Canoing, Kayaking, Rafting

A great way to experience kayaking on the Thames as a first timer or newish paddler with reasonable fitness (2hrs of actual paddling), with [Edge Progressive Paddling](https://edgepaddling.com/). The session will be led by a very experienced Coach who will keep you safe and provide instruction. Meet at the Kew Bridge arches (Brentford side - see map). We will paddle downstream with the tide, towards Barnes and then return with the tide. Boat, paddle & buoyancy aid will be provided. Dress for the weather: man-made fibres that don't hold water, waterproof if it looks like rain; for your feet closed toe shoes that you don't mind getting muddy e.g. old trainers, wetsuit boots or water shoes. You may get a bit wet so bring a change of clothing and shoes for afterwards. Changing facilities are available at the arches - arrive a little early please if you need to change beforehand. Cost £20. The cost of the taster session can be discounted from [annual membership](https://edgepaddling.com/membership/) if you join the club. Please arrive promptly or you may literally miss the boat. All participants must be able to swim. For more information on the club see [our website](https://edgepaddling.com/) and [facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/edgepaddling/).

**Join us for some truly wild Scottish mountain walking in the vast Cairngorms National Park!** [https://www.meetup.com/backabush/events/308541030/](https://www.meetup.com/backabush/events/308541030/)

get ur tix hereeee: [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/julienlee/2248024](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/julienlee/2248024) [my instagram xx](instagram.com/julienleeeeee) ———— Cobalto means cobalt blue in italian. It’s my happiest shade of melancholy. …. Cobalto (Mid-Summer Special) / by Julien Lee a Piano Illuminologue ——— to illuminate through my story. This is a piano-led multi-media performance I Julien Lee is a singer-songwriter, classical pianist and improviser who resides in London. His raw performances combine piano improvisation, electronic music, synthesizers, video projection and storytelling all together into one unique journey. They are known as powerfully transformative and spiritual experience. He frequently performs in different important venues and occasions around London like at London fashion week, Royal St. Katherine Foundation, St Stephen Walbrook of the city of London, Armourer Hall at London wall, Queen Mary University, London Scottish House, St Michael’s Highgate, Hampstead Burgh house, as well performed abroad in Italy, Israel, Denmark, Hong Kong, Switzerland. His music has been featured on BBC radio and has over 100000 streams on Spotify. ———————————— Time: 7:30 pm (door at 7:10pm) Date: Wednesday , 24th June , 2026 Venue: St Pancras Clocktower, NW1 2AR (To get to the clock Tower, you’ll find the apartment entrance 10m to the right of the outside entrance of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Tell the concierge you are going to the clock tower, and take the lift to the 5th floor, turn left to the end of corridor to flat 5-01

**Location** 📌 [https://share.google/z6UqUHk5XZdzdaKyb](https://share.google/z6UqUHk5XZdzdaKyb) **WhatsApp** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/C3nCUUqARUcA7bctuETE1z?s=cl&p=a&mlu=0&amv=2About](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C3nCUUqARUcA7bctuETE1z?s=cl&p=a&mlu=0&amv=2About) **Ticket £ 9.50** [https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/brockwell-lido/pricing/](https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/brockwell-lido/pricing/) **About** : Escape the heat of the city let's chill out together in one of the most characteristic London Swimming pools **Dive into Local Lidos & PondsBrockwell Lido:** Just a short hop from SE22, this is the perfect spot for laps and soaking up the sun safely. Let's chill out at Brockwell Lido

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49010 **Game Description:** Drills and Games for Lower Intermediate level on a smaller court. Led by a club's coach and open to 6-8 club members and 6 players from Sportas. **Rules** Respect all participants and have fun! Everyone plays all the time, no waiting around.

