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The Village of Barnsbury from Roman camp to Victorian squares.
A stroll through the village of Barnsbury to look at the highlights which include Victorian squares, prisons and treelined streets.
 I will explain the history behind Barnsbury from Roman camp to desirable town living covering 2000 years.
£10 cash or card.
I will be there in the event of rain and please be on time.
LEON LIONHEART – Holmwood to Box Hill - (30.5km) / Demanding
*VERY HILLY CHALLENGE WALK - (1 Drop Out Point)*
**OPT A – 17 mi (27.5 km) / 1000m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)**
**OPT B – 19 mi (30.5 km) / 1250m ascent / Very Strenuous (5 paws)**
[Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED 🐾](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6mBtGdskgcT8XIBzC027NsONdvcqduC/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true)
[Link - TRAIL PHOTOS 📷](https://www.meetup.com/tuki-tiger-adventures/photos/35769710/)
The Surrey Hills are steeped in medieval history, scattered with ancient earthworks and long-forgotten ruins, and anchored by market towns such as Guildford, which flourished through medieval life and trade.
This feline-inspired trail – in the vein of King Richard himself, the original Lionheart – criss-crosses historic footpaths, bridleways, and leafy lanes from times past, granting hikers exceptional access to an exquisite landscape of woodlands and testing hills, peppered with plenty of thrills to challenge your kitty prowess and awaken your inner tiger-mite.
A hike forged in the cherished memory of Leon 🐾
**Also advertised here:** [TUKI TIGER ADVENTURES](https://www.meetup.com/tuki-tiger-adventures/) (See full attendees).
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***🏋🏻♂️ FITNESS REQUIRED***
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VERY STRONG – capable of climbing/descending multiple, potentially steep hills at a fast pace with restricted rest time.
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🏞️ ***HIKE HIGHLIGHTS***
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(#) Drop-out point at **17 mi (1000m)** for those who want a shorter adventure.
(#) Cat-tastic panoramic views across the **Surrey Hills**.
(#) Multiple challenging short ascents, occasionally steep.
(#) Outdoor lunch from an impressive hilltop viewpoint.
(#) Scale the memorable summits of both **Leith & Box Hill**.
(#) Celebrate the finish with a well-earned drink in a traditional English pub.
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🥪 ***DAY STRUCTURE***
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Extended break for lunch – Hill viewpoint / Mid hike pub stop (for drinks only) / Walk end pub stop.
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***🌎 MEETING POINT***
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‘PLATFORM 2 EXIT’ to Holmwood Station, no later than specified start time.
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📝 ***LOGISTICS***
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* 8:41 – Train from VICTORIA
* 9:50 – Start walk from HOLMWOOD
* 19:00 – Estimated finish, no guarantees!
(**Linear hike**) – Finish at BOXHILL & WESTHUMBLE Station
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🚂 ***TRAIN TICKET***
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* *'Return to Eastbourne'*
(**No changes required**)
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***💰 COST & PAYMENT - £10***
*Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket*
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(A) PAYPAL – **@tukitiger** using the *‘**Friends & Family**'* option ONLY!
(B) BANK TRANSFER
Name: **JAMES WASMUTH**
Sort Code #: **07 01 16**
Acc #: **02162841**
[Link - PAYMENT TERMS](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9dqpp_IQpKSW1EWkDsXvVocH81_IsXn/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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🥾 ***WHAT TO BRING***
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* Torch (Autumn/Winter hikes)
* Sit mat
* Outdoor wear – basic technical clothing & equipment
* AVOID - jeans
* Waterproofs (rain forecast?)
* Footwear – recommend ankle support hiking boots, not essential
* Packed Lunch (high energy snacks possibly)
* Water – 1 to 2 litres
* Vaseline (good for avoiding blisters)
[Link - HIKE KIT LIST](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NW5yvYm-MGoZFtFKZd4o9A1rIIZarOU/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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***⚕️ SAFETY***
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This hike is led by an experienced hike leader & qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury.
