Walking

Ready to get outside? Our Thursday morning session in Dulwich park is back! At this moment we can meet with up to 30 people (of more than two households) to do outdoor exercise and walks. However, i like to keep our exercise groups small, so I have set the maximum participants at 12. For now this walk is for our experienced Nordic Walkers only, who already used to Nordic Walk with us regularly before Covid 19 kept us indoors, and who have their own Nordic Walking poles. As this session is outdoors, we will not ask you to wear a face mask, but we do ask you to keep 2 meters apart. Some of our walkers might be immune compromised or more at risk, so please help us keep everyone safe! Please do not come to the session and stay at home if: - you know you have been in contact - in the last 2 weeks- with someone with symptoms of possible Covid, or if you have been in contact with someone who tested positive. - you have any of the following symptoms: (new) Loss of smell/taste, Persistent cough, Fatigue, Loss of appetite, Skin rash, Hives, Fever, Severe muscle pain, Shortness of breath, Diarrhoea, Delirium, Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Hoarse voice, Eye soreness, Sore or painful throat, Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Dizziness or light headedness We meet by the cafe in the middle of the park. Session Price: £10 per session, £89 for a 10-session card or £70 unlimited sessions per month. Session cards and pay Monthly can be used in any of our outdoor walks or indoor Zoom classes sessions (except for the Parkinson's sessions). Pay What Works: The price shown above is the “true” value of the session that best reflects the work I put into preparing and leading your session. However, I understand that not everyone can afford to pay full price, and I don’t want that to stop you from joining us. In an effort to find a balance between more financial accessibility and sustainable pricing, I now offer a “Pay What Works” model. This allows for financial flexibility while still valuing and respecting the work and energy I provide in creating and delivering these classes. Then send an email to ailien@fitandhappyoutdoors.com with the heading “INVOICE please”- followed by “FAHO 1” to pay full price as quoted below, “FAHO 2”, for 20% off, or “FAHO 3” for 50% off. Pllease do tell me if you want to pay for 10 sessions, or if you’d like to pay monthly. I prefer payment by bank transfer, but if that is not possible you could pay in cash. No cheques please, the queues by the banks are just too long. We walk in all safe weather conditions – if a walk is cancelled, we will contact you to let you know. Please check for text messages or Meetup messages before leaving home!

A beautiful 9 to 10 mile walk in the delightful Kent countryside and woodlands ! Please arrive by 10.20am to facilitate the purchase of group train tickets for the train at 10.55am that arrives at Hollingbourne at 12.09pm. Train ticket : return to Harrietsham Or you may decide to drive. The walk shall commence by 12.15pm We shall have a drink around lunchtime in Ringlestone. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. Meetup fee £5 payable in cash or by bank transfer in advance. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/boots or trainers. We shall have a drink at the end of the walk. Train back from Harrietsham at 5.11pm. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no 07714250849.

**Do you dream of seeing the northern lights? Join Backabush to hunt for the aurora borealis in Arctic Sweden!** Cost - £599. Nights - 4. Accommodation - comfortable en-suite twin share rooms (please enquire about single supplement option) The magical dance of the northern lights is a spectacular sight and a true bucket list experience. Over the next year aurora borealis activity should continue to be at its highest levels in over a decade as we are in a solar maximum, so now is the time to go and see this unique spectacle! Abisko National Park in [Swedish Lapland](https://www.swedishlapland.com/northern-lights/) is located about 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is a [dream destination for aurora seekers](https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/northern-lights/) as it offers some of the best conditions in the world for northern lights watching. The unique climate of the area keeps the skies almost always clear, and light pollution is minimal. Our plan is to walk to the best nearby viewing areas each night to hunt for the aurora borealis, for example at the shore of the fantastic lake Torneträsk. There is also the option to book a night visit to the [Aurora Sky Station](https://auroraskystation.se/en/welcome-to-aurora-sky-station/) on one of the evenings, taking the chairlift up to its amazing viewing platform at 900m above sea level. During the day we will have the opportunity to explore more of the national park, hiking to nearby lakes and waterfalls (weather and snow conditions permitting). There are many other exciting winter activities available to book including snowshoeing, ice climbing, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobile tours. Come and join us on an amazing arctic adventure to the world's best place for the aurora borealis! **ACCOMMODATION:** We have secured comfortable en-suite twin share rooms at the wonderful STF Abisko Turiststation, at the heart of Abisko National Park. A delicious Swedish style buffet breakfast is included every day. Limited single room places may be available based on availability and room cost at the time of booking, please enquire. The accommodation has an on-site restaurant, bistro and convenience store and there are self-catering facilities available. There is also a grocery store 2km away. The on-site sauna is the perfect place to warm up and unwind after a day of exploring and our accommodation is perfectly placed for aurora hunting with many great viewing points nearby. **WHAT'S INCLUDED:** * 4 nights accommodation in comfortable en-suite twin share rooms (limited single supplement possible at extra cost - please enquire) * 4 breakfasts * Airport transfers * An itinerary of organised walks to view the northern lights each evening and to explore the national park during the day (weather and snow conditions permitting) * Access to on-site sauna * Self-catering facilities * Trip organiser * Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992 * **WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:** * Lunches and dinners (a restaurant, self catering facilities and convenience store are available on-site and there is also a grocery store 2km away) * Flights (see details below) * Optional activities * Travel insurance * Single supplement (please enquire) **RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS:** Airport transfers (included) are timed to meet the below recommended connecting flights with [Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) ](https://www.flysas.com/gb-en/)to/from Kiruna: Outbound - Thursday 22 January: SK 1530 London Heathrow LHR 06:40 – Stockholm Arlanda ARN 10:05 SK 1042 Stockholm Arlanda ARN 11:55 – Kiruna KRN 13:35 Inbound - Monday 26 January: SK 1045 Kiruna KRN 14:15 – Stockholm Arlanda ARN 16:00 SK 1527 Stockholm Arlanda ARN 19:45 – London Heathrow LHR 21:20 It will be easy to break up your journey by spending a day or two in Stockholm or arrive in Kiruna earlier/leave later to extend your stay, and make your own way to/from the airport to meet the group. There is also an overnight train to Kiruna/Abisko available from/to Stockholm although tickets only go on sale closer to the date.