**HI ALL** ***WE HAVE PACKED EVERY UNSPUN SESSIONS WITH THE MOST AMAZING NEW ARTISTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS, SO DON'T MISS OUR MAY EDITION!*** ***UNSPUN SESSIONS is our regular showcase night Piano Smithfield, a gorgeous cellar/speakeasy style music venue complete with grand piano with wonderful hand crafted cocktails (YUM) and artisan pizzas (SUPER GOOD PIZZA!) in case you get peckish. Just steps from Barbican and Farringdon tubes.*** *AT LEAST THREE OUT OF THE FIVE ARE BRAND NEW, AS ALWAYS, TO US, ON THE NIGHT.* \*\*Join us at 7pm prompt for a chat and mingle \*\*Live Music Starts at 7.30pm sharp - 5 incredible artists to discover \*\*Lovely pizza and cocktails to enjoy **WATCH AND LISTEN TO OUR 5 ARTISTS HERE:** 21 year old ERICA JEAN has been busking since 13. and has gone on to perform at iconic venues like The Troxy, Alexandra Palace, The Royal Albert Hall. Erica has supported Lyra, Amy Wadge, Sam Ryder, Alica Keys, and performed as part of Tom Odell's choir, on Mahogany Sessions, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and more. MARTHA MAY is a Croatian-born, London-based indie-pop artist known for her bright, glittery bangers and deeply personal lyricism, she creates sparkling, cinematic melodies that draw comparisons to artists like Lorde, Chappell Roan, and Marina. Born in South Africa, BOBBI FALLON moved to London to be close to her greatest inspirations - Adele and Amy Winehouse. Her emotional songwriting and powerfully soulful vocals have led to performances in South Africa, Spain, Turkey, the US and the UK. CHLOEJET is a Pop/R&B singer-songwriter, known for her powerful voice and emotionally charged performances, blending the boldness of RAYE with the allure of Ariana Grande. With a five octave soprano range, Chloe has 100k followers, multiple releases, and an upcoming EP to share. London singer-songwriter LOLA AVIVA is a confessional soul poet. Blending folk, soul and jazz influences, her songs pair intimate storytelling with rich, expressive vocals. She performs both solo and with her band The Divas, and has appeared multiple times on BBC Radio London. Doors 7pm Show 7.30pm ***Discounted tickets £9 (normally £13 inc) - apply promo code LONDONLIVE at checkout*** **[BOOK TICKETS](https://link.dice.fm/P206af614d88)** Literally cannot wait to share this very special night with you all!! Lorraine xx

🌊 ISLE OF WIGHT DAY TRIP & SCENIC COASTAL WALK 🌊 📅 Sunday 28th June Join us for an exciting day trip to the beautiful Isle of Wight, combining stunning coastal scenery, woodland paths, country views, a traditional pub stop and great company. ⛴️ Travel: Waterloo → Portsmouth → Ferry to Ryde ⭐ ORGANISER FEE: £8(cash or contactless on the day) 📍 MEETING POINT Meet under the clock at Waterloo Station at 8:50am on 28th JUNE. 🚆 Outbound Journey ★ 09:30 – London Waterloo (WAT) ★ 11:37 – Ryde Pier Head (RYP), Platform 1 💷 TRAVEL COST ★ Approximately £46 return including ferry with 1/3 off using GroupSave. ★ Price shown is after discount. ⭐ THE DAY INCLUDES ★ 5-mile easy circular walk along coast, woodland and countryside ★ Flat route with no significant inclines ★ Guided information along the route 🏖️ Appley Beach ★ Time for refreshments, food and drinks at one of the Isle of Wight’s most beautiful beaches 🍺 The Mermaid Pub ★ Optional drinks and food stop ★ Home to a microbrewery producing botanical spirits ★ Opportunity for a tasting of their gin, rum and vodka (subject to availability and group size) 📸 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST ★ Upload your photographs to the Meetup app ★ Win an amazing prize 👟 Please wear suitable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. 💧 Bring water and sunscreen. 😊 Looking forward to a wonderful summer day exploring one of England’s most beautiful islands together! Contact - 07527 346152