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***📜 TERMS & CONDITIONS***
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By signing up to or attending this event you are confirming you agree to our ‘T&C's'.
[Link - TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLzWghaxsQXbjlPKDIHsjvPZN7slMYhI/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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***📢 CONNECT***
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[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tukitigeradventures/)
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TukiTigerAdventures)
[Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tukitigercommunity)
👑 (Beginners) Royal Sandringham & Red Chalk Cliffs of Hunstanton Day Hike
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**Explore Britain’s most stunning trails in a small group of up to 15, travelling together by private minibus to beautiful, remote locations not easily reached by public transport.**
**We’ve created a list of [FAQs](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4VGmwhurmCng2cY3ZJHOS4j9ZlWKaX1/view?usp=sharing) to help answer your questions.**
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Get ready for a day that combines **jaw-dropping geology**, **royal history** and **wild coastal beauty** across two of Norfolk's most iconic destinations!
We'll begin our day at the elegant seaside resort of **Hunstanton**, where its **famous striped cliffs** reveal 100 million years of Earth's history in three vivid bands: gleaming white chalk at the top, deep red chalk in the middle and warm orange carstone at the base. Walking along the beach with these ancient cliffs as your backdrop is genuinely spectacular – there's **nowhere else in Britain** you can experience this remarkable natural “layer-cake”! We'll then follow the Wolf Trail to uncover the legend of **St Edmund**, England's first Patron Saint and Hunstanton's most famous visitor, before continuing to the charming village of **Old Hunstanton**, with its wide sweep of golden sand, rolling dunes and colourful beach huts.
Next, we’ll step onto **royal ground**. **Sandringham** has been the **private country retreat of the British monarchy since 1862** – cherished by four generations and the Royal Family’s traditional home for Christmas and New Year. Here we’ll explore **Sandringham Country Park**, opened to visitors by the Royal Family in 1968, wandering through open heathland and beautiful woodland of Corsican and Scots pines, oak, sweet chestnut and silver birch.
This trip is suitable for **BEGINNERS** – a great way to experience hiking before joining our more difficult trips! 🤩
**DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY**
Distance: 8 miles (13km).
Ascent: 100m.
Difficulty: [Easy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BMjvqhAAdSeCdyzLPHs0z04_e2TiKdci/view?usp=sharing).
**ITINERARY**
**07:45** Meet outside ibis London City – Shoreditch Hotel, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (near Aldgate East Station)
**08:00** Sharp departure
**10:45-12:45** Hike along the North Sea to Hunstanton's iconic striped cliffs and the golden beach and dunes of Old Hunstanton
**13:15-14:00** Lunch at Sandringham
**14:00-16:00** Hike to the ancient Royal Woods of Sandringham and Wolferton
**16:15** Departure
**19:00** London, we'll drop you off next to Bow Road Underground Station
**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**
To keep ticket prices down and avoid PayPal/Meetup fees (£7 extra per ticket), we kindly ask for payment by bank transfer. Please include your Meetup name and the trip as the payment reference (e.g. John Sandringham). As places are limited, we can hold your place for 24 hours.
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514
We'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](https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/313629954/attendees) of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue.
**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)
* Water (min 1L)
* Packed lunch (optional)
* Walking poles (optional)
**REVIEWS ⭐**
We have hosted over 600 events on Meetup and received an incredible number of positive reviews from our community. We’re proud to have achieved an **average event rating of 4.8 out of 5**. Please keep sharing your feedback – it helps us continue to improve and make every trip 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](https://www.facebook.com/groups/220802492121957) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/london_social_hiking/)
**REFUND POLICY**
You can check our refund policy [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ny-b2NmMzBlpCiKjzkqC2vJEisxlORpn/view?usp=drive_link).
🏐 Adults Volleyball Camp📍Crystal Palace 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44625
**Game Description:**
Dive into the excitement of our mixed volleyball camp!
