Weekend Adventures

Make sure to **Pre-book** your ticket through [our website](www.ontherocksbarcrawl.com/london/book-now) We're rated number 1 for nightlife on TripAdvisor in Brighton and Barcelona, and 12th in London so you know you'll have a great time ◡̈ People come from LOTS of other channels so please ignore the meetup RSVP number ◡̈ Whether you're new to London or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people! Every day our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Guides will take you to at least 5 great bars and clubs in the centre of London. The guides make sure to make everyone feel included, encourage mixing within the group and introduce everyone. This makes it a great activity whether you come alone or with friends. We hope to meet you soon :) INFO: exact meeting point shared once you purchase a ticket (prices vary depending on when you book but start at £19.50) Included is : \- Entry to four bars and a club \- A free shot at each bar \- exclusive reduced drink deals at every venue \- access to the photos that we take with our big fancy camera BRING ID! 18+ years old only (Sorry, it's the law :/ ) Make sure to bring a valid Driving Licence or Passport, other forms of ID (including photocopies of the above) are unlikely to be accepted by the venues that we visit. Make sure to bring ID no matter your age. \*\*\*Please note: Due to previous bad experiences, we are unfortunately no longer able to accept stag/hen dos (or same-sex groups of more than 9) on our main crawl. To book a private crawl with us, please contact london@ontherocksbarcrawl.com\*\*\* Ts&Cs apply: [https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/](https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/)

## 🥾 GO London Hiking – Coulsdon South to Kenley via Farthing Downs & Happy Valley ### 🌄 Overview This relaxed and scenic hike takes us south from **Coulsdon** through some of South London’s best open downland, linking **Farthing Downs**, **Happy Valley**, **Kenley Common**, and **Riddlesdown**. Leaving Coulsdon South Station, we quickly escape the urban edge and climb onto open chalk grassland with wide views across rolling countryside. The route flows through peaceful valleys, open ridges, and parkland trails, offering a great mix of nature, space, and fresh air while staying firmly within the London Travelcard zone. With good paths throughout and gentle undulations, this is an ideal hike for beginners looking to explore London’s lesser-known green spaces before finishing at Kenley Station. *** ### 🕓 **Schedule & Meeting Info** Meeting Time: **11:10** – Coulsdon South Station (outside main entrance) Trains: **Southern** services (inside the London Travelcard zone) Tickets: **Touch in / Touch out** Hike Start: **11:15** – Coulsdon South Station Lunch: **Pack Lunch** Hike Finish: **Around 15:30** – Kenley Station Return Trains: **Frequent services back to London** 🚆 Train fare is **not included** – please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day. *** ### 🎒 **What to Bring** ✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes ✅ Waterproof jacket & layers for changing weather ✅ Packed lunch, snacks & water ✅ Train ticket / Contactless / Travelcard *** ### 📏 **Grade & Distance** **Grade:** Beginner **Distance:** 11 km **Hiking Time:** Approx. 3.5 hours **Terrain:** Urban paths, undulating downland on well-surfaced paths and parkland trails *** 👣 **Hike Leader:** Gary 📱 07968585224 📧 golondongary@hotmail.co.uk *** ### 💚 **Stay Connected** 📱 WhatsApp: 07968585224 📩 Mailing List: [https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/contact](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/contact) 🌐 Website: [https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk) 👥 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/GO-London](https://www.meetup.com/GO-London) 🎟️ Eventbrite Page: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/go-london-hiking-17576718759](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/go-london-hiking-17576718759) 📸 Instagram: @golondonhiking 👍 Facebook Page: [https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/](https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/) 👥 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoLondonHiking/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoLondonHiking/) 📜 **Terms & Conditions** By signing up, you agree to our full T&Cs including our cancellation and refund policy. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing) *** London hiking group, South London hikes, Coulsdon South walk, Farthing Downs hike, Happy Valley Croydon walk, Kenley Common hike, Riddlesdown walk, beginner hikes London, train friendly hikes, countryside walks London, guided hikes from London, social hiking group, urban to countryside walks, GO London Hiking

