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Gower Coast Midweek Walking Holiday
Join **Large Outdoors** for a midweek hotel-based walking holiday exploring the scenic **Gower Peninsula**. With guided coastal and countryside walks, relaxed evenings and like-minded company, it’s a chance to get away for a few days of fresh air, good views and sociable walking.
### **What to Expect:**
**Guided Walks** – Each day you’ll walk with an experienced guide who brings the landscape to life with local history and wildlife insights.
**Gower Coast & Countryside** – From cliffs to quiet bays, coastal paths to inland trails, you’ll experience some of the Gower’s best walking.
**Hotel Stay & Social Evenings** – Comfortable accommodation, shared meals and relaxed evenings give plenty of time to connect with the group.
**Car-Free Friendly** – With good public transport links and collection options, this trip is accessible whether you travel by train or car.
**Inclusive Atmosphere** – Welcoming whether you’re joining solo or with friends, and walking at a steady pace suits a broad range of walkers.
**Location:** Gower Peninsula, South Wales
**Full details & booking:** [https://www.largeoutdoors.com/gower-coast-midweek-walking-holiday](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/gower-coast-midweek-walking-holiday)
FREE WEEK Of Daily Tantric Devotion
# *Daily Tantric Devotion*
#### *Live morning live practice with Agni Chandra*
[To join for free for 7 Days click here](https://www.organicurrent.com/offers/iq2vi32q/checkout)
This sessions happens 8AM BST Mon-Fri and Sunday.
***Tantric Breathwork to activate your energy***
***Powerful awakening of all energy centers***
***Meditation to ground in your expanded state of being***
Bring powerful transformational tantric practices into your everylife to transform from the inside out.
[Watch a video explaining the transformational power of these practices](https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cqk_UvNI47N/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=)
### *What we will practice*
*All practices are based on 3 pillars: **breath, sound and movement**. It allows the current of energy to flow freely in your body. **Agni Chandra curates each session** based on:*
* *meditative presence*
* *conscious connected breath*
* *yogic breathing*
* *undulation of the spine*
* \*application of energetic locks \*
*Practices are based on the **principle of deep connection with the body through felt sense.** We **activate our primal energy** and we **channel it up the spine** to the heart and higher energy centers.*
### *Introduction to the 4 Practices of Daily Tantric Devotion*
*With **Tantric Breathwork** practices we ground ourselves in the presence through the body. We open to the flow of life through conscious connected breath. The flow of energy that comes with the breath and spinal undulation redirects our sexual energy to the heart and higher energy centers. You are guided into the pure experience through the body to finally transcend the body into the meditative state of being.*
***Free Voicing*** *is a practice that opens up one of the most contracted energy centers - the throat. After grounding and heart centering meditation, we open the pathway of the breath using ancient yogic breathing. That allows the body to reconnect with the most healthy and beneficial way of breathing that is often forgotten.*
[More information, example videos ](https://www.organicurrent.com/daily-tantric-devotion-1)
JOIN THIS SESSION
❤️ [Join this class with 7 Day Free Trial](https://www.organicurrent.com/offers/iq2vi32q/checkout) ❤️
#
#### *Agni Chandra*
Telegram group: [https://t.me/organicurrent](https://t.me/organicurrent)
*Website:* [https://www.organicurrent.com/](https://www.organicurrent.com/)
*Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/organicurrent_tantra/](https://www.instagram.com/organicurrent_tantra/)*
F1 Data Science & Machine Learning In-person meet (Invite Only)
**🏁 Race, Code, Repeat – Post-Australia GP Data Jam**
The lights just went out in Australia — now it’s our turn to go green.
Join us for the very first *Formula 1 (F1) Data Science & Machine Learning* meetup, happening the Monday after the season-opening Grand Prix. We’ll take the chaos, strategy and storylines from the race weekend and turn them into real, buildable data.