Perfect for all skill levels, our camps offer expert coaching, fun drills, and friendly competition in a supportive atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to kick off the new year, shake off the holiday break, and get moving again! Join us for an afternoon of teamwork, skill-building, and volleyball memories on the court.
**What to wear:**
Comfortable sports clothing and indoor trainers suitable for volleyball.
**Disclaimer:**
If you arrive late, entry will be at the discretion of management or the coach in charge. If entry is denied, a refund may not be issued.
**Rules**
By booking this session, you acknowledge and agree to comply with our terms and conditions, privacy policies, and cancellation policy, which can be found below. Terms & Conditions at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy
Perfect your Tenses BOOTCAMP - Week 1 - Present Simple
# ONLINE Tenses Boot Camp – Week 1: Present Simple
(6-Week Intensive for Working Professionals)
## What This Is
This is a structured **6-week Tenses Boot Camp** designed for working professionals who use English at work but still feel unsure about their grammar under pressure.
Each week focuses on one tense.
Week 6 consolidates everything so you can actually use the tenses naturally and confidently.
This is not random grammar practice.
It’s systematic, practical, and built for real professional communication.
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## The 6-Week Structure
* Week 1 – Present Simple
* Week 2 – Present Continuous
* Week 3 – Past Simple
* Week 4 – Past Continuous
* Week 5 – Future (will / going to)
* Week 6 – Consolidation: Using All Tenses Together
By the end, you’ll understand:
* what each tense is actually for
* how to stop mixing them up
* how to form negatives correctly
* how to ask questions naturally
* how to use the right tense at the right time.
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* Week 1 – Present Simple
Most professionals were “taught” the present simple years ago.
But many still:
* hesitate with third person (he works / she works)
* get confused forming negatives (doesn’t / don’t)
* struggle to form clean questions
* mix present simple and present continuous
* sound unnatural when describing their role
This session fixes that properly.
We will cover:
* When we really use the present simple at work
* Structure (affirmative / negative / questions)
* Common mistakes professionals make
* Live speaking practice in work contexts
* Error correction and clarification
Everyone will speak. Everyone will practise.
You’ll also receive structured homework to reinforce the session.
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## Who This Is For
* Working professionals using English at work
* People who feel their tenses aren’t “solid”
* Professionals who want clarity and structure
* People who were taught grammar but never fully mastered it
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## Who This Is Not For
* Students
* Hobby learners
* Passive listeners
* People looking for casual conversation only
This is a focused, professional environment.
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## Practical Details
* £10 per session
* Small group (maximum 6 participants)
* 1 hour (may extend to 1.5 hours if group is full and engaged)
* Online via Microsoft Teams
Only confirmed and paid participants will receive the Teams link.
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## Why This Boot Camp Works
Many professionals don’t lack vocabulary.
They lack clarity.
When tenses are unclear:
* confidence drops
* speech becomes hesitant
* mistakes repeat
* authority weakens
This Boot Camp gives you a clear mental structure so your English feels controlled, not chaotic.
If you’ve been using English for years but still feel unsure about your tenses, this is exactly what this course is designed to fix.
Dates for the first 3 weeks:
What happens if I'm unavailable for a session?
The subjects are standalone so it won't matter too much. Pay for the next session and let me know and I'll send you some catch up material.
How do I pay/sign up/attend etc?
I'll send you a link to pay by paypal (by email) when you've RSVP'd
Once you've paid, I'll send you some preparation tasks, things to do before the class. I'll also send you the TEAMS link to enter the class
Price: £10
Entry to the class ends 5 minutes after the Teams room opens. If you're not in the class by then, you won't be admitted.