**We don’t do boring Wednesdays and so on 25th February - we're back with another edition of midweek social fun, exclusively for 20s and 30s.** And for this latest activity night, we'll be visiting one of London’s most unique experiences… **Clays in Canary Wharf.** And as always - the evening will start with some social drinks at a nearby pub, so you can meet and connect with your fellow 20s and 30s, before heading over for the main event of the night. And if you’ve never heard of Clays before - it’s an immersive activity bar inspired by the sport of clay pigeon shooting, reimagined into a fun, social experience. The venue features a number of private booths, each with their own set of realistic “rifles” and tracking technology - designed to simulate a realistic clay shooting experience. And we'll be enjoying **90 minutes of fast-paced shooting action**, competing against each other in their range of multiplayer games - each designed to test your accuracy, speed and strategy. Your scores will be tracked over the course of the evening and we will be competing for the glory of being the greatest sharp shooters of the group. It truly is one of the enjoyable and one of the **best value activity bars in London at just £10pp** \- and so well worth giving a go\, if you've never been before\! Unfortunately these places are very limited and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. So if you are keen to join, please do RSVP as soon as you can! \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **WHERE/WHEN** We will be meeting at the venue for 7:15pm for social drinks ahead of the beginning of the experience. We'd kindly ask you **arrive no later than 7:40pm**, so we can head over together in time for the start of the experience. Meet Point: BrewDog Canary Wharf, 2 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RB ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/8LVK1uBbXuZCNM2G7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8LVK1uBbXuZCNM2G7)) Nearest Tube Station: Canary Wharf (5 min walk) End Time: 10:00PM (approx) \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s 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://instagram.com/great.friendship](https://instagram.com/great.friendship)**

**Ready for a new challenge?** 🌍 Why not learn **the second most spoken language in the world**? Spanish will open the doors to a **fascinating world** full of culture, history, and traditions. Through this language, you’ll discover the **richness of its countries, the deliciousness of its cuisine, the passion of its music, the depth of its literature, the brilliance of its art, and the warmth of its people**. If any of these things excite you, **this course is the perfect opportunity** to immerse yourself in the incredible Hispanic world. **Start today and take your first step toward a world without borders!** This course is designed for complete beginners who have never studied the Spanish language before. **Class Information** Maximum 8 students. Students must be 18+ years old. All our Online Spanish language lessons take place via **Zoom**. **Price - £200**. Payment method - Bank transfer. Once we have the minimum of students, we’ll send you an invoice. For this course we'll use the book **Aula Internacional Plus 1 ( Editorial Difusión)**. **If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email with the course title to irene@aprendeahoraconirene.co.uk** **Class Schedule** * **Wednesday 11th February-15th April 2026** * 18:00 PM -19:30 PM (UK time) * 15 hours over 10 weeks **Communication goals** * Greeting people * Introducing yourself * Asking and giving personal details * Talking about where you want to go and what you want to do * Talking about reasons. * Talking about your language skills. * Describing places * Expressing existence (*hay*) and location * Talking about the weather **Grammar** * Gender * The present tense: the three regular conjugations:-*ar, -er, -ir* * Verbs: *ser, llamarse, querer* * Some uses of *hay* * Other verbs: *Ser* vs *estar* * Personal pronouns * Some uses of *por*, *para*, *porque* * The articles * Superlatives * Quantifiers: *muy, mucho, mucha, muchos, muchas* * Interrogatives: *qué, cuál/cuáles, cuántos/cuántas, dónde, cómo* **Vocabulary** * Leisure activities * Numbers * Professions * Places of work * Nationalities * Languages * Geography * Tourist attractions * Seasons * Cardinal points * Weather [www.laescuelaspanish.com](https://laescuelaspanish.com/)

