What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in meeting like-minded people and socialising by participating in hiking adventures. All skill levels are welcome. We started this group in 2018 to help people get connected, travel together and explore amazing natural wonders.
With us you get to:
🚌 Discover destinations that are not easily reached by public transport. London Social Hiking is the ONLY hiking group that holds the licence to operate minibuses. All our experiences are unique!
🗺️ Be part of a small group (max 15 people). A lot of you guys agree that small-group tours offer a more rewarding experience, more flexible itineraries and better opportunities to connect with fellow hikers and nature.
🥾 All trips are led by qualified and knowledgeable Mountain Leaders and Lowland Leaders.
💰 London Social Hiking is a not-for-profit group, therefore you get an amazing value too! The price of the hikes covers the running costs of the group and is significantly lower than what a commercial operator would charge for similar trips.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🏠💜 Crooked Houses of Lavenham & Carpets of Purple Heather on Suffolk Coastibis London City - Shoreditch, London£78.00
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Travel in a small group (max 15 people) by a private minibus and discover the most beautiful trails in Britain!
We’ve created a list of FAQs to help you.
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A new destination for London Social Hiking! On this trip, we decided to show you the best of Suffolk – both inland and the coast.
In the morning, we'll head off for a relaxing walk between the charming villages of Long Melford and Lavenham. Lavenham, located in the heart of the tranquil Suffolk countryside, is considered to be Britain's best-preserved medieval village. The village is famous for its many unusual, timber-framed, brightly-painted houses, which are noticeably crooked, leaning on each other as if for support.
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile.
He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile.
He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,
And they all lived together in a little crooked house.Remember that nursery rhyme? It is believed to be inspired by Lavenham.
500 years ago, Lavenham was the 14th richest town in England, thanks to the booming wool trade. Wealthy wool merchants built grand houses, churches and other beautiful buildings, which we can still see today.
After stopping for lunch at Lavenham and taking many pictures, we'll drive to the seaside to discover the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our trail will take us to the unspoilt natural shingle Dunwich Beach and beautiful Dunwich Heath. It is one of the jewels in Suffolk’s crown and is especially known for the glorious mantle of purple heather, that covers it each summer, with the North Sea as a stunning backdrop. Typically, heather flowers between July and September, so don't miss this perfect opportunity!
The trip is suitable for BEGINNERS, as both walks are almost entirely flat.
ITINERARY
07:45 Meet outside ibis London City – Shoreditch Hotel, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (near Aldgate East Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
10:00-12:00 Hike from Long Melford to Lavenham (difficulty: Easy, distance: 7km, ascent: 70m)
12:00-12:30 Walk to the most beautiful medieval houses of Lavenham
12:30-13:15 Lunch in Lavenham, free time to explore gift shops
13:15 Departure
14:45-16:45 Hike to Dunwich Heath and Beach in the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (difficulty: Easy, distance: 6km, ascent: 20m)
16:45 Departure
19:30 London, we'll drop you off near Bow Road Underground StationTRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
SAFETY
This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Lavenham):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.
THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES
- Transport throughout the trip
- Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
- Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
- Professional event organisation
- Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
- Admin fee
- 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
- Food
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
- Sunscreen (if sunny)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
- Water (min 1L)
- Packed lunch (optional)
- Walking poles (optional)
REVIEWS ⭐
We have hosted over 500 events on Meetup, you have left us a huge number of positive reviews! We’re very proud to have achieved 4.8 out of 5 average event rating. Please keep sharing your feedback to help us make trips even better!
JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
This is where we share pictures from our events. Feel free to use for inspiration on where to go next!
Facebook group link and Instagram
REFUND POLICY
You can check our refund policy here.
- 🏖️ NEW Sandbanks, Bournemouth & Christchurch Harbour – Day Trip to the Seaside!Novotel London West, London£78.00
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Travel in a small group (max 15 people) by a private minibus and discover the most beautiful trails in Britain!
We’ve created a list of FAQs to help you.