Please join us for our weekly run and social - a great (free!) way to meet new people! We meet at 7pm outside The Horatia ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/p1QnyurFQh3gywov6) and go to Highbury Fields together from there. We run 5km at an easy pace (about 6-7 mins per km), often 3 loops around Highbury Fields but we do change up the route from time to time. After the run, we will head to the Horatia pub for some drinks

**Welcome back to LCC's Trail Running Club! For our next outing we're heading to Hyde Park in central London for our first experiment in weekday, evening running.** **Hyde Park will provide us a nice flat trail run. We'll be looking at roughly 30-45 minutes, covering around 3km at a moderate pace, ideal for beginners and intermediate runners. Whatever your speed, our organisers will always keep you in sight!** Our Hyde Park route will take us from the actual Marble Arch structure, by the Marble Arch tube station (on the Central line), south over the open ground to the long Rotten Row track running west, north and over the Serpentine Bridge crossing the lake, through the Hyde Park forest and finish out the run back at the Arch. There are [toilet facilities in Hyde Park](https://www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/hyde-park/faqs) which cost 20 pence (£0.20) to access; contactless payment cards are accepted but cash is not. If you haven't got a card but need the loo, don't worry, the organisers carry cards and will gladly spot you 20p. How generous is that? I'll also be bringing plenty of water along with me, so if you forget yours, fear not. I've got a few spare bits of kit as well - if you would like a running sleeve to put your phone in or a pouch belt for keys and things, just shoot me a message on here ahead of time! All are welcome - we're a mix of skill levels and leg lengths, so I'll be maintaining a relatively relaxed pace and will make sure no one winds up too far behind. Our standard bit of info about our running group and why it's good is provided below: \-\-\-\-\- Humans evolved to run and sprint; no wonder then that when we do it regularly (within moderation and with plenty of rest days), our brains as well as bodies thank us. Running has recently been shown to [improve neuroplasticity,](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6148340/) heal [brain damage](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6148340/) in affected individuals, and foster [better mental health](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-truth-behind-runners-high-and-other-mental-benefits-of-running) including elevated mood at rest and enhanced task-switching ability. Doing all this in nature, as opposed to busy London roads dodging commuters and street cleaners, also helps deliver the well-known [benefits](https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/mental-health/the-mental-health-benefits-of-nature-spending-time-outdoors-to-refresh-your-mind/) of time spent in nature to mood, anxiety levels, cognition and memory. All these things matter a great deal in an age where burnout and exhaustion are a constant presence either in our own lives or those of the people we care about [who you should totally invite along]. It matters especially for people trying to eke out a percentage of their time and mental capacity for transformative social and political organising: the better we feel, the more we'll be able to do. In a nutshell, running is great for you and you should do it. Trail running is even better. Best of all is doing all this with a supportive group of comrades, especially one which includes knowledgeable folks who can provide some structure to what can be a puzzling sport to get started with if building up to something, like a 10k or half marathon, is your goal. Part of our running group's programming will be building a series of events aimed at building people up, slowly but surely, towards specific goals, using progressive programmes similar to the [NHS's Couch to 5k](https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/) system. \-\-\-\-\- Take care and see you on the trails!