Join us for our weekly Fems and Thems Climbing Social, a welcoming space for women and non-binary climbers to connect, climb, and have fun! Whether you're new to climbing or a seasoned pro, this social is all about building a supportive community and celebrating our shared love for the sport. This is a relaxed, no-pressure environment designed to help you enjoy climbing while meeting like-minded people. Open to all women and non-binary folks aged 18 and over. Cost: £16 regular peak time entry at Bethwall Climbing centre (£2 registration fee might apply) + £4 rental shoes (chalk is provided Come solo or bring a friend – everyone is welcome! Let’s climb, chat, and share some good vibes. We can’t wait to see you there! For any questions or accessibility inquiries, feel free to contact us in advance.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43874 **Game Description:** 📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YpFycrq73anjx4Hn6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 🚇 9-min walk from Leyton Tube (Central Line) 🅿️ Free parking nearby (Lyttelton Road & surrounding streets) ⏰ Session starts at 8:30 PM – arrive 10 mins early to warm up so we can tip-off on time! ⸻ 🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT 🔥 ⏱️ 90 mins of nonstop basketball action 🏀 Competitive + fun games for all skill levels 💪 High-energy workout with positive vibes only 🎶 Pump-up music to keep the pace up 📹 Game highlights & full videos on YouTube → https://youtu.be/8qyf28AjXa8?si=RxQwMr_Tsx2b4p6p 📽️Live Stream during the game and shared on Whastapp group 📹Personal Video Highlight Cut is available on Request. Ask Lu for more details if interested. ⸻ 📲 HOW TO JOIN 📲 💬 WhatsApp me: 07599047214 for questions 👥 Join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EtHAq8ycmea9EwtvgTsQPo 📅 See all future games: https://sportas.co.uk/organiser/east-london-evening-sessions/games ⸻ Come hoop, compete, get fit, and be part of our growing basketball community! 🏀🔥 **Rules** 🏆 GAME FORMAT 🏆 If all spots are filled, we run a 3-team competition: 🔄 Group Stage: Rotation style → each team plays 2 games in a row, then sits 1 game 🥇 1st seed → straight to the Finals 🥈 2nd vs 🥉 3rd → one knockout game, with 2nd seed starting with a small advantage 🏆 Finals: Best-of-three series → Game 3 = sudden death (golden basket or first to 2 points)

£5 February Special. Come with me on an enjoyable walk from Baker Street to Green Park. Walking distance approx 6-7 miles walking will be at normal pace with time allowed to take photographs. We will meet at 10.30 am, in the Metropolitan Bar, for a hot drink which is next to Baker Street Tube Station. At 11.00 am we will then begin our walk via Regents Park, making our way to Regents Park Canal, and then walk along the canal, and on to the Grand Union Canal at Little Venice. From there we will go to Kensington Gardens, to have our lunch or use the cafe, after we have had our lunch we will make our way to Hyde Park. Afterwards we will go to to the Blue Posts Pub {6 Bennet St and is around the corner from the Ritz Hotel}. for a drink, with Green Park Tube Station being a 5 minute walk away This walk is flat, and you will be walking on canal paths and through parks, so trainers would be OK for this walk. If you need any more info ring or text Paul on 07530 675739, or email paulc200850@yahoo.co.uk

