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Kayaking Events Today
Join in-person Kayaking events happening right now
Hertfordshire- Lee Valley – River Lee, Nazeing Marsh & Country Park Hike - 18km
For more info and to book visit [HERE](https://adventurewomen.co.uk/upcoming-adventures-1/ola/services/hertfordshire-lee-valley-river-lee-nazeing-marsh-country-park-circular-18-km-moderate-saturday)
2026 Sailing Trip: Escape to The Ionian
Departing from Lefkas, a lazy summer cruise around the turquoise waters of the lush green Ionian Islands. Kalamari & Greek Salad a plenty.
Ideal for first time sailors and old hands alike.
For more information visit: [https://www.sundowners.org.uk/the-ionian-islands-2026/](https://www.sundowners.org.uk/the-ionian-islands-2026/)
Gutsy Girls Event | Epping Forest - Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks
**🎟 Ticketed Event - You must BOOK your spot on our website by paying £25 to secure your spot 🎟**
Looking to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature? Our fully guided, women-only day hikes offer the perfect chance to explore awesome landscapes, connect with like-minded adventurers, and discover the great outdoors—all within easy reach of London.
Whether you're trekking through rolling hills, lush woodlands or tranquil river banks, these hikes promise fresh air, epic views, and a rewarding day in the countryside.
We’re thrilled to bring back three of our favorite day adventures: the Wendover Loop, the Balcombe Loop, and the Epping Forest hike! So join us on one (or all!) of these fantastic walks and let nature work its magic—leaving you refreshed, inspired, and connected.
**🌿 Location**
**🌲 Epping Forest Walk (15.5km) Discover London’s Largest Green Space**
Step into the wild beauty of Epping Forest, a historic woodland spanning 6,000 acres! Wander among towering beech trees, iron-age forts, and hidden ponds, with a chance to refuel at a charming tea hut along the way.
**📍** Epping Tube Station ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Easy to moderate comfortable pace (3-4 km/hr)
**✨ Why Join Us?**
✔ Fully guided hikes - book your spot, then just show up and enjoy the adventure
✔ Women-only walks, fostering connection and camaraderie
✔ Explore stunning countryside without the hassle of planning
✔ Unplug, recharge, and embrace the great outdoors
Each route is easily accessible by train, so you can ditch the rat race and dive straight into nature with minimal effort. Come along and discover just how much wild beauty exists just outside London!
📅 Limited Spots Available—Reserve Yours Now!
**Full Event Details: [Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks UK](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/guided-hikes-and-wildlife-walks)**
Ticketed Event - You must BOOK your spot on our website by paying £25 to secure your spot.
**🔒 Gutsy Girls Ltd is a fully insured travel company.**
**✅** If you'd like to join our adventures, you must book via our website.
We don't monitor the comments on Meetup events.
**➡️** Book Your Spot **[HERE](https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/afb8c352/?calendarIds=5694718)**
**🐻 Why Gutsy Girls?**
Gutsy Girls connects women through outdoor adventures, nature, and sports. Whether you're new to adventure or a seasoned explorer, we offer fun, friendly and supportive environments where every woman feels welcome.
**🙌 Solo Adventures Welcome**
Designed for solo travellers—90% join alone and find lifelong friends. If solo travel sounds daunting, don't worry! Our team ensures your journey is seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable.
**⭐️ Highly Recommended**
Don't just take our word for it; we've been recognised by the Guardian, The Times, and Stylist and more! Check out our 5-star reviews on **[Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/gutsygirls.co.uk)**
**🌍** Check out more of our adventures **[here](https://gutsygirls.co/3ITdPMN)**
Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gutsygirls_/)**
🔴🚶🏻 Coastal Hike: Deal to Folkestone via The White Cliffs of Dover ⛰️
⛰️ 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.
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**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:
💳 **[PayPal Here (£28.70)](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/28.70)**
↕️ or
💳 **[Revolut Here (£28.70)](https://revolut.me/mubashermalik?currency=GBP&amount=28.70)**
*Please send via **Friends & Family** and make sure no fee is charged.*
⏳**Deadline:** Friday 9:01pm
📱 **Confirmation:** Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid.
*ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are bought.*
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🚄 *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)**
80s/90s Boat Party Aboard The Tattershall Castle Saturday 27th June
**SUMMER NIGHTS ARE HERE AND THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO BE THAN ON THE TATTERSHALL CASTLE**
YES , OUR FAMOUS SUMMER BOAT PARTIES ARE BACK !
WE'LL BE ROCKING THE BOAT ON SATURDAY 27TH JUNE and continuing every 1 to 2 weeks on a Saturday night throughout the summer .
**\*\* Event Fee : £7 for 1 person £10 for 2**
\*\*Buy your ticket online from : https://fatso.ma/fkx8j
**No age restrictions : everyone is welcome . Come and meet other singles , mingle , make new friends and enjoy the buzz !**
The Tattershall Castle is a permanently moored boat on the Thames at Embankment . It is also a floating nightclub and one of our favourite Saturday night venues .
Summer nights aboard the Tattershall are absolutely sublime - there is simply nowhere else in London quite like it .
The event takes the form of a social gathering/mixer with introductions in the earlier part of the evening . The DJ will be playing music on deck where we can dance til 11 pm and after that we can continue with more dancing in the clubroom downstairs til 2 am .
I have a table reserved on deck (usually this is the first table on your right as you walk down the ramp onto the boat , but if you can't find me please ask a member of staff .) .
This will be our base whilst we are chatting , having a drink , dancing on deck , til 11pm , then we move down to the clubroom , where I have reserved another table for us .
**\*\* Event Fee : £7 for 1 person £10 for 2**
**Buy your ticket online from : https://fatso.ma/fkx8j**
You are also free to use the bar/ward room below deck . This is a nice cosy refuge if it's chilly on deck and the windows provide an amazing view of all the coloured lights which illuminate the famous icons on the opposite side of the river (London Eye , City Hall , Southbank Centre , etc).
PLEASE NOTE that this event begins at 8 pm - **arrive before** **9 pm to avoid paying an entrance fee directly to the venue** , as well as to me .
THE BOAT MAY START CHARGING AFTER 9 PM .
I look forward to welcoming you on the night !
Please also bring photo ID (the venue's rules , not mine).
Please buy your ticket in advance from : https://fatso.ma/fkx8j
**NB You must have your ticket ready** on your phone to show me on arrival , or have **£7 in cash** ready to pay me (Lynn).
Thank you .
Kayaking Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Kayaking on the River Thames, Beginner Friendly. Kew to Old Isleworth and back.
A great way to experience kayaking or canoeing on the Thames as a first timer or newish paddler, 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 upstream with the tide, along the beautiful section of the river besides Kew Gardens and Syon Park. We will take a break in Old Isleworth while the tide turns and return with the tide to Kew Bridge. Approximate total distance is 4 miles or 6.5KM. Optional social in the pub afterwards.
Boat, paddle & buoyancy aid will be provided. Dress for the weather: man-made fibres that don't hold water, an extra layer for the pub stop, 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/).
June Book Club: Kin by Tayari Jones
We will be meeting at The Racketeer! We will divide into smaller groups to discuss this month's book.
It will be very obvious when you arrive to the pub, where our group is, but please feel free to give me a call if you are struggling to find us.
For new members, shoot me a message on meetup and I will send through my phone number!
Chasing Horizons: Devil’s Dyke, South Downs & Sea
Escape the crowds and explore the best of the South Downs on this spectacular 24km adventure.
The Plan:
We will hike across rolling chalk hills, ancient landscapes and the iconic Devil’s Dyke before descending to the coast at Shoreham-on-Sea.
Expect breathtaking views, a rewarding challenge and great company along the way.
Distance: 24k
Difficulty: Moderate
Ascent: Approx. 620m
Walking Time: 5.5–6.5 hours
Meeting Point: London Victoria Station
Suitable For: Regular walkers comfortable with full-day hikes and sustained hill climbing
-Coastal finish
We’ll gradually descend towards Shoreham-on-Sea where we’ll celebrate the day’s adventure before heading back to London.
-Optional post-hike drink
As always, anyone who fancies a well-earned drink or meal afterwards is welcome to join.