If you have any questions please send me an email speakenglishwithconfidence01@gmail.com
TOUGH HIKE 24km Lewes Circular - The Sea views & Hills of the South Downs
📏 **Key Info:**
• Distance: 15 miles (24km)
• Grading: [Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf)
• Ascent: 640m
• Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
• Cost: £32 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [[Resale Process](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, nature (woods/bushes) during hike, and at the end pub
📍 **Meeting Point**
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Victoria.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/VictoriaPhoto.jpg)
• Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:54am train
• Return: 6:36pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)
🌟 **Highlights**
• Explore the **South Downs National Park** — Britain’s newest and most visited National Park
• Walk three elevated **chalk ridges** with panoramic sea views
• Visit **Mount Caburn**, a 2,500-year-old Iron Age hill fort
• Cross the **Greenwich Meridian Line**, dividing East and West
• Hike through dramatic **glacial dry valleys** formed during the last Ice Age
• Follow part of the **South Downs Way National Trail**
• Pause at **Southease Church**, with its unique Anglo-Saxon round tower
• Pass **Rodmell**, home of Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s House
• Enjoy free time in the historic **market town of Lewes** with its medieval streets and castle
🥾 **Hike Description**
Our journey begins in the historic market town of **Lewes**, set on the **Greenwich Meridian** and famous for its medieval streets, 11th-century castle and dramatic bonfire celebrations. After crossing the **River Ouse**, we ascend into the sweeping chalk hills of the **South Downs National Park**, a landscape shaped by glaciers in the last Ice Age and today renowned for its rare grasslands and expansive views.
Climbing steadily, we reach **Mount Caburn**, a prominent 146-metre hill crowned by the remains of an Iron Age fort dating back to 400 BC. With traces of ancient ditches and burial sites still visible, it offers both a deep sense of history and commanding views across the Downs toward the distant English Channel.
From here our route follows the **South Downs Way**, the first bridleway National Trail in England, which has connected communities for thousands of years. The ridge offers superb panoramas, with glimpses of the **Seven Sisters cliffs** and sweeping views inland across the Weald. We then descend into the valley and pass through **Rodmell**, where **Virginia Woolf** lived at Monk’s House, and cross the **River Ouse**, a place tied poignantly to her story.
The final stretch leads us through the tiny village of **Southease**, where we pause to admire its rare Anglo-Saxon round-towered church. From here, the trail loops back to **Lewes**, where there is free time to explore its historic streets, browse independent shops, or enjoy refreshments in one of its many pubs and cafés before our return.
🧭 **Guide:**
• Leader: [GRAHAM](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf)
• 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**
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider
❓ **Want to Know More?**
• [New to Our Trips?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries)
📲 **Explore More &** **Stay Connected**
[Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣
[Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸
[Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics)
📄 **Terms and Conditions**
By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf)
© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
HIKE 22km Seven Sisters coastal - The Towering Chalk Sea Cliffs of Sussex
📏 **Key Info:**
• Distance: 14 miles (22km)
• Grading: [Intermediate/Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf)
• Ascent: 580m
• Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
• Cost: £32 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [[Resale Process](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] 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](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Victoria.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/VictoriaPhoto.jpg)
• Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:54am train
• Return: 7:36pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)
🌟 **Highlights**
• Hike the **most spectacular coastal trail in Southern England** — the famous Seven Sisters
• A great physical challenge with options to self shorten if needed
• Enjoy **breathtaking cliff-top views** for much of the hike
• Pass **Birling Gap** and the iconic **Belle Tout Lighthouse**
• Finish in **Eastbourne — England’s sunniest town**
• Explore the **South Downs National Park** — the newest in the UK
🥾 **Hike Description**
This is Outdooraholics’ most popular hike, a dramatic and exhilarating journey across the chalk cliffs of Sussex that we have been leading for over 12 years. The **Seven Sisters** are a spectacular series of gleaming white chalk cliffs formed at the end of the last Ice Age by glacial meltwater. Erosion has since created an “eighth sister,” and today the cliffs stand as one of England’s most iconic landscapes.
