dramatically to the beach.
Afternoon (optional activities):
We return to the main beach in Dhërmi where you can choose from:
• Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)*
• Windsurfing*
• Water-skiing*
• Or simply relax on the beach with a swim or a drink*All extra activities are optional, paid locally and are subject to sea conditions and availability.
Evening free for dinner at local restaurants and to enjoy the lively beach bars if you wish.
Sunday – Coastal Hike & Tirana
Hike: Palasë’s River Delta – Bay of San Andreas
• Distance: 9km (6 miles)
• Grading: Beginner/Intermediate
• Ascent: 240m
• Hiking time: 2.5 – 3.5 hoursThis morning we start from the delta of Palasë Beach, where white pebbles meet turquoise sea – a classic postcard scene. From there we follow the White Trail along cliffs, woodland and open coastal paths, with the clear Ionian Sea visible for much of the route.
We reach beautiful San Andreas Bay, where we have time to enjoy the beach and swim before being collected by a private speedboat for the ride back along the coast – a spectacular finale to the hike.
In the late afternoon/early evening, we transfer by minibus to Tirana and check into our hotel. Our guide departs here, marking the end of the guided portion of the trip. The evening is then yours to explore the capital and its nightlife at your own pace.
Monday – Tirana & Departure
After breakfast in Tirana you’re welcome to:
• Head to the airport (bus or taxi options available), or
• Extend your stay in Tirana to explore its museums, cafés and streets.🍽️ Food
The local cuisine is Mediterranean with strong Italian, Greek and Turkish influences. Fresh seafood, grilled meats, salads, and local dishes feature heavily.Dietary requirements:
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food can be catered for
• Some requirements (e.g. nut-free) cannot be catered for
• We must be aware of all dietary needs before booking – please email us first to confirm if your requirements can be accommodated: info@outdooraholics.co.ukBreakfast is provided each day, and 2 picnic lunches are included (Saturday & Sunday). Dinners are taken at local restaurants, giving you the flexibility to choose what you’d like to eat and how much you spend.
💷 Cost & Booking
• £427How to book:
• Click “Attend” and pay a £100 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 deadlinePayment 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
• 2 nights’ accommodation in twin en-suite hotel rooms in Dhërmi
• 1 night accommodation in twin en-suite hotel rooms in Tirana
• Breakfast daily
• 2 picnic lunches
• Boat ride from San Andreas Bay
• Kayaking: instruction, kayak & kit hire
• Private minibus throughout
• Complimentary fixed time airport transfer
• Local English speaking guide
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations, including financial protection❌ Price Excludes
• Flights, dinners
• Local airport bus on the last day (approx £4)✈️ Flights, Start & End Times
All times below are local Albanian time.Arrival – Friday (Tirana Airport → Dhërmi)
For anyone arriving on one of the suggested flights below or already at the airport – we offer a complimentary group transfer to the coast, departing 12:10pm from Tirana Airport. We will wait up to 3 hours for delays on the listed flights below only.Inbound flights – 05.06.2026
• Wizz Air flight: W95002
05:00 from London Luton (LTN) → Tirana (TIA) landing 09:05
• Ryanair flight: FR8101
07:10 from London Stansted (STN) → Tirana (TIA) landing 11:05
• British Airways flight: BA380
07:30 from London Heathrow (LHR) → Tirana (TIA) landing 11:35If you arrive later or on a different flight, you’ll need to make your own way to the accommodation on the coast. Flights are not part of the package. You are responsible for reaching the meeting point, even if your flight is delayed or changed. Please ensure your travel insurance covers travel disruption.
Return – Monday
The trip ends after breakfast in Tirana, you may:
• Take the bus or a taxi to Tirana Airport
• Stay longer in Tirana🛡️ Insurance & Entry Requirements
It is essential that you have travel insurance which covers:
• Emergency medical treatment
• Kayaking (Level 1) and hiking
• 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 Albania, including a passport and visa if required
• Albania is not in the EU – please check entry rules for your nationality❓ Want to Know More?