Kit List:
✔ Walking boots or trail shoes
✔ At least 2 litres of water
✔ Packed lunch and snacks
✔ Waterproof jacket
✔ Warm layer
✔ Sun protection if needed
✔ Power bank (optional)
✔ Sense of adventure
Price includes:
✅ Guided hike led by NikOut Adventures
✅ Route planning and event organisation
✅ Group coordination throughout the day
Not included:
Travel: Please book your own train travel. You’ll need a ticket from London Victoria to Hassocks and a return ticket from Shoreham-by-Sea to London Victoria. TrainPal is recommended, and Railcard discounts apply ( if applicable).
📱 WhatsApp Group:
A WhatsApp group will be created closer to the event date for all confirmed participants. This will be used to share final meeting details, train information, weather updates and any last-minute announcements.
It’s also a great opportunity to get to know fellow hikers before the event, coordinate travel plans, and share photos and memories after the hike. Many of our NikOut lead to lasting friendships and future hiking buddies!
By joining this hike, participants agree to:
* Treat fellow hikers, members of the public, wildlife and the environment with respect.
* Follow the guidance of the hike leader throughout the day.
* Take responsibility for their own fitness, wellbeing, equipment and personal belongings.
* Inform the organiser of any medical conditions or concerns that may affect their participation.
* Wear appropriate footwear and bring suitable clothing, food and water for the conditions.
🌿 Leave No Trace
We are passionate about protecting the beautiful places we explore. Please help us leave the countryside exactly as we found it by taking all litter home, respecting local communities, sticking to designated paths where appropriate and avoiding disturbance to wildlife and livestock.
‘’ Take only memories, leave only footprints ‘’
Virginia Water Cascades & Windsor Castle – Sat 27 Jun 2026 - Long Walk Live
That weekend they’re doing **Long Walk Live**, a new music festival right on the Long Walk, with **direct views of Windsor Castle**, picnic vibes and a proper summer atmosphere.
* **Meeting Point:** [Waterloo Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ugAPNif9kDBui5W26 "Waterloo Station") at 8:30 am
* [Download Meeting Point Map (PDF)](https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/media/meetingpoint/meeting-point-waterloo-station.pdf "Click here to download the Meeting Point Map")
* **Starting Point:** [Virginia Water Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QfiPjkCzY9hZnT7YA "Virginia Water Station") at 9:35 am
* **Ending Point:** [Windsor & Eton Riverside Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZJMhQFX8387KLLqt9 "Windsor & Eton Riverside Station")
* **Total Distance:** 17.08 km (10.9 miles)
* **Hiking Duration:** Approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours
* **Total Event Duration:** At least 8 hours (including trains, sights, and meals)
* **Difficulty:** 2 out of 10
**Event Description:**
Join us for a scenic hike through **[Virginia Water Park](https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/virginia-water-park "Virginia Water Park")**, featuring the **Cascades** and vibrant **Valley Gardens**. Explore **[Windsor Great Park](https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/windsor-great-park "Windsor Great Park")** and follow the iconic **[Long Walk](https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/long-walk-in-windsor-great-park "Long Walk")** to the historic **[Windsor Castle](https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/windsor-castle "Windsor Castle")**. Highlights include the **Copper Horse Statue** overlooking the **Thames**, the WWII-era **[Virginia Water Lake](https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/virginia-water-lake "Virginia Water Lake")**, the enchanting **Cascade waterfall**, and the mysterious **Robber's Cave**.
This hike offers both natural beauty and historical charm.
**Price**: £12 (without transport)
If you’d like to include train tickets, please book directly on our website:
https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/virginia-water-cascades-and-windsor-castle-hike.html
**Note:** Don’t worry if the attendee list looks small — we also sell tickets on other platforms and our website!
Got questions? Call or text **Maria** at **07535 295739**.
Over 25s All White Boat Party
**TICKETS:** [https://tickxts.com/e/S81Usgaj](https://tickxts.com/e/S81Usgaj)
**MADE EVENTS RETURNS**
This time, we’re taking it to the Thames.
Join us on **Saturday 27 June 2026** for the **All White Boat Party** onboard **The Golden Jubilee** — a summer experience set against the backdrop of London’s skyline, good energy, great music and even better company.