⛰️ An epic long-distance coastal hike from the quirky town of Deal with it's unspoiled beach, then over and under the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover, ending at the hoilday resort vibes giving town of Folkestone with it's beautiful seafront - perhaps even a little beach time to chill at then end! 🔴 **HIKE:** 📏 34km (21 miles) 🏔️ Elev. Gain: 750m 💓 Av. Pace: 5km/h 🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/) *⚠️ NOTE: This is a very long day/distance coastal hike with rolling hills, off paved paths as much as is possible, with some narrow paths with and overgrown foliage. We will be taking a few cliff edge routes but you must NOT approach the edge!* *✊ **Pace & Purpose:** Active Muslims is about focusing on the actual activity. These are **paced walks and hikes (not strolls)**, so please join us with that* ***[active mindset and purpose](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DBhPWpdIMKq/)*** *in mind.* 📍 **London St Pancras International** (next to the platform - usually platform 12 but check / up escalators ). ↪️ Starts: **Deal Station** / St Pancras ↩️ Ends: **Folkestone Central** / St Pancras ⌚ Meet from 07:45, the train departs at **08:07** \[arrives 9:30 at Deal \| Return train from **Folkestone** aimed for 20:58, arrives 21:54 at London St Pancras] **🚆 Travel & Tickets** All our regular walks & hikes are free to join. You are welcome to arrange your own travel or meet us at the destination station. **Option 1: Buy Your Own Ticket** We recommend buying on the day. Use a **Network Railcard** or a **GroupSave** discount where possible. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ **Option 2: Group Ticket (3+ People)** I can help purchase group tickets to save costs, **BUT you must arrive at the station before the platform is announced to collect your physical ticket.** To join this: 💳 **PayPay Here:** TBC by Thursday 18th June *Please send via **Friends & Family** and make sure no fee is charged.* ⏳**Deadline:** TBC 📱 **Confirmation:** Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid. *ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are bought.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚄 *Alternative: you can join us from Stratford Station if that is more convenient for you, but must purchase your own ticket for the same High Speed Train.* 🚻 St Pancras, Train, on few of the beaches. **🎒 Essentials:** * **Gear:** Hiking boots (recommended), hiking socks (or double socks), and layered clothing. * **Food/Water:** Packed lunch, snacks, and 1.5–2L of water. * **Tech:** Fully charged phone + portable power bank. * **Safety:** Emergency whistle + Headtorch (winter). * **Prayer:** If you are praying, please ensure you have **wudu** beforehand. Be ready to join the group promptly to keep us on schedule **📋 Attendance Policy:** When an event has a **waiting list**, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - *previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)]* ⛑️ **Disclaimer**: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times. 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging **Follow us for updates:** 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**

Walk length 5.5miles/9km approx. Linear. A short evening stroll along the Southbank towards Putney. There are a large number of features but some highlights to see along this short stretch of the Thames is the old Battersea Power Station, Battersea Park and Wandsworth Park. We can go for drinks at the end at a very classy pub. The Rocket, Putney Wharf, Brewhouse Ln, London SW15 2JQ FREE WALK TONIGHT.. Meeting and Transport Meet outside Battersea Power Station Tube on the South side of the river (see picture above) from 6.15pm to start at 6.30pm. Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You must wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (http://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 11 miles (18km) • Grading: [Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 420m • Hiking time: 4.5 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: Charing Cross station. Meet in front of the ticket office - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/CharingCross.jpg) • Time: Meet 8:40am, leave 9am for the 9:15am train • Return: 5:21pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Walk a stunning stretch of the **Greensand Way** (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) • Explore the 1,000-acre **Knole Deer Park** — home to over 350 deer since Tudor times • See **Knole House**, one of England’s largest houses with 365 rooms, 52 staircases and 7 courtyards • Pass by **Ightham Mote**, a Grade I listed moated medieval manor dating from c.1320 🥾 **Hike Description** Our journey begins on the **Greensand Way**, one of the South East’s finest long-distance trails, before we enter the sweeping 1,000-acre **Knole Deer Park**. Dating from the reign of Henry VIII, it remains one of the last surviving Tudor deer parks in the UK. With herds of fallow and sika deer roaming freely, it offers a magical glimpse into a medieval landscape. It was here that the Beatles filmed promotional videos for Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields Forever — later recognised by MoMA in New York as two of the most influential music videos of the 1960s. At the heart of the park stands **Knole House**, an immense stately home built in 1486, remarkably preserved with its **365 rooms** and **52 staircases**. Once owned by Henry VIII, it has remained one of England’s grandest houses and provides a striking backdrop to the surrounding deer park. Our route continues through rolling Kent countryside to **Ightham Mote**, a moated medieval manor house dating back to the early 14th century. Described by historian David Starkey as “one of the most beautiful and interesting of English country houses,” its story spans medieval knights, Tudor courtiers and royal connections. We finish after a day immersed in timeless Kentish landscapes, history and heritage. 🧭 **Guide:** • Leader: [KEVIN](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf) • 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?](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

📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 14 miles (22km) • Grading: [Intermediate/Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 470m • 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](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: IMPORTANT - London Bridge station has several levels, please check the map below before you leave home and also arrive at least 10 minutes early to get to the meeting point. London Bridge station. Meet upstairs (top floor - so go up the escalators) between WHSmith (no 15) and M&S (no 16) - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/LondonBridge.jpg) & [PHOTO1](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/LondonBridgePhoto1.jpg), [PHOTO2](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/LondonBridgePhoto2.jpg) • Time: Meet 8am, leave 8:20am for the 8:35am train • Return: 6:05pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Walk beneath the **Ouse Valley Viaduct**, a Victorian masterpiece of 11 million bricks with its “never-ending” arches • Pass the **Millennium Seedbank**, the world’s largest wild plant seed collection with 1.9 billion seeds • Enjoy **ice creams or hot drinks at Ardingly Reservoir**, home to abundant birdlife • Hike scenic **wooded trails of the Sussex Weald** • Visit **Ardingly Reservoir**, holding 5 billion litres of fresh water • See the historic **Wakehurst Place**, a 16th-century mansion with National Trust gardens • Discover the tranquil hidden gem of **Balcombe Lake** 🥾 **Hike Description** Our hike begins from the rural station of **Balcombe**, leading us straight into the rolling fields and wooded trails of West Sussex. The highlight comes early as we pass under the spectacular **Ouse Valley Viaduct**, often described as the most beautiful viaduct in England. Built in 1841 at a cost of £38,500, its 37 arches and 11 million imported bricks create a striking and photogenic landmark — a perfect stop for photos beneath its “never-ending” symmetry. From here, our route continues through gentle countryside to the wide expanse of **Ardingly Reservoir**, which holds an incredible 5 billion litres of fresh water. Its banks are home to a wide variety of birdlife, and we pause here for refreshments, with the chance to grab an ice cream or hot drink. The trail then leads us onwards through peaceful woodland paths and open fields, reaching the grounds of **Wakehurst Place**, a 16th-century mansion and today the most visited National Trust property in the country. Nearby sits the world-famous **Millennium Seedbank**, which holds 1.9 billion seeds from more than 75,000 species — the largest wild plant seed collection on Earth. We complete the circuit by returning through more wooded tracks to **Balcombe Lake**, a small and picturesque hidden gem nestled among the trees. This makes for a peaceful finale to a hike that combines Victorian engineering, rural beauty, and world-leading conservation. 🧭 **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