Time to have some panoramic views of Kent. We will be meeting outside the **Sevenoaks Train Station at 10:15 am** and will head towards **Knole Park at 10:30am sharp**. **Parking options:** Postcode **TN13 1DP** and more details here: [https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/directory/1/car_parking_locations_and_charges/category/128](https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/directory/1/car_parking_locations_and_charges/category/128) *** ### 🚶‍♂️ **The Hike** An approx. **13–15 miles Circular hike** through the beautiful landscape of **Knole Park**, just a short stroll from Sevenoaks town centre. **Knole Historic Deer Park**, at Sevenoaks, straddles the **Greensand Way** and is the perfect place for walkers of all ages to enjoy long views across the **North Downs**. From here, you can also appreciate the changes of the seasons and wildlife amid historic trees and grasslands. The hike leads you through **open countryside and woodland** to reach **Ightham Mote** and **Fairlawne Estate** — two estates with intriguing histories—a lovely hike through the beautiful rolling **Kent countryside**. The walk follows mainly **field and woodland tracks**, with a couple of short sections of **quiet country lanes** (no pavements). There are **a few steady climbs and descents** along the way. *** ### 👀 **Things to Look For** * Deer * Birds, including **parakeets** * Ice house * **Kentish ragstone** * **Sweet chestnuts** * Panoramic **views of the North Downs** *** ### ⏱️ **Pace & Finish** The hike will be at a **moderate pace** and is expected to **finish by 6:00 p.m**. We will finish at a **pub** in Sevenoaks. There will be **some hills**. Please make sure to: * Wear **hiking boots/shoes** * Carry at least **1 litre of water** * Bring a **packed lunch** * Wear warm layers * Carry a torch! The hike is **completely free**. You need good hiking shoes, a packed lunch, and a good spirit. This can be a **moderate hike** at a **medium pace**. *** ### ⚠️ **Important Notes** * Participants are expected to **stay with or behind the hike leader** and not go ahead, as this is important to maintain the pace of the group and allow people behind to catch up. * You are responsible for your **own safety** and for ensuring your actions do not harm people, animals, or the environment. * This is a **wholly voluntary activity**. No service, risk, or liability is inferred or accepted. * Please be **respectful to fellow walkers**. Please make sure to read the **About Us** section of the group before signing up: [https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities](https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities) *** ### 📱 **Contact** If any issues, please send me a **message / WhatsApp** on **07830 374 629**