From the moment guests step onboard at **Temple Pier**, expect a stylish evening on the water with food available onboard, drinks flowing from the bar, and a soundtrack of **Bashment, Afrobeats, R&B, Hip Hop, Amapiano and more**.
This is one for the grown crowd. Clean fits. Good people. Real vibes.
**What to expect**
* 2 levels of pure enjoyment
* Breathtaking views of London
* Fully stocked bar
* Limited bottle service
* Birthday packages available
* Food onboard by **@SUYAPIT**
* 250 guest capacity
* Expansive outdoor bow and sun deck
* Professional captain and maritime crew
* Event managers and servers onboard
**Food options**
* Chickpea & Vegetable Stew (VEG)
* Prawns with Jollof Rice (FISH)
* Suya with Jollof Rice. (MEAT)
**Event details**
**Date:** Saturday 27 June 2026
**Boat:** The Golden Jubilee
**Boarding:** 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
**Return:** 9:45 PM – 10:00 PM
**Location**
**Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN**
Opposite Temple Tube Station
**Music policy**
Bashment, Afrobeats, R&B, Hip Hop, Amapiano and more
**DJs**
**To be announced**
**Dress code**
**All white mandatory**
Fashionable, trendy attire only
**Age policy**
**25+ with valid ID**
**VIP bottle service and birthday packages**
Email **packages@madeeventsuk.com**
**Important information**
All ticket sales are final.
No refunds will be issued under any circumstances, including missed boarding.
Please note that photos and videos may be taken for marketing purposes. By attending, guests consent to imagery being used by **@MADEEVENTSUK**.
**Follow @MADEEVENTSUK**
HIKE 20km Abbeys, Woodlands, Witches Caves & Country Houses of River Wey
📏 **Key Info:**
• Distance: 12 miles (20km)
• Grading: [Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf)
• Ascent: 240m
• Hiking time: 5.5 to 6 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 lunch stop, and at the end pub
📍 **Meeting Point**
• Location: Waterloo station. Meet under the main central clock - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Waterloo.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/WaterlooClock.jpg) of the clock
• Time: Meet 8am, leave 8:20am for the 8:36am train
• Return: 7:01pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)
🌟 **Highlights**
• Explore the romantic **ruins of Waverley Abbey** (founded in 1128)
• Visit **Tilford village green** — a picture-postcard cricket green flanked by medieval bridges
• See an **800-year-old oak tree** with an 8m girth
• Step inside **Mother Ludlam’s Cave**, legendary home of the White Witch
• Visit the **Bourne Woods filming location** used in Gladiator, Harry Potter, War Horse and 20+ other films
• Follow woodland and riverside trails along the **River Wey**
• Discover hidden gems near **Farnham**, a historic Georgian market town
🥾 **Hike Description**
Our journey begins in the Georgian market town of **Farnham**, with its history spanning nearly 1,000 years. From here we follow woodland trails to **Mother Ludlam’s Cave**, once said to be the home of the White Witch of Waverley. Passing the grand **Moor Park House**, we reach the evocative ruins of **Waverley Abbey**, England’s first Cistercian monastery founded in 1128, and the nearby **Waverley Abbey House**, set beside a tranquil lake.
The trail then brings us to **Tilford village**, a picture-perfect English setting with a cricket pitch, riverside pub, and two medieval stone bridges across the **River Wey**. Continuing on, we pass an **800-year-old oak tree** of remarkable size and a nearby farm where pigs — and often piglets — can be seen in the fields.
Next we enter the **Bourne Woods**, an enchanting mix of heathland and coniferous forest. Here we actually pass through **specific filming locations** used in *Gladiator, Robin Hood, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, War Horse* and more than 20 other films. Walking these paths, you’ll stand where legendary battle scenes and cinematic moments were filmed.
We return to **Farnham** to complete the circuit, finishing a hike rich in history, folklore and cinematic scenery — a trail through time that captures the very best of Surrey’s countryside.
🧭 **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/) 📖
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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
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Alum Creek Trail Hike
Join us for a 2.4 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail south from Casto park to Strawberry Farms park and back. This is a fully paved flat trail along Alum Creek. Come and enjoy a great hike with us!

