• 🔍 New to Our Overseas Trips? – Perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”
• 🏢 About Us – Who Outdooraholics are, credibility & history
• ❓ FAQs – Answers to the most common queries🔗 Explore More & Stay Connected
Foreign trips list 👣
Calendar - All trips 📖
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Your guide is a trained hike leader and kayak instructor. Outdoor activities carry risk. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and clothing. See: Clothing tips.📄 Terms and Conditions
By signing up or attending you agree to these© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
19 attendees - £31.00
HILLY HIKE 22km Bourne Valley - the Mills, Orchards and Knights Manors of Kent
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK, London, al, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 14 miles (22km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 450m
• 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 & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:30am, leave 8:45am for the 8:55am train
• Return: 6:36pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Hike through the lush Bourne Valley in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Pass the vast Fairlawne Estate — a 17th-century mansion now home to a Saudi Prince and once used for royal horse training
• Follow the Greensand Ridge and hike along sections of the historic Greensand Way
• Visit Old Soar Manor — a 13th-century knight’s dwelling and English Heritage site
• Admire traditional Kentish cobnut orchards and colourful apple orchards
• Explore ancient hamlets, mills and woodlands including the historic Basted Mill site
• Visit Shipbourne Common, a designated Special Landscape Area🥾 Hike Description
Our adventure begins at Borough Green, whose heritage stretches back over 2000 years. From here, we follow the tranquil River Bourne, meandering through orchards, meadows, and the rare Kentish cobnut groves. The trail soon ascends into Yopps Green, where we pause to enjoy sweeping views across the valley’s patchwork of fields and woodland.Continuing along the Greensand Ridge, we pass historic hamlets and mills before arriving at the magnificent Fairlawne Estate. This grand 17th-century country mansion sits within over 1,000 acres of parkland and gardens. Once famed as the training ground for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s horses, today it is the private residence of a Saudi Prince.
After lunch, our route carries us deeper into the valley past the remnants of Kent’s milling heritage, where rivers once powered a chain of paper mills for centuries. We then make our way through shady chestnut woodland to reach Old Soar Manor, a 13th-century fortified knight’s dwelling preserved by English Heritage.
The final stage of the hike leads us past the dramatic gorge of the River Bourne and the atmospheric remains of Basted Mill, before crossing Shipbourne Common, a Special Landscape Area, and returning from this rich blend of history, landscapes and hidden gems in the heart of Kent.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: KEVIN
• Contact (hike day only): 07918 329854🍽️ 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 👣
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22 attendees - £36.00
HIKE 20km Chichester - Coastal paths, Estuaries, Bosham Village & Ferry ride
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, Victoria, London SW1E 5ND, UK · London, al, London, GB📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 12 miles (20km)
• Grading: Intermediate
• Ascent: 20m
• Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
• Cost: £36 (includes guided hike + ferry + 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 & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8:30am, leave 8:50am for the 9:05am train
• Return: 7:15pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights
• Explore Chichester Harbour — a 3,700-hectare estuary and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, teeming with wildlife
• Take a ferry ride across the historic Chichester Channel, famously painted by J.M.W. Turner
• Stroll through Chichester Marina, one of the South Coast’s most vibrant harbours with over 1,000 boats
• Visit Chichester, an ancient Roman city fortified after AD 43
• Enjoy peaceful coastal scenery, wildflower meadows, and serene waterways🥾 Hike Description
Our adventure begins in the historic Roman city of Chichester, whose roots stretch back nearly 2,000 years. From here, we set out toward Chichester Harbour, the largest natural estuary in South East England and a protected wildlife sanctuary. The harbour’s expansive tidal waters and saltmarshes are alive with birdlife, making it one of the UK’s richest coastal habitats.We follow a scenic trail past the Bosham Channel, a picturesque stretch of water that has inspired painters, poets, and writers for centuries. Soon we reach the Chichester Channel, once used as a wartime shipping passage and immortalised in a painting by J.M.W. Turner. Here we cross by the traditional ferry, a unique highlight of the day and a chance to admire the waterway up close.
Arriving in the old village of West Itchenor, our route continues to the bustling Chichester Marina, home to more than 1,000 boats and one of the South Coast’s most vibrant harbours. From here, our path meanders past ancient villages, coastal meadows, and historic sites before concluding with a refreshing visit to a local pub — the perfect way to end this coastal journey.
🧭 Guide:
• Leader: BEA
• Contact (hike day only): 07345 241215🍽️ 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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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: 5:33pm 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
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