**🌄 Wales Snowdonia Hiking Camping Adventure Weekend 🏕️.** **⛰️ Mount Snowdon Hiking & Luxury Camping Experience 🔥** **✨ Free Campfire Experience Included ✨** Join us for an unforgettable weekend adventure in beautiful North Wales as we explore the breathtaking landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, hike the highest mountain in Wales, enjoy a relaxing luxury campsite experience, and spend the weekend surrounded by mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls, and incredible scenery 🌿🌄📸 This event is designed for friendly, adventurous people who enjoy hiking, nature, camping, photography, and exploring the outdoors in a small well-organised group 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📍 **EVENT OVERVIEW** 🏕️ Luxury official campsite booked 🚿 Hot showers & toilets available 🔥 Campfire experience included ⛰️ Mount Snowdon summit hike 🥪 Breakfast & packed lunches included 🚐 Transfers in Wales included 📸 Amazing photo opportunities 👥 Small group size: Maximum 5–6 people ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **🌟 ABOUT THE CAMPSITE** We have booked what we believe is one of the BEST official campsites in Wales for this event ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is NOT wild camping. You will have access to: 🚿 Proper hot showers 🚻 Clean toilets 💧 Water refill points 🏕️ Safe official camping facilities 🌌 Beautiful mountain surroundings All camping equipment provided by us is high quality equipment only — no cheap low-quality gear. ⛺ Our tents are spacious, reliable, weather-resistant, and designed for comfort and durability. 🛏️ The air beds provided are also high quality for a much more comfortable night’s sleep outdoors. We take pride in making the camping experience enjoyable, organised, comfortable, and beginner-friendly 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏔️ **ABOUT SNOWDONIA & MOUNT SNOWDON** Snowdonia National Park is one of the most spectacular natural areas in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧🌿 The park is famous for its dramatic mountains, glacial lakes, waterfalls, forests, valleys, and rugged landscapes. It covers more than 800 square miles of protected natural beauty and attracts hikers and adventure lovers from all over the world 🌍 ⛰️ Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales at 1,085 metres high. On clear days, the summit views are absolutely incredible and can stretch across Wales, England, Ireland, and even the sea 🌤️📸 Snowdon has become one of the most iconic hiking destinations in the UK and completing the hike is a fantastic achievement 🥾🔥 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🚆 **TRAVEL PLANS** We have 2 groups travelling to Wales on Friday: 🚆 TRAIN GROUP Leaves London around 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Friday evening Arrives at Bangor Station around 9:30 PM 🚗 CAR GROUP Leaves North London at approximately 8:00 AM Friday morning ⚠️ Limited spaces available in the car group. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📅 **WEEKEND ITINERARY** 🟢 FRIDAY EVENING 🏕️ Arrive at campsite ⛺ Pitch tents 🔥 Relax and settle in 🌌 Prepare for Saturday’s main hiking adventure ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🟢 **SATURDAY – MAIN MOUNT SNOWDON HIKE** 🥣 Breakfast served between 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM 🥾 Hike starts from campsite at approximately 9:30 AM 📏 Total hike distance: Approximately 9 miles ⬆️ 4.5 miles ascent ⬇️ 4.5 miles descent ⛰️ Hiking Difficulty: Moderate to Energetic 🕒 Estimated hiking time: ⬆️ Around 4 hours uphill ⬇️ Around 4 hours downhill 📸 Additional time for breaks, lunch, photography & rest stops Total day duration approximately 10 hours. This is a circular route, meaning we descend using a different scenic path from the ascent route 🌄 ⚠️ Please follow the hike leader at all times for safety and organisation purposes. 🍽️ After the hike we finish at a local pub where everyone can relax and enjoy dinner together. ⚠️ Dinner is NOT included in the package price. 🍺 Alcohol purchases are entirely between you and the pub. We do not organise or purchase alcohol for participants. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🟢 **SUNDAY – RELAXED EXPLORATION & DEPARTURE** 🥣 Breakfast in the morning 🎒 Packing away camping equipment 🌿 Short easy local walk nearby 🏞️ Possible visit to a nearby Welsh village or town depending on time Sunday’s walk will be short and easy — less than 3–4 hours before departure. 🚍 Train group participants will be transferred to Bangor for their journey home. 🚗 Car group participants will travel back by car. 🥪 Breakfast and packed lunch are included on Sunday. 🍽️ Dinner is not included. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💰 **EVENT PRICES** 🚆 Train Group: £250 (Train tickets NOT included) 🚗 Car Group: £295 (Return car transport included) 🎫 We may be able to help you receive approximately 30% discount on train tickets if you contact us BEFORE booking your tickets. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✅ **WHAT IS INCLUDED** ⛺ High quality tent rental 🛏️ High quality air bed rental 🏕️ Campsite rental fees 🥣 Breakfasts 🥪 Packed lunches 🚐 All Wales transport & transfers during the event 🥾 Qualified hike leader guidance 🧭 Logistical support throughout the weekend 🔥 Campfire experience ☕ Camping gas stove for hot drinks & hot meals ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❌ **WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED** 🚆 Train tickets 🛌 Sleeping bag 🍽️ Evening pub dinners 🍺 Alcoholic beverages ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎒 **IMPORTANT ITEMS YOU MUST BRING** 🛌 Sleeping bag 📸 Camera for amazing photos 🔋 Power bank 🔦 Head torch or handheld torch 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots/shoes 🧥 Waterproof jacket 👖 Waterproof trousers 🧦 Spare socks 🧤 Gloves 🧢 Waterproof hat 🧥 Thermal layers for cold nights 🧼 Soap & shampoo 🛁 Towel 🩴 Slippers for showers 💊 Personal medication 🥤 Water bottle 🥪 Lunch box ⚠️ No WiFi signal at the campsite. 💻 Please do NOT bring laptops. This is only a 2-day trip so travel light 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🥣 **FOOD PROVIDED** ✅ Vegetarian & non-vegetarian options available BREAKFAST: 🥣 Cereal 🍊 Orange juice ☕ Tea & coffee LUNCH: 🥪 Sandwich selection 🍎 Fruit 🍫 Snacks 🥤 Drink included 💧 Plenty of water refill opportunities available at campsite. 🍽️ Dinner is your responsibility at the pub after the hike. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👤 **AGE REQUIREMENTS** ⚠️ This event is age restricted. Participants must be between 19–43 years old. 🪪 You must provide valid photo ID such as: ✔️ Passport ✔️ Driving Licence ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🩺 **SAFETY & EXPERIENCE** 🥾 Your hike leader is experienced, qualified, first-aid trained, and a trained Mountain Leader. 🩹 A first aid kit will be available throughout the trip. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📲 **BOOKING & CONTACT** ⚠️ Deposit payment required to secure your place. 📱 WhatsApp ONLY: 07590 919391 Please message via WhatsApp if you would like to join the trip or ask any questions 😊 📖 Please read our Meetup group terms & conditions on the homepage before contacting us. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ **DISCLAIMER** This is a hobby hiking group and NOT a commercial business. By joining this event, participants understand and accept that they are personally responsible for their own health, fitness, safety, and wellbeing during the trip. The organiser and hike leader accept no liability or responsibility for personal injury, illness, loss, accident, or any other issue that may occur during participation in this event. By attending, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌄 Small group • Beautiful mountains • Great atmosphere • Amazing memories • Adventure awaits 🏕️🔥⛰️