We begin in the coastal town of **Seaford**, home to a Napoleonic-era **Martello Tower** built in 1810 as part of a chain of 103 coastal defences against French invasion. From here, the trail climbs onto the cliff tops, where for much of the day we walk high above the sea, treated to endless coastal views and fresh sea air.
Our route follows the **South Downs Way**, passing through **Birling Gap** and past the striking **Belle Tout Lighthouse**, famously moved 17 metres inland in 1999 to save it from falling into the sea. The final highlight is **Beachy Head**, a dramatic beauty spot with sheer chalk cliffs dropping into the sea below.
We finish in **Eastbourne**, statistically England’s sunniest town, where we celebrate our coastal adventure with refreshments in a local pub.
🧭 **Guide:**
• Leader: [LYUBAVA](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf)
• Contact (hike day only): 07883 405294
🍽️ **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?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries)
📲 **Explore More &** **Stay Connected**
[Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣
[Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸
[Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics)
📄 **Terms and Conditions**
By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf)
**Cliffs – danger**
There are sheer drops off the cliffs and some of these soft chalk cliffs are crumbling at the edges with chunks regularly falling and no fencing in place. Please keep at least 3 metres away from the edges. If you fall, or the ground at the edge of the cliff collapses it will almost certainly be fatal.
© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
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🦭 Тюлени и речной круиз
Дюны Северного моря и национальный парк Norfolk Broads — неповторимое и особенное путешествие, которое обязан совершить каждый, хоть раз в жизни😍!
Мы отправляемся на **побережье северного Норфолка**, которое славится первозданной природной красотой. Возможно, именно поэтому его облюбовали **тюлени🦭**, обитающие здесь круглый год. Грациозные в воде и немного неуклюжие на суше, с трогательными мордочками, огромные самцы, изящные самочки и крохотные детеныши🦭 — весь пляж просто усыпан животными, а воздух наполнен их криками. Ещё местечко **Horsey Gap** прославилось тем, что в 2015 году на его пляже родились первые в мире официально зарегистрированные тюлени-двойняшки. Вы можете наблюдать за морскими созданиями со специально оборудованных смотровых площадок или отважиться и подойти как можно ближе. Но не стоит забывать, что на суше тюлени чувствуют себя уязвимо, а потому необходимо обращать внимание на обозначения огороженных участков, созданных ради безопасности как людей, так и животных. Нас ждет потрясающее зрелище, которое подарит море впечатлений, эмоций и множество замечательных фотографий📸.
После неспешной прогулки мы пообедаем в пабе🍲 [Nelson Head](http://thenelsonhead.com/) и отправимся в крупнейший водный заповедник Европы – Национальный парк **Norfolk Broads**. Его площадь составляет 303 квадратных километра, а ландшафт состоит из сплетения 7 рек и более 60 озер. Парк славится птичьими заповедниками, в которых можно увидеть сов (сипуха), выпь, зимородков. Для детального исследования Norfolk Broads предусмотрены пешие маршруты, велосипедные дорожки, аренда лодок и катеров, в том числе для рыбалки.
Мы совершим прогулку на **речном круизном лайнере⛴️**, продолжительностью полтора-два часа. Во время путешествия вы можете наблюдать с верхней палубы за прекрасными пейзажами заповедника, а также виднеющимися то тут, то там небольшими церквушками, старинными домиками с соломенными крышами, амбарами и ветряными мельницами, которые стали своего рода визитной карточкой этих мест📸. Кроме того, есть большая вероятность встретиться с «хозяевами тростниковых зарослей» – выдрами, оленями, зайцами и множеством птиц🕊️. Если спуститься в гостиную на нижнюю палубу лайнера, можно прекрасно отдохнуть за чашкой чая или кофе с десертом в полностью укомплектованном баре. Небольшие размеры нашего очаровательного лайнера позволяют ему изучать самые отдаленные уголки многогранной Англии.