This is a hands-on, low-ego, high-signal session where we’ll explore:
* fresh race and lap-time datasets,
* early-season performance trends,
* and how raw F1 timing data becomes features, visualisations and ML-ready inputs.
No slides. No hype decks.
Just real race data, live notebooks and fast feedback.
We’ll be working from an open F1 dataset built specifically for this community — and showing how it plugs into modern analytics stacks and modelling workflows.
Whether you’re:
* a data scientist,
* an ML engineer,
* a student,
* or just dangerously curious about turning motorsport into machine learning…
this is your pit stop.
**Come for the race talk.**
**Stay for the code.**
**Leave with a dataset and something you actually built.**
INTRO TO WOODWORK – FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX – 5 AFTERNOONS
**Bookable via our website ➡️** https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodwork-flip-lid-dovetail-box-6-afternoons-51/
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**Details:**
An absorbing five-week course for confident beginners and an enjoyable learning experience for anyone with a little woodworking experience. Using a fusion of hardwood and softwood, this five-week course will teach you the fundamentals of woodwork and give you an opportunity to use classic hand tools; brass-backed tenon saws, sharp wood chisels and delicately honed vintage wood planes.
This well-proportioned flip-lidded box is constructed of European redwood using a single dovetail joint at each corner and the fitted hardwood lid is attached to the base by a handmade ‘dowel’ peg hinge. The project will familiarise learners with many classic woodwork techniques and is taught with patience and enthusiasm by Andy Nicholl, who has devised this informative and challenging project.
You will take home a treasure to treasure- and we hope it will enthuse you to learn how to make many handmade woodwork projects in the years to come.
If your keyboard-weary hands have been needing the skill to fulfil and satisfy a yearning desire to create something you can hold, come and join us in our well-equipped and inspiring workshops and discover the wonderful world of woodwork.
**Key skills:**
* Measuring marking and cutting dovetail joints to make an accurate framed box.
* Planing and shaping a hardwood lid to fit the softwood frame base.
* Making and fitting a hardwood dowel joint to attach the frame base to the lid.
Nordic Walking in Docklands
**PLEASE READ: Advanced booking is required via our website [https://www.silverfit.org.uk/nordic-walking-sessions](https://www.silverfit.org.uk/nordic-walking-sessions)/ we do not use Meet Up as a means for sign up. Please DO NOT just turn up to this session.**
Activity: Nordic Walking at Docklands
Where and when: Mondays 10am, Meet at Bellucci Cafe inside Decathlon - Canada Water (https://www.thelodge.cafe/[https://www.thelodge.cafe/](https://www.thelodge.cafe/))
Price: £3 when booking on TicketTailor
Benefits of Nordic Walking:
The fitness and health benefits of Nordic Walking are significantly greater than regular walking, trekking or even jogging, with scientific research from Europe and the USA proving that Nordic Walking:
Activates 90% of the body's muscles
Burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking
Increases aerobic effect by up to 25% compared to regular walking
Decreases load and strain on the lower body
Tones upper arms, shoulders and back muscles
Improves lateral mobility of the spine
Develops core stability and strength
Promotes an upright posture
These benefits are achieved through the use of specially designed poles and a properly learned and performed Nordic Walking technique, whereby the poles are used as a resistance tool to engage the upper body. The result is a low impact, high results, total body exercise.
As a low impact walking exercise, Nordic Walking is something that can be done and enjoyed individually or as a group activity, anywhere a person can normally walk.
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For more information about this session please email the Project Manager at - **info@silverfit.org.uk**
Learn more about **Silverfit Charity** on our website [www.silverfit.org.uk](http://www.silverfit.org.uk/)
Fitness studio available for rental near Mile End tube 🔥
If you are looking to start a personal or group exercise or yoga session, check out this beautiful and spacious fitness studio available for booking on the GameOn Active Operate app ([link here](https://gameonactive.co.uk/operate/#/customer)).
If you already have an account on the GameOn Active mobile app you can sign in using the same details.
