Name: May Bank holiday, Hiking, Snowdon and the mountains of Wales
Start: 2026-05-01T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre

## 🎄 **Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk – Hackney Wick to Tower Hill via Victoria Park & Thames Path**

Celebrate the festive season with our *Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk*! This joyful 10km route follows the scenic **Thames Path**, weaving through **Victoria Park**, the vibrant waterways of **Regent’s Canal**, and the atmospheric **Limehouse Basin** before finishing near the historic **Tower of London**.
Breathe in the crisp winter air, enjoy riverside views, and join fellow Londoners for a heartwarming afternoon walk filled with holiday cheer. This is a beginner-friendly route along flat, paved paths — perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit while supporting a great cause.

This year, we’re proud to walk in support of **[Jaya Mental Health](https://jayamentalhealth.org.uk/)**, a UK charity improving access to mental health care across South Asia — including Nepal’s remote Mustang region, where we’ve had the privilege to hike and connect with local communities. Your donations help fund training for health professionals and bring vital mental health support to underserved communities.

Support our fundraising efforts via JustGiving 👉 [https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth ](where we’ve had the privilege to hike and connect with local communities.)Guide donnation £10

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### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info

**Meeting Point:** 13:00 – **Hackney Wick Station** (outside the main entrance)
**Hike Start:** 13:10
**Lunch:** N/A
**Finish:** Approx. 16:00 – **Tower Hill Station**
🎅 Afterwards, join us for Christmas drinks and festive fun at **The Liberty Bounds, 15 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AA**.

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### 📍 Hike Overview

**Grade:** Beginner (gentle riverside paths)
**Distance:** 10 km
**Duration:** Approx. 3 hrs
**Terrain:** Flat, riverside and canal paths
**Pace:** Social – with plenty of photo stops and festive chatter!

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### 💰 Cost

This is a charity walk — please donate via the JustGiving page 🙏
[https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth](where we’ve had the privilege to hike and connect with local communities.)

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### 🎒 What to Bring

✅ Comfortable walking shoes or boots
✅ Santa hat or festive accessory!
✅ Warm layers and waterproofs (just in case)
✅ Reusable water bottle and snacks
✅ Contactless/Oyster for travel

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### 💬 What to Expect

A festive, social, and inclusive afternoon filled with Christmas cheer, riverside views, and friendly faces. Most people join solo — and leave with new friends. Expect laughter, holiday music, and the spirit of giving.

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### 🧭 Qualified, Insured Hike Leaders

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Gary

🎄 Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk – Hackney Wick to Tower Hill🎄

Hackney Wick Railway Station

This hiking weekend, our adventure takes us deep into the heart of Wales to Eryri, (Snowdonia National Park), Eryri boasts a rugged hiking terrain with towering mountains, tranquil lakes, meandering rivers, and charming villages like Betws y Coed and Beddgelert.

It's also home to the imposing Yr Wydffa, commonly known as Snowdon, standing as the loftiest peak in both Wales and England at a towering height of 3,560 feet (1,085 meters). We hike Snowdon The the crown jewel of our hiking weekend adventure.

Our base for the adventure is the cozy hamlet of Rhyd Ddu, strategically positioned for a quintessential hiking experience.
Within proximity, we have an array of hiking options, including Moel Elio Ridge, Nantlle Ridge Moel Hebog, and many more possibilities.

**COST:** **£240**

**INCLUDES:** Two guided hikes, three breakfasts, Two pack lunches, Three nights dormitory accommodation, one evening meal.

**NOT INCLUDED:** Transport, Sunday evening meal (pub booked) Monday lunch

**GRADE:** Intermediate, hiking on mountain trails.

**Friday**
Meeting Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre Yr Hen Ysgol, Rhyd-Ddu, Caernarfon LL54 6TL. when you have signed up I will add you to a WhatsApp car share group (you can be refunded if you can't secure a car share) or transport. I should be there for 18:00

**Saturday/Sunday**
Hiking the local classics with our main objective for the weekend is Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) there is also the possibility to hike Moel Elio Ridge, Nantlle Ridge Moel Hebog, and many more possibilities.

**Monday:** Depart hostel 11:00 free morning in Betws y Coed, or depart for home

**GETTING THERE:**
when you have signed up I will add you to a WhatsApp car share group (you can be refunded if you can't secure a car share) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lsEBDgomztxwkHiRonUIPWFJGA62GtjDVXZ0E7zS48Y/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lsEBDgomztxwkHiRonUIPWFJGA62GtjDVXZ0E7zS48Y/edit?usp=sharing)

**Kit List [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15boIC24HNwHtGaf9j0Vlj0liRLDMa4f4ZXJBsQbJfT4/edit?usp=sharing)**

GO London Hiking

Neil Froggitt

May Bank holiday, Hiking, Snowdon and the mountains of Wales

Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre

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