Hi all, cost & info below, A fun, fascinating 3 mile, 4.5mile or 6 mile option walk. People ask what our group is all about. I always say that this is the walk that has it all. It is is such a fabulous walk. The oldest surviving terraced houses in London from the 1600s, the magnificent eccentric man who burrowed under his home for 40 years, 30 ft deep and spalling out towards other roads and houses nearby! We also have a jaw dropper of a secret gem for the 4.5 & 6 mile walkers! Wonderful secret gardens, a place that became part of China, murals, a cake shop that created and designed Meghan and Harry's wedding cake with queues down the road, a wonderful, delightful African market, a woodland oasis in the middle of a town (pictured), a famous Victorian music hall singer, some wonderful Georgian squares and gorgeous Victorian shops, a walk through the beautiful London fields, the nearby area of Broadway Market (Market operates on Saturdays), a wonderful walk along Regents Canal with sharks in the water! We will be stopping for about 25 minutes about halfway through the walk with a choice of cafe and nearby eating places. Maybe visit the beautiful garden pictured above for drinks, snacks & toilets near Dalston Junction station. It's outside so maybe you will require warm clothing or simply visit another place nearby for the break. **WHERE TO MEET** **(Please allow 15 minutes to arrive before departure time)** Please meet outside the front Of Haggerston Overground Station (Please give lots of time to arrive as overground trains are not as frequent) Haggerston Overground Station (Highbury & Islington - Victoria Line) or (Whitechapel - District or Hammersmith and City) are the nearest mainline stations for connection routes. **COST** £10 cash/card payment by simply turning up on the day. There is no charge to RSVP beforehand on the Meetup event. Walks are normally 90% full before the day, so an early RSVP is advisable to avoid disappointment. **AFTER SOCIAL DRINKS/MEAL (For attendees of the walk only sorry)** Mother Kelly's Bethnal Green Taproom, 251 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE for 20 persons, selection of cheese boards, maet boards, allowed to order Pizza or Burgers from next door's restaurants too. 1 Railway Arch ∙ 22 Taps ∙ Craft Drinks ∙ 6 Huge Fridges **OTHER INFORMATION** Even though the meetup group will not be going there as a whole, there is an additional option at the end of the walk is to visit the strange Victorian but curious small museum by the Regents Canal 'The Victor Wynd Museum of Curiosity' It houses old, real shrunken heads, a human skeleton lying in a coffin, Elvis Presley's hair, Amy Winehouse and Kylie Minogue's poo (I said it was strange!), Dodo bones, two-headed kittens, the modern-day dandy about town 'Sebastian Horsley' who was nailed to a religious cross! It has a bar, cocktails (even 'absinthe' Vincent Van Gogh's choice of drink) and food. In darkened wonderful Victorian surroundings, busy at weekends. Then come and meet us in the pub after and let us know what you thought! It truely is a remarkable musuem **WALKING OPTIONS** 3 mile walk option - Starts at Haggerston Station and ends at Dalston Junction Overground Station, estimated end time 3.45pm (Please note no cake shop, music hall singer, gorgeous Victorian shops, London fields, Broadway Market or Regents Canal on this earlier end option) 4.5 mile walk option - Starts at Starts at Haggerston Station and ends at London Fields Overground Station, estimated end time 4.45pm (Please note no Broadway Market or Regents Canal on this earlier end option) 6 mile walk option - Starts at Haggerston Station and ends at Bethnal Green Underground Station **ABOUT OUR LONDON WALKS** It is a 15-year fascinating journey together to explore the whole of beautiful, enchanting Secret London. The only walking group in the World offering this unique experience! The individual walks have been created from an original route several miles in length (usually on average about 50 miles) where we have checked every nook and cranny, every hidden alleyway, lane, lost cobbled path, cul de sac, avenue, road or street in that area for you! It is then shortened, to give back to you a magical walk with all the best bits of 'Lovely London', voted the best City in the World for the 10th year running! What is given back to you is the most scenic, healthy walk (usually 3-6 miles in length) with some of the walks containing hidden cobbled lanes, lost shops, secret gems, areas lost in time, wonderful views, idyllic Instagram photo shots and all sorts! Now and then some brief local info is mentioned or something of historical importance along the way. You will have plenty of time to chat and meet new friends whilst walking the amazing lost areas of London! So we welcome you to the colourful highlights of this fascinating City of London with simply wonderful things to see! **TERMS AND CONDITIONS** PLEASE ensure ARRIVAL at least 15 minutes BEFORE the start of the walk, sorry no latecomers are accepted for whatever reason. Members attend the unique walks from our different meetup groups. IF LATE, SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS OR ANSWER EMAILS AS WELCOMING MEMBERS, LEADING THE WALK, AND CONCENTRATING ON THE SAFETY OF THE GROUP. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH THE GROUP UP, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Part Tour - Medium pace walk from 'Visit England' Award-Winning Guide and our group featured in the National Press! Please Note: Some events, being a large attended meetup group will be an organised walk only, but members are very welcome to organise their own get-togethers after the event. You are required to be fit and healthy with appropriate footwear & clothing, responsible for meeting at the correct location, own safety and to not lose the group by viewing the organiser/making the organiser aware as much as possible, or follow/not lose sight of the person(s) from the same walk in front. We advise carrying water and some snacks. The organiser is also not responsible for any circumstances that may affect the group or personally such as personal accidents, rail information, engineering works, cancellations, rail strikes or delays, heavy traffic, tours affected, weather, walk paths or routes closed, postcodes for car parks or for when we arrive back at the station, or anything else not mentioned! By joining the event you agree to all the terms and conditions. No Dogs allowed sorry We really look forward to welcoming you on the walks/tours for a wonderful, great, fun day!

Canterbury is most famous for being the home of Christianity in Britain. This is the place where Augustine built the first cathedral after being sent to England from Rome. After a guided walk of the city, we visit the remains of St. Augustine’s Abbey, then you will have free time to explore the city for yourselves, visit the cathedral, walk the old city walls or try the Canterbury Tales museum.