The fitness studio within the Central Foundation Girl's School is only a few minutes walk from Mile End tube station.
Sailing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sailing Club Meet & Greet – The Tattershall Castle
Join us at The Tattershall Castle, Embankment for our regular Sundowners Sailing Club catchup with members, friends and anyone who thinks the idea of sailing & adventure in the sunshine sounds interesting!
✅ Learn about our 2026 sailing trips
✅ Chat about past adventures with fellow crew
✅ Exchange sailing tips & tricks or spin a yarn or two
✅ Get a feel for what this sailing lark is all about
✅ Learn some more about the club and what makes us different
We love to meet new people - just look out for the hosts in their dark blue Sundowners polo shirts for a warm welcome. Our events are typically a mix of 2/3 regulars and 1/3 new faces.
Can't find us? Ask any of the bar staff for The Cove area.
Sailing Club Meet & Greet – The Tattershall Castle - Embankment
Join us at The Tattershall Castle on Embankment for our regular Sundowners Sailing Club catchup with members, friends and anyone who thinks the idea of sailing & adventure in the sunshine sounds interesting!
✅ Learn about our 2026 sailing trips
✅ Chat about past adventures with fellow crew
✅ Exchange sailing tips & tricks or spin a yarn or two
✅ Get a feel for what this sailing lark is all about
✅ Learn some more about the club and what makes us different
We love to meet new people - just look out for the hosts in their dark blue Sundowners polo shirts for a warm welcome. Our events are typically a mix of 2/3 regulars and 1/3 new faces.
Can't find us? Ask any of the bar staff for The Cove area.
Sailing Taster Day (2)
***PLEASE NOTE:*** *Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - [click here to register](https://www.londonsailing.club/Events/Calendar/View?id=201). If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do [by clicking here](https://www.londonsailing.club/Registration/Register?isSlotReAssignment=False).*
(Depart from / Return to Port Hamble Marina)
**London Sailing Club Taster Day**
Have you been along to one of our socials and heard about our sailing trips, or seen club trips advertised on Meetup or our club's website, but you're not quite sure whether it's for you? Here is your chance to try out sailing with the club without committing to a multi-day trip. We're sure you're going to love it out on the water with us, and will want to come out with us again!
For insurance reasons all participants in club trips must be adults and full members of the club (annual membership fee is £24). We're confident you will have a great time and will want to come and sail with us again, but we're happy to refund your membership fee if, after your taster day, you decide membership is not for you.
Membership benefits include the ability to join sailing trips in the UK, the Mediterranean and other European destinations, sailing skills weekends, lots of varied social events, free online Theory classes, access to our "Take The Helm" coaching programme to help you develop practical skippering experience after obtaining Day Skipper, special discounts on occasional RYA training from accredited schools, and up to 15% discount on bareboat chartering with partner companies.
*Taster Day Plan*
We will meet at Port Hamble Marina at 9am for introductions and a safety briefing aboard the yacht. Parking is available at the marina. We'll aim to set off before 10am to make the most of a day sailing on the Solent. Depending on the weather and the wind we might drop anchor for lunch, after which we'll make our way back to Port Hamble Marina and be off the boats around 4.00pm. Participants are welcome to stay on for drinks in the marina bar where they will likely meet other club members.
If getting to Port Hamble by 9am is likely to be difficult, you are welcome to stay on the yacht the night before for an additional £20. Accommodation is in shared double cabins, though if fewer than 3 people request this option you may well have your own cabin.
First time sailors may wish to [take a look at our list of FAQs](https://www.londonsailing.club/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/FAQs+for+firsttime+sailors) and we also have a [recommended kit list](https://www.londonsailing.club/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Recommended+kit+lists+for+sailing+trips).
*Yachts*
We have chartered a 37ft yacht and will sail with a maximum of six. We want everyone to have enough space and a proper chance to be involved in the sailing. If you’re new to yachting, you’ll be pleased to know the boats have heating, hot/cold running water, a bathroom, a kitchen with a fridge, and more than enough electricity to charge your phone!