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Come and celebrate the last day of summer with a relaxing one-day escape from the capital to some of England’s best beaches! This trip was created specifically for the warmer weather, to combine some easy hiking and allow plenty of free time to enjoy the iconic Sandbanks and Bournemouth's beaches. These stunning beaches with wide golden sands backed by sand dunes regularly win awards as the country's top seaside destinations, including many prestigious Blue Flag awards.
We’ll start the day by exploring Christchurch Harbour and Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve. After a short climb to the summit of Hengistbury Head, we'll be rewarded with fantastic views across the New Forest, the Isle of Wight and the Purbeck Hills. We'll then follow the promenade along the sandy and picturesque beaches to Bournemouth Pier, where we'll stop for lunch for one hour. Don't forget to bring your swimwear, flip flops and a beach towel if you fancy taking a refreshing dip in the sea or walking barefoot on the sand!
We'll then take a short drive to the Miami-like peninsula of Sandbanks. Sandbanks has always attracted celebrities, with its multi-million-pound properties, yacht clubs and world-famous beaches. Past and present residents of Sandbanks include John Lennon, J.R.R. Tolkien, Rick Stein, Liam Gallagher and many others! You'll have time to sunbathe and relax on the four-mile stretch of glorious coastline near Sandbanks Beach, and enjoy spectacular views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island on the other side.
DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY
Distance: 8 miles (13km).
Ascent: 50m.
Difficulty: Easy.ITINERARY
07:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
10:30-14:00 Hike from Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve to Bournemouth Pier
14:00-15:00 Free time for swimming, refreshments and enjoying Bournemouth's seafront
15:15 Departure
15:30-16:45 Free time at Sandbanks Beach
17:00 Departure
19:45 London, HammersmithTRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Sandbanks):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.
THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES
- Transport throughout the trip
- Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
- Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Lowland Leader
- Professional event organisation
- Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
- Admin fee
- 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
- Food
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
Your guide will be Lily (07450435289, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
- Sunscreen (if sunny)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
- Swimwear, flip flops and a towel
- Water (min 1L)
- Packed lunch (optional)
REVIEWS ⭐
We have hosted over 500 events on Meetup, you have left us a huge number of positive reviews! We’re very proud to have achieved 4.8 out of 5 average event rating. Please keep sharing your feedback to help us make trips even better!
JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
This is where we share pictures from our events. Feel free to use for inspiration on where to go next!
Facebook group link and Instagram
REFUND POLICY
You can check our refund policy here.
- 🏴 Break for the Border: Wye Gorge, King Arthur's Cave & Symonds YatNovotel London West, London£78.00
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Travel in a small group (max 15 people) by a private minibus and discover the most beautiful trails in Britain!
We’ve created a list of FAQs to help you.
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Join London Social Hiking on a trip to the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty! The Wye Valley is well-known for its beautiful river landscapes, dramatic limestone gorges, native woodlands, impressive geology, historic hill forts, castles and abbeys. On this trip, we'll discover the River Wye – Britain's fifth longest river and certainly one of the most scenic. Much of the lower length of the river defines the border between England and Wales. We'll be hiking in Wales, with England on the other shore!
We'll do two short hikes, taking in the highlights of the area. On our first hike, we'll visit the famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock. This limestone outcrop is perched 120 metres above the River Wye and provides spectacular views of the river snaking its way through the gorge. The pleasant woodland trail will take us through nature reserves to the limestone rock towers of the Seven Sisters and the dramatic King Arthur’s Cave, which provided a refuge for mammoths, hyenas and rhinoceros in prehistoric times. We'll cross the Indiana Jones style suspension bridge and also pass the distinctive red and white house, which famously featured in the Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ (Otis's and Jean's home).
After resting and having lunch and hot drinks, we'll take a short drive to the start of the second walk. This hike features the picturesque viewpoint known as the Eagle's Nest. The Eagle's Nest boasts unrivalled views down the Wye Valley to the rocks of Wintour's Leap, Chepstow, the Severn bridges and the estuary. The superb woodland path will lead us along the edge of an escarpment to the extraordinary Giant’s Cave and the Grotto, before finally descending to Chepstow and its beautifully preserved, 11th-century Chepstow Castle.