The only Metro Park with a fire tower! **History** [Scioto Grove Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/scioto-grove/) officially became the 19th park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system when it opened to the public on May 6, 2016. Located along a scenic bend of the Scioto River in Grove City, just south of Columbus, the 620-acre park was designed to blend preservation with modern recreation. Long before it became a park, this river corridor served as a vital footpath and trade route for Indigenous communities. Decades later, the mature forests and dramatic river bluffs caught the eye of conservationists looking to expand regional green spaces. The grand opening was a major milestone, drawing over 19,000 visitors in its very first weekend. The creation of the park was made possible through a sequence of land acquisitions and strong community partnerships. In October 2009, Franklin County voters approved a critical property tax levy that funded the initial purchase of 66 acres. Shortly after, the City of Grove City generously donated nearly 193 acres of land, previously known as Talbot Park, to anchor the project. Additional parcels were acquired using state grants from the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, successfully closing the gap between properties by December 2012. This collaborative funding model ensured that pristine wilderness areas remained completely protected from commercial development. From its inception, the park aimed to introduce innovative amenities to the regional park system, most notably the concept of "urban backpacking". Through a key partnership with the outdoor gear retailer REI Co-op, the park established the scenic REI River Trail. This trail features five rustic, reservation-only campsites along the river, specifically designed to give newcomers a safe place to practice backpacking close to home. Additionally, planners prioritized making the park fully pet-friendly, allowing leashed dogs across all trails and areas. This open-pet policy uniquely distinguished Scioto Grove from many other traditional Columbus Metro Parks. As the park grew in popularity, community members established special commemorative landmarks to honor local lives. In June 2019, a dedicated memorial garden was unveiled near the park entrance in memory of Reagan Tokes, an Ohio State University student. The serene space features a central pond bordered by bright blue flowers, representing her favorite color. A primary buckeye tree stands alongside a dedicated plaque, surrounded by four additional buckeye trees to represent her immediate family members. This addition transformed a portion of the park into a meaningful place for community reflection, healing, and peace. The historical depth of the park took a significant leap forward with the relocation of a massive piece of Ohio history. In August 2023, Metro Parks officially unveiled the Keystone Forest Lookout Tower, which had been carefully moved from Jackson County, Ohio. Originally constructed in 1942 by the Aermotor Windmill Company, the 82-foot-tall metal structure spent decades guarding southern Ohio’s vast forests from devastating wildfires. Workers painstakingly disassembled, re-galvanized, and reassembled the historic landmark at Scioto Grove. Today, visitors can climb its 111 steep steps to experience a panoramic view stretching all the way to the downtown Columbus skyline. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Scioto Grove](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SGR-map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** We will hike around 5 miles on the Overlook, REI River, Mingo, and Arrowhead Trails. While the configuration of the trails can lead us to occasionally taking longer hikes than at other parks, Scioto Grove is not generally a very strenuous place to hike. If you use hiking poles and inadvertently forget them, this is not a park where you're likely to end up caring that much. That said, Scioto Grove is one of the better Metro Parks for hiking as well as other things. They are the only Metro Park with five camping areas where you can literally pitch a tent and sleep for the night. You must contact the park and reserve these in advance; they are however free. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area, near the restrooms and playground. Arrowhead is the main picnic and parking area of the park, and it also has the only water fountain at Scioto Grove. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Grove City Brewing](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/menu). They have pretty good hamburgers. I was mortified to discover that I've never had their [Grove City Hooyah](https://www.beermenus.com/beers/486553-grove-city-hooyah) before, but I will correct that during this event. The actual address of the brewery is [3946 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3946+Broadway,+Grove+City,+OH+43123/@39.8836912,-83.0919635,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88389b3a28d0f4ad:0x3d85c41f608406c6!8m2!3d39.8836912!4d-83.0919635!16s%2Fg%2F11g8dh6h1_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

Meet at the Maple Grove picnic area for a 4 mile hike at 18 min/mile pace.