*Skippers & First Mates*
The crew will be led by one of LSC's fantastic and experienced skippers and depending on the level of experience on board we may also have a First Mate from the club's Take The Helm programme.
*Kit*
No special or expensive sailing kit required! Just bring practical footwear and clothing to suit the weather forecast. Lifejackets are provided. Foul weather gear can be hired locally if needed. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen and a change of clothes if the forecast suggests it!
If you are staying on the boat you should bring a sleeping bag and pillow as no bedding is provided. The marina has shoreside showers and toilets, so you are not restricted to using the more limited facilities on board the boat.
*Cost*
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £90 per person (not including the annual membership fee for which you pay separately), which covers the yacht charter, fuel, marina fees, lunch, snacks, and soft drinks on board during the taster day, as well as a £5 contribution to the club's Muck Up Fund which allows us to help skippers on club trips manage the risk of accidental damage caused by trip participants. It doesn’t cover getting yourself to/from the trip or any meals or drinks on shore. We ask for the full amount up front to secure your place. Accommodation on board the night before is available separately at an additional £20.
Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, any participant who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip. We're sure you're going to love sailing with us and will want to come along on more trips, but if you decide that you don't want to sail with us after your taster day we will refund your membership fee.
London Sailing Club Ts and Cs apply.
Sailing Taster Day (1)
***PLEASE NOTE:*** *Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - [click here to register](https://www.londonsailing.club/Events/Calendar/View?id=200). If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do [by clicking here](https://www.londonsailing.club/Registration/Register?isSlotReAssignment=False).*
(Depart from / Return to Port Hamble Marina)
**London Sailing Club Taster Day**
Have you been along to one of our socials and heard about our sailing trips, or seen club trips advertised on Meetup or our club's website, but you're not quite sure whether it's for you? Here is your chance to try out sailing with the club without committing to a multi-day trip. We're sure you're going to love it out on the water with us, and will want to come out with us again!
For insurance reasons all participants in club trips must be adults and full members of the club (annual membership fee is £24). We're confident you will have a great time and will want to come and sail with us again, but we're happy to refund your membership fee if, after your taster day, you decide membership is not for you.
Membership benefits include the ability to join sailing trips in the UK, the Mediterranean and other European destinations, sailing skills weekends, lots of varied social events, free online Theory classes, access to our "Take The Helm" coaching programme to help you develop practical skippering experience after obtaining Day Skipper, special discounts on occasional RYA training from accredited schools, and up to 15% discount on bareboat chartering with partner companies.
*Taster Day Plan*
We will meet at Port Hamble Marina at 9am for introductions and a safety briefing aboard the yacht. Parking is available at the marina. We'll aim to set off before 10am to make the most of a day sailing on the Solent. Depending on the weather and the wind we might drop anchor for lunch, after which we'll make our way back to Port Hamble Marina and be off the boats around 4.00pm. Participants are welcome to stay on for drinks in the marina bar where they will likely meet other club members.
If getting to Port Hamble by 9am is likely to be difficult, you are welcome to stay on the yacht the night before for an additional £20. Accommodation is in shared double cabins, though if fewer than 3 people request this option you may well have your own cabin.
First time sailors may wish to [take a look at our list of FAQs](https://www.londonsailing.club/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/FAQs+for+firsttime+sailors) and we also have a [recommended kit list](https://www.londonsailing.club/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Recommended+kit+lists+for+sailing+trips).
*Yachts*
We have chartered a 37ft yacht and will sail with a maximum of six. We want everyone to have enough space and a proper chance to be involved in the sailing. If you’re new to yachting, you’ll be pleased to know the boats have heating, hot/cold running water, a bathroom, a kitchen with a fridge, and more than enough electricity to charge your phone!
*Skippers & First Mates*
The crew will be led by one of LSC's fantastic and experienced skippers and depending on the level of experience on board we may also have a First Mate from the club's Take The Helm programme.
