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🥾 Christmas Eve Walk & Social – South Bank, Royal Parks & Kensington Gardens and post walk Drinks 🍷
Celebrate the festive season with a joyful Christmas Eve social walk through some of London’s most iconic landmarks and royal parks. Starting from Waterloo Station, we’ll follow the South Bank past the Thames’ festive lights before crossing Westminster Bridge to admire Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
From here, we wander through St James’s Park, one of London’s oldest royal parks, home to pelicans, lakes, and stunning palace views. Continuing west, our path leads into Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, where we’ll pass the glittering Kensington Palace — the residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
We’ll finish at Paddington Station (Lancaster Gate side), where you can join us for optional festive drinks at The Mad Bishop & Bear, a traditional pub perched above the station — the perfect place to toast the holidays with fellow hikers and new friends.

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🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info
Meeting time: 13:00 Waterloo Station at the Windrush Statue
Distance: 10 km
Duration: approx. 3 hrs (finishing around 16:00)
Ends: Paddington Station (Lancaster Gate side)
Optional social: Drinks at The Mad Bishop & Bear
Price: This is free walk but donations to our chosen Christmas charity Jaya Mental Health would be greatly appreciated please donate via the JustGiving page 🙏
[https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth](💰 Cost. suggested donation £5

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📍 Walk Overview
Grade: Beginner / Social 🥾
Terrain: Urban paths and park trails
Pace: Relaxed, social walk – plenty of photo stops and festive cheer

This year, we’re proud to walk in support of Jaya Mental Health, 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.

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🎒 What to Bring
✅ Comfortable walking shoes or trainers
✅ Warm layers and waterproof jacket
✅ Water and light snacks
✅ Oyster/Contactless card for London travel
✅ Festive hat or jumper optional 🎅

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💬 What to Expect
Our hikes are friendly, inclusive, and social, the perfect way to enjoy London’s parks, sights, and community spirit. Most people join solo and leave with new friends. Expect laughter, festive vibes, and a relaxed pace, a perfect Christmas Eve escape before the big day!

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## 🥾 New Year Noodle – Vauxhall to Victoria Walk

See in the last afternoon of the year with a friendly urban adventure through London’s iconic landmarks and hidden green spaces. Starting from Vauxhall Underground Station, we’ll wander through Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and Archbishop’s Park, then cross the Westminster Bridge for skyline views of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster.
We’ll pause in Deans Yard beside Westminster Abbey, stroll through the serene College Garden, St John’s Gardens, and Millbank Gardens, then follow leafy paths through Pimlico and the Churchill Gardens Wildflower Meadow. The route continues via elegant Warwick Square before finishing at Victoria Station, just in time for an optional celebratory drink at The Willow Walk Pub.
A relaxed, social 10 km stroll to close out 2025, perfect for meeting like-minded Londoners and soaking up the festive spirit before the fireworks begin!

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### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info

Start: 13:00 – Vauxhall Underground Station (Lambeth Place Exit)
End: Victoria Station (optional drinks at The Willow Walk Pub)
Distance: 10 km Duration: ≈ 3 hours Grade: Beginner 🥾
Pace: Relaxed and social, with plenty of photo stops
Price: This is free walk but donations to our chosen Christmas charity Jaya Mental Health would be greatly appreciated please donate via the JustGiving page 🙏
[https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth](💰 Cost. suggested donation £5

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### 🎒 What to Bring

✅ Comfortable walking shoes or trainers
✅ Warm layers & waterproof jacket – winter weather can change quickly
✅ Water & snacks
✅ Contactless or Travelcard for travel

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### 💬 What to Expect

Join a welcoming community of Londoners, expats and solo adventurers for this easy, social walk through historic and scenic parts of London. No hiking boots required — just bring good vibes and festive cheer!
🧭 Led by qualified and insured GO London Hiking leaders experienced in group management and urban navigation.

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### 📲 Stay Connected

📱 WhatsApp: 07968585224
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🎟️ Eventbrite Page: GO London Events
📸 Instagram: @golondonhiking
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## 🎒 What to Bring

✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
✅ Waterproof jacket & suitable layers
✅ Packed lunch, water & snacks
✅ Travelcard or contactless for train

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💬 What to Expect
Our hikes are social, inclusive, and fun. Expect a welcoming community of Londoners, expats, solo walkers, professionals, and nature lovers. Most people join solo – and leave with new friends.
🧭 Qualified, Insured Hike Leaders
All GO London events are led by qualified, experienced, and fully insured hike leaders, trained in outdoor safety, navigation, and group management.
✅ RSVP now – spaces are limited.

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## 📲 Stay Connected

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DATES: 9 days 14th - 22th November 2026
This adventure takes us deep into the Middle East, the heart of Bedouin country, where ancient trade routes crisscross the landscape. For centuries nomads traded spices, salt, and pearls between the ports of the Persian Gulf and the imperial cities of Jerusalem, Medina, and far beyond.
Led by Bedouin guides, we enter Petra—“The Rose City” one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We trek from the secret entrance of Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), following time-worn Nabataean paths through open desert and rocky terrain. Surrounded by mountains and Bedouin camps, we steadily climb, passing through ever-narrowing wadis and weathered cliffscapes. Along the way, we encounter hand-carved monuments, tombs, and temples before reaching the narrow canyon that reveals our first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, where we exit this remarkable site.
After a night in a hotel, the journey continues into Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) based himself during his Arab campaigns.
This vast desert landscape is dominated by massive rock formations, sculpted over milenia into natural arches, gorges, and eerie shapes. We camp with the Bedouin, experiencing unparalleled sunsets and crystal-clear skies—perfect for stargazing.
Our adventure ends with a return to Amman, where we share a post-trip meal and recount stories of an unforgettable journey.

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GRADE: Moderate, hiking on good trails, with day packs (baggage transferred by car)

COST: £200 deposit on RSVP
To GO Venture LTD Sort code 04-00-03 Account number 59563977

Trip Reference: J112026
£950 balance payable by 20th Sept 2025 to Total £1150 (Click here or contact me 07968585224)
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INCLUDED: Accommodation, transport, baggage transfer, guided hikes, local guide and support team, most meals (see itinerary)
Accommodation: 4 nights twin rooms in guesthouses 4 nights camping

NOT INCLUDED: International flights, airport transfer, drinks, travel insurance, lunches, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips

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