Join OutdoorLads popular weekly Thursday Bouldering evening at The Arch in Bermondsey. OutdoorLads London boulderers welcome all members of the LGBTQ+ community You'll be meeting with a supportive group of 5 to 10 plus boulderers who are always happy to introduce complete beginners or solve difficult bouldering problems with enthusiasts. We usually follow up with a pub visit. This event is for members of all levels of experience and all are welcome to come along to any of the sessions. Bouldering is a form of climbing where instead of long high routes, the 'problems', as they are referred to, tend to be shorter and focus on technique, balance, body positioning and sometimes power. Because of this different emphasis, bouldering doesn't have the hassle of climbing with ropes, harnesses and belaying, which makes the activities excellent for newcomers to the sport. If you're a seasoned climber you won't need convincing about the benefits of bouldering, but for those who've never climbed more than a staircase, the benefits are wide ranging: from the physical - improved strength, tone, balance, power and coordination; mental - problem solving, focus, concentration and body awareness; to the emotional - relaxation, a sense of achievement and a feeling that mind and body are working together perfectly ('feeling psyched'). On top of all this, bouldering tends to be a very social sport where you can hang out with mates and each have a go as you feel regardless of what level you climb at.

**Join us on *Discord* to keep updated!** **[(Click me! Online Offline Discord)](https://discord.gg/uuwybw93kj)** Meetup with a group for a nice stroll in Battersea park! Bring a coffee.. or grab one in the parks café after! This event is weekly! Get out and about in Battersea park with new people! This isn't a strict walk - however it should be a scenic, fun and enjoyable walk for people of all ages, sizes & abilities! If you're looking for something more energetic have a look at some of our other group exercise activities!

*PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR IMPORTANT MEETING POINT INFO* Join us for an easy 4.5M/3.5KM circular stroll through Notting Hill! We’ll wander the pastel‑lined streets around Portobello Road and the hidden courtyards and garden squares that give the area its boho charm. Along the way we’ll hear a few anecdotes about the area’s famous history. Pub social after! *MEET OUTSIDE EXIT 4 OF NOTTING HILL GATE TUBE STATION*

**They’re back! After a couple of months off, our Social Walks return on Sunday 25th January for the first walk of 2026.** Yep that's right, we'll be dusting off our hiking boots again and heading out on one of our favourite social walk routes through all three Royal Parks, Hyde Park, Green Park and St James Park. The event will start out by the Kensington Gardens Bandstand in Hyde Park and to kick things off - you'll be allocated a group/team for an initial mix of fun ice breaker games. These are designed to get people talking and help you to get to know some of the other participants on the walk a little better. We’ll then set off on our 2-3 hour walk across London, we'll catch glimpses of some of the most famous landmarks and sights of London, such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Eye. And of course, no social walk would be complete without a trip to the pub to wrap up the afternoon and give you a chance to grab a drink, a bite to eat and get to know your fellow hikers a bit better. Owing to the size of the venue, we will be having to cap numbers for this event and so do make sure you nab your place as soon as you can! \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **WHERE/WHEN WE WILL MEET** Meet Point - Kensington Gardens Bandstand, London W8 4PU ([https://goo.gl/maps/hS9T58cpHr1EFAtp8](https://goo.gl/maps/hS9T58cpHr1EFAtp8)) Closest tube stations: High Street Kensington (10 Min walk), Gloucester Road (15 min walk), South Kensington (15 min walk) Destination: Silver Cross, Westminster Meet Time - 2:00pm Walk Finish time: 5:00pm Pub Finish time: 6:30-8:00pm (approx) \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, our project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Come lets go with the flow on this classic winter 8 to 9 mile Thames Path walk ! Train to catch : 10.36am from Waterloo that arrives at Hampton Court train station at 11.12am using your Oyster card. Or you may decide to drive. Please bring packed lunch, waterproof jacket, walking shoes boots or trainers as well as water and snacks etc. Walk shall start at 11.30am. We shall have lunch anywhere you fancy in Kingston and then we shall reconvene by the Boaters Inn pub in Canbury Gardens to start the walk to Richmond. Richmond has many pubs and cafes that we may decide to frequent at the end of the walk. At Richmond there are several options available in which to return home : bus, tube, overland and National Rail. Meetup fee £5 payable in cash or in advance by bank transfer. No PayPal. Please make sure you have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and you should be fit enough to walk at 2.5 miles per hour. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849