*Kit*
No special or expensive sailing kit required! Just bring practical footwear and clothing to suit the weather forecast. Lifejackets are provided. Foul weather gear can be hired locally if needed. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen and a change of clothes if the forecast suggests it!
If you are staying on the boat you should bring a sleeping bag and pillow as no bedding is provided. The marina has shoreside showers and toilets, so you are not restricted to using the more limited facilities on board the boat.
*Cost*
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £90 per person (not including the annual membership fee for which you pay separately), which covers the yacht charter, fuel, marina fees, lunch, snacks, and soft drinks on board during the taster day, as well as a £5 contribution to the club's Muck Up Fund which allows us to help skippers on club trips manage the risk of accidental damage caused by trip participants. It doesn’t cover getting yourself to/from the trip or any meals or drinks on shore. We ask for the full amount up front to secure your place. Accommodation on board the night before is available separately at an additional £20.
Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, any participant who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip. We're sure you're going to love sailing with us and will want to come along on more trips, but if you decide that you don't want to sail with us after your taster day we will refund your membership fee.
London Sailing Club Ts and Cs apply.
Sailing Club Meet & Greet – The Tattershall Castle
Join us at The Tattershall Castle for our regular Sundowners Sailing Club catchup with members, friends and anyone who thinks the idea of sailing & adventure in the sunshine sounds interesting!
✅ Learn about our 2026 sailing trips
✅ Chat about past adventures with fellow crew
✅ Exchange sailing tips & tricks or spin a yarn or two
✅ Get a feel for what this sailing lark is all about
✅ Learn some more about the club and what makes us different
We love to meet new people - just look out for the hosts in their dark blue Sundowners polo shirts for a warm welcome. Our events are typically a mix of 2/3 regulars and 1/3 new faces.
Can't find us? Ask any of the bar staff for The Cove area.
Chichester Challenge: Boat Ride & Beautiful Bosham Village & Lakeside Pub Garden
They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes)
**DESCRIPTION**
Embark on a scenic adventure from Chichester, weaving through charming countryside and past stunning coastal homes before reaching the highlight of the journey—a picturesque ferry ride across the tranquil harbour. From there, follow scenic footpaths along the water’s edge, soaking in breathtaking views and the peaceful atmosphere. The journey culminates in the historic village of Bosham, known for its timeless beauty, rich maritime heritage, and stunning coastal scenery. To top it all off, we’ll end at a cozy pub, the perfect spot to relax, refuel, and take in the charm of this unforgettable hike.
**WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO**
Distance: **17kM**
Ascent: c.**mainly flat**
Estimated Duration (approx): **5 hours walking**
Difficulty: **[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)**
**PROGRAMME**
Meeting Point: Meeting Point: **[London Victoria Station](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/meeting-places/)** (see pic in in link) in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are.
Assembly time: 08:00
Move to train: 08:15
Train leaves: 08:35
Arrive at Chichester station: 10:07
Departure Train: 17:02 from Bosham station, arrive back at Victoria 18:45
**Pricing Info:**
* £35 per person – includes hike + train travel. Book by 11:59 PM on Tuesday before the event to guarantee your spot at this £35 discounted price - after this time there might or might not be limited £35 tickets left upon checking event.
* Want to join for the hike only? Message me privately on Meetup to pay £15 anytime.
**HIKE INCLUDES**
* Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
* PayPal fees
**PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE**
* Travel costs ***(Unless you selected the train price)***
* Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
* Souvenirs
* Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup
* Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit
**RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)**
* Suitable hiking shoes or boots
* Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
* Water [2L recommended]
* Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
* Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
* Camera & Phone
* Picnic lunch and snacks
**CANCELLING/REFUNDS**
If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund.
**QUESTIONS**
If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page.
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Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
**History**
[Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973.
The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience.
The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades.
Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun.
I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike.
I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park.
**After the Hike**
Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
