Находясь в графстве Норфолк, получаешь удовольствие от самого факта пребывания в этом удивительном и прекрасном месте, полном архитектурных, исторических и природных достопримечательностей.
📝План поездки:
📍**08:45 Встреча** у отеля **[Ibis London City Hotel](https://goo.gl/maps/ucQmtxqwjZs)**, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (рядом со станцией Aldgate East Station)
📍12:00 — 13:00 Артезианское кафе [The Galley Horning](https://www.thegalleyhorning.co.uk/), домики с соломенными крышами и прогулка вдоль реки
📍13:00 — 14:30 Речной круиз по Norfolk Broads ([от £10](http://www.southern-comfort.co.uk/public-river-trips))
📍14:30 Отправление и предзаказ еды в [Nelson Head](http://thenelsonhead.com/)
📍15:00 — 15:30 Обед, по желанию можете взять еду с собой и устроить пикник на дюнах
📍15:30 — 16:45 Прогулка вдоль дюн Северного моря (Horsey Gap) в поисках тюленей
📍16:45 Отправление
📍19:45 London, Aldgate East
Продолжительность путешествия зависит от погодных условий и дорожных пробок.
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🎁Включено в бронирование:
⚜️Аудиогид на русском
⚜️Тур-менеджер, говорящий на русском и английском языках
⚜️Транспорт, организация мероприятия
⚜️Профессиональный водитель с курсами IAM/RoSPA
⚜️Администрация и помощь во время путешествия
⚜️НДС и все налоги, комиссия платежной системы (карта/банк/PayPal)
***
🙅🏼♀️Не включено:
❌Входные билеты: цены указаны в плане путешествия
❌Питание во время путешествия: индивидуальный выбор
❌Трансфер в место встречи и после завершения поездки
❌Остановки автобуса для посадки/высадки пассажиров по пути следования
❌[Страховка](https://www.coverwise.co.uk/) в случае травм, потери багажа и личных вещей, отмены тура в последнюю минуту
❌[Evebus Club](https://evebus.com/ru/evebus-club/) – переносы броней без потерь, [выбор посадочного](https://evebus.com/ru/seating-plan) места
❌Экскурсовод: £20 с человека при условии набора группы от 6-ти участников
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🎒Что взять с собой:
✅Сапоги
✅Воду/еду по желанию
✅Фотокамеру и зарядку для телефона
✅Хорошее настроение 🙂
✳️Обо всем остальном мы позаботимся. Поэтому просто явитесь в указанное время и место и наслаждайтесь поездкой😉!
📩Этот тур, как и все путешествия Evebus, может быть организован в частном порядке! Для участия в индивидуальных поездках, пожалуйста, обращайтесь на info@evebus.com с пометкой «Тур на заказ».
Intro to Bushcraft
A few of us recently spent an amazing day with Mark Cole (Essex's best bushcraft instructor), so Wild Essex is sharing the event he is hosting this coming weekend. This is not a Wild Essex event but we are honoured to advertise it.
Description
Mark Cole will be teaching you ...
🧭 Natural navigation
🏕️ Camp choice
🪢Tarp set up
🌿Foraging
🔥Fire lighting
🍽️ Lunch over the fire
✨ All tools are provided ✨
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
▫️Food you would like to cook
▫️A mug
▫️Plate + cutlery
▫️Any medication and let us know of any health conditions.
▫️Warm clothing
▫️Wellies or boots
🚻 Toilets nearby
📅 Sunday 29th March
⌚ 11am - 2pm
💳 Cost £30 (cash on the day)
📍Location Mill Green Common Car Park
Google pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/62h4hivQcVTmgJYg8
Children welcome
Limited spaces remaining so please kindly respond as 'going' only if you are all in - so that the people who would like to go can definitely get in. Thank you for understanding ❤️
If you have any questions, please leave a comment or contact myself or Mark. We'd love to hear from you.