An opportunity to visit Meetup favourite St Martha's Hill from a different direction and for the lowest train fare from London. Maximum Martha hike for minimum money 🤗 In 1718 the antiquarian John Aubrey described the lovely hilltop view over "*this Romancy Vale*." Aubrey found interest no doubt in the summit remains of Bronze Age henges. Might they be the origin of the hill's previous name "Martyr's Hill"? The church on the top is a 19th-C reconstruction using material from the 11th-C original. Among the hill's permanent residents is Bernard Freyberg, or "Salamander". For those wanting a shorter 12 miles walk option you will end at Clandon for the return train. 🔦🔦🔦 If completing the full 16 miles bring a torch 🔦🔦🔦 TRAVEL: Take the 9.33 AM train from London Waterloo to HORSLEY. Walk starts 10.25 am from Horsley station. Circular walk. Snack stop at Newlands Corner. Summit stop. Pub stop options later in the walk. Bring a packed lunch. Buy an offpeak day return to HORSLEY which is £12.05 with Groupsave or a Network card. If opting for the shorter walk you will need an offpeak return to Clandon which is £13.30 with Groupsave or a Network card. The organiser will be standing from 9.15 am in front of the ticket office at Waterloo to act as a focal point for people to arrange Groupsave tickets. *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/ 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 and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. 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. We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

BOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 [HERE](https://itsadate.club/event/sunday-park-walk-23/). Connecting with potential partners is a walk in the park when you’re doing something you love! If you’re active, enjoy a good social scene, and are into the outdoors, join us with 30 single guests for a 6.5 km walk around the Regents Park and Primrose Hill Circular. Switch scrolling for strolling during this wholesome morning, which includes a hosted walk, coffee (or tea), and a homemade chocolate brownie. Meet James, your host, outside Regents Bar and Kitchen in Regents Park Inner Circle and just a short walk from Baker Street Station. After a stroll around Queen Mary’s Garden, we will continue through Marylebone Green and the English Gardens of Regent’s Park. We’ll then head north, crossing Regents Canal via the Monkey Gate, and make our way up to the viewpoint at Primrose Hill. Here, we’ll stop for coffee and homemade brownies—a great opportunity to socialise more widely with the group and get to know as many people as possible. If the weather isn’t kind to us, we’ll take refuge in a nearby café around Primrose Hill. After this short interlude, we will continue clockwise on the circuit, re-joining The Board Walk in Regents Park as we pass London Zoo, and then return to Marylebone Green, where we’ll conclude at the Japanese Garden. This is a super-relaxed morning walk and a fantastic opportunity to meet a fun bunch of people while getting your steps in along the way. After the walk, the usual post-event matching and messaging will be available on your It’s a Date dashboard. Alternatively, there are plenty of nearby trails and cosy Marylebone pubs to extend your date with newfound connections. If you have any questions about the event or how things will work, please get in touch with James at 07517 065492 or james@itsadate.club.

Join us for a wonderful winter walk 🍁along the Thames tow path. Meeting at Kew Gardens station we will walk through the gardens of the national archive, and then turn into the Thames towpath walking east past Barnes, and on to Putney.
We will finish at the rocket pub by the river in Putney for food and drinks 🍹
• approximately 5 miles linear
Organizing a fee pay cash on - £5. Please wear waterproof sturdy footwear
Contact 07816 866300

PARK, LAKES, MEADOWS,GARDENS,THAMESPATH,WOODLAND TRAILS, and the NEW BATTERSEA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT plus SOCIALISING with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS afterwards in a pub with a convivial atmosphere. Enjoy London! Get out, stay fit, and see your City in the company of new people and great friends! Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. on a green walk. Walking is one of life's great social activities. See new parts of London and surrounding countryside. Visit places you would not normally have a reason to come to. **WALK START POINT: Battersea Power Station (Northern Line)** WALK ROUTE: See the fashionable shops of the new Battersea Retail Development and contrast with the greenery and nature of Battersea Park, and the serenity of the Thames, before finishing the walk in a large pub close to Putney Stations. Above photo is of the Festival of Britain Fountains in Battersea Park. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles. WALK END POINT: A large pub near Putney Bridge Station (District Line) and East Putney Bridge(National Rail) STOP OUT POINT: Our route goes close to several London bus routes **Social Event**: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. *All our walks always end with a social event at a great value pub. Be sure to join us afterwards in the pub for a drink and/or meal for the whole friendly experience.* RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. No large dogs or small children please. Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) DISCAIMER All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer. Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join in order to keep up to date with events, photos posted and comments made. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events Flag or Badge outside the station. RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update. COST: Members and guests of members who do not hold the Ken's Events card will be asked to pay £5 for this walk

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy registration at [Birding Gilbert’s Corner - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy](https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-gilberts-corner-january/) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a bird walk at the relatively new [Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park](https://www.novaparks.com/parks/gilberts-corner-regional-park) in Aldie (see map below). With a combination of scrub, brush and meadow, this park is a great birding hotspot in southwestern Loudoun. *Limit 14. **Registration required.*** ***Questions:*** *Contact Joe Coleman at [jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org)*.