This trip is suitable for reasonably fit BEGINNERS – a great way to experience hiking before joining our more difficult hikes! 🤩
ITINERARY
07:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
11:00-13:30 Symonds Yat Rock, King Arthur's Cave and the Seven Sisters walk (difficulty: Moderate, distance: 7km, ascent: 280m)
13:30-14:15 Lunch near Symonds Yat Rock Café
15:00-17:30 Eagle's Nest, Wyndcliff, Lover's Leap and the Giant's Cave walk (difficulty: Moderate, distance: 6km, ascent: 150m). Alternatively, you can choose to visit the 11th-century Chepstow Castle.
17:45 Departure
20:30 London, Hammersmith.TRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
SAFETY
This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Wye Gorge):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.
THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES
- Transport throughout the trip
- Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
- Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
- Professional event organisation
- Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
- Admin fee
- 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
- Water (min 1L)
- Packed lunch
- Walking poles (optional)
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.
REVIEWS ⭐
We have hosted over 500 events on Meetup, you have left us a huge number of positive reviews! We’re very proud to have achieved 4.8 out of 5 average event rating. Please keep sharing your feedback to help us make trips even better!
JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
This is where we share pictures from our events. Feel free to use for inspiration on where to go next!
Facebook group link and Instagram
REFUND POLICY
You can check our refund policy here.
- ⛵ Hiking the Isle of PortlandNovotel London West, London£78.00
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Travel in a small group (max 15 people) by a private minibus and discover the most beautiful trails in Britain!
We’ve created a list of FAQs to help you.
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London Social Hiking is off to discover the Isle of Portland, the southernmost point of the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site and the venue for sailing events during the 2012 Olympics!
The Isle of Portland is 6 kilometres long by 3 kilometres wide and is connected to the mainland by the breath-taking sweep of the shingle ridge of Chesil Beach. On this walk, we'll explore dramatic, rugged limestone cliffs and hidden coves, and enjoy stunning coastal views and landscapes shaped by centuries of military activity, farming, fishing and quarrying. Did you know that the world-famous Portland stone has been quarried here since Roman times, and many famous buildings – including St Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, Tower Bridge and the United Nations headquarters in New York – were built using it?
The hike will finish at the fishing village of Chiswell, where we'll enjoy well-deserved drinks and refreshments next to Chesil Beach – one of the best sunset locations in Dorset! 🌅
HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
- Breath-taking clifftop views along Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon
- Small secluded beach at Church Ope Cove
- Pulpit Rock and Portland Bill Lighthouse
- Dramatic views to the cliffs of Purbeck and Portland Harbour
- The ‘Spirit of Portland’ sculpture which depicts a fisherman and a quarryman to represent the two main industries of the Isle
- Tout Quarry Sculpture Park – a former quarry that is now home to over 60 sculptures, carved from Portland stone
- The Olympic Rings sculpture, created to celebrate the 2012 Olympics, in which Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy hosted the sailing events
DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY
Distance: 9 miles (15km).
Ascent: 290m.
Difficulty: Easy.ITINERARY
07:45 meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station); 08:00 sharp departure; 11:30-16:45 Isle of Portland circuit walk; 16:45-17:15 drinks and refreshments by the sea; 17:15 departure; 20:00 London, Hammersmith.
TRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Portland):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.
THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES
- Transport throughout the trip
- Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
- Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Lowland Leader
- Professional event organisation
- Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
- Admin fee
- 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
Your guide will be Lily (07450435289, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
- Sunscreen (if sunny)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
- Packed lunch
- Water (min 1L)
- Walking poles (optional)
- Gaiters (optional)
REVIEWS ⭐
We have hosted over 500 events on Meetup, you have left us a huge number of positive reviews! We’re very proud to have achieved 4.8 out of 5 average event rating. Please keep sharing your feedback to help us make trips even better!
JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
This is where we share pictures from our events. Feel free to use for inspiration on where to go next!
Facebook group link and Instagram
REFUND POLICY
You can check our refund policy here.