Jo 🌳
Durdle Door Hike: Explore the Jurassic Coast
**Reconnect, Reflect, and Rise — A Lulworth to Durdle Door Hike**
Join us for a truly special day of connection, serenity, and spiritual reflection as we walk together across the stunning cliffs of Lulworth and Durdle Door.
This event is an opportunity to pause from the noise of everyday life, breathe in the beauty of nature, and connect with like-minded people in a safe, uplifting, and spiritually nourishing space.
**REGISTRATION**
To register for this event, please visit: [Durdle Door Hike](https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/DurdleDoorHike)
**COST: £10**
Transport from London also available: £19.95
***(Only 12 Seats available so register ASAP!)***
**Essentials**
* Pick-up Location: MC London Hub, E1 2LR
* Departure Time: 4:30 AM sharp – please arrive on time
* Distance: 11km / 7 miles
* Estimated Duration: 4-5 hours
* Difficulty Level: Easy / Moderate
BEGINNERS HIKE 15km Castles of Kent, Lullingstone Country Park & Darent Valley
📏 **Key Info:**
• Distance: 10 miles (15km)
• Grading: [Beginner](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) 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](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] 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](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Victoria.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/VictoriaPhoto.jpg)
• 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 Eynsford
🥾 **Hike 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: [GRAHAM](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf)
• 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**
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider
❓ **Want to Know More?**
• [New to Our Trips?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)
• [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)
• [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries)
📲 **Explore More &** **Stay Connected**
[Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣
[Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸
[Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics)
📄 **Terms and Conditions**
By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf)
© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
Ruislip Woods Walk
This easy circular walk is from Ruislip Manor heritage area and includes the surrounding countryside and the lido area. We will explore Ruislip Woods, climb to the Northwood Hills parks and meadows with great views of the valley. We will circuit the lido with a stop at the beach area. Cafe with picnic benches for lunch stop. Route will include surrounding woods before returning to start.
Refreshments
Lido has cafe and pub for lunch break. Option to bring packed lunch.
Travel
Ruislip Station 5 minutes from start. Local buses stop at start. Chargeable car park at start.
Start
10:00am prompt at War Memorial, Ruislip Manor Farm, Ruislip, HA4 7SU
Cost of event is £10. This includes full membership for 1 year , Event arranged by main group,(www.hawog.org.uk (http://www.hawog.org.uk/)) All day walks are free to full members. Any questions please mail meetup@hawog.org.uk
Leith Hill - the highest views - 16 miles
233, 235, 262, 534, 1085 - Mathematics is the language of nature.
Leith Hill is 965 ft asl and the highest point on this planet close to London. On top there is a tower that one can climb to reach 1,000 ft.
Happy altitude = Happy attitude.
Easter egg prize on the day to the first person on the summit to solve the numerical sequence above🥚
Outward Travel: Take the train departing 9:41 AM from London Victoria to Box Hill & Westhumble. Beforehand from 9.20 AM the organizer will be easy to spot next to the WH Smith in the centre of the station, wearing a bright yellow shirt or coat. Buy an off peak day return to DORKING - £10.50 with a Network card or Groupsave.
Walk start: 10:40 AM from Box Hill & Westhumble rail station.
Bring a packed lunch. Snacks available at the summit. Pub stop for drinks only. The walk is 16 miles (26 km) ending at Dorking where there are regular trains back to London.
*How to join?*
* The walk is entirely free of charge;
* You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
* Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
* Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
*What to bring*
* Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
* Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
* Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
* Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
* Spare socks
* Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
* Yourself...
* ...and your camera!
* Cash for train ticket
* Cash for pub at the end of the walk?
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!
IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.
Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.
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Alum Creek Hike to Strawberry Farms Park
Join us for a flat 2.6 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail from the rear parking lot of the Easton Hilton Garden Inn to the Strawberry Farms Park and back. This scenic trail along Alum Creek is a gem. Come and hike it with us!



