💙 Шотландская зима — это не время года, а иное измерение. Это мир, сотканный из хрустального воздуха, молчаливых снегов и легенд, что дремлют в окаменевших сердцах долин. 📝 День 1 – Четверг: 📍07:45 Встреча у отеля Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (рядом с Hammersmith Station) 📍12:30 — 15:30 Прибытие в Liverpool, Royal Albert Dock, Музей Битлз The Beatles Story, набережная Waterfront 📍15:30 — 20:00 Трансфер в Шотландию с остановкой в фермерском магазине-ресторане Tebay North 📍20:00 — 21:00 Прибытие в Glasgow, ужин 📍21:00 Отель The Artto Hotel, свободное время 📝 День 2 – Пятница: 📍08:00 — 09:00 Завтрак 📍09:00 Отправление по живописному маршруту с видами на заснеженные долины (через A9) 📍13:00 — 16:00 Парк Rothiemurchus и обед в уютном кафе, по желанию — катание на снегоступах, центр ездовых собак 📍16:30 Горнолыжная деревня Aviemore 📍16:45 Заселение в отель Coylumbridge Resort Hotel, свободное время для исследования горнолыжной деревушки 📝 День 3 – Суббота: 📍07:30 — 08:00 Завтрак 📍09:00 Отправление 📍10:00 — 16:00 Опционально — горнолыжный курорт “Cairngorm Mountain” в Glenmore (остановка у подножия). Горные лыжи, сноуборд или подъем на фуникулере Cairngorm Mountain Railway с панорамными видами на заснеженные плато Cairngorm. Альтернатива — отдых в отеле и в деревне Aviemore 📍17:00 Возвращение в отель Coylumbridge Resort Hotel, свободное время 📝 День 4 – Воскресенье: 📍08:00 — 09:00 Завтрак 📍09:00 Отправление 📍11:30 — 14:00 Заснеженная долина Glencoe и остановки для фото — смотровая площадка «Three Sisters», водопад Мельница (Dundee Milling Waterfall, обед в пабе Clachaig Inn) 📍14:00 — 16:00 Переезд к берегу озера Loch Lomond 📍16:00 — 16:30 Короткая остановка в деревне Luss и зимний закат 📍16:45 Заселение в отель Stirling Highland Hotel 📍17:00 Прощальный ужин в Шотландии 📝 День 5 – Понедельник: 📍8:00 — 09:00 Завтрак 📍09:00 — 12:00 Город ворот Высокогорья — Stirling, замок Stirling (от £11, бронируйте заранее) 📍12:00 Трансфер в Англию с остановками для отдыха и обеда 📍20:00 London, Hammersmith ✅ Включено в стоимость: ⚜️Аудиогид на русском ⚜️Тур-менеджер, говорящий на русском и английском языках ⚜️Транспорт, организация мероприятия ⚜️Профессиональный водитель с наградой RoSPA Gold ⚜️Администрация и помощь во время ⚜️НДС и все налоги, комиссия платежной системы (карта/банк/PayPal) ⚜️Размещение в номере с подселением Shared ❌Не включено: ❌Входные билеты: цены указаны в плане путешествия ❌Питание во время путешествия: индивидуальный выбор ❌Трансфер в место встречи и после завершения поездки ❌Остановки автобуса для посадки/высадки пассажиров по пути следования ❌Страховка в случае травм, потери багажа и личных вещей, отмены тура в последнюю минуту ❌Evebus Club – привилегии для участников программы, в том числе переносы броней без потерь ❌Гид-экскурсовод – вместо гида помощь водителя/тур-менеджера ❌Размещение в одноместном номере \*\*\* 🎒Что взять с собой: ☑️Воду/еду по желанию ☑️Ручную кладь до 10 кг: 40x25x20 см ☑️Фотокамеру и зарядку для телефона ☑️Мелочь для чаевых и отличное настроение ✳️Обо всем остальном мы позаботимся. Поэтому просто явитесь в указанное время и место и наслаждайтесь поездкой!

**TRIP FULL and at maximum capacity** If you've missed out we have a final few spaces remaining on our Cadair Idris trip in April: https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/310082332/ If by the time you read this that trip is also full, then you can see all of our weekend trips here: https://outdooraholics.co.uk/weekendtriplist.pdf Leave mainland England behind and sail across the Solent to the **Isle of Wight — England’s largest island —** with a noticeably milder microclimate. The island averages nearly 5 hours of sunshine a day, and its chalk cliffs, sweeping downs and sea views have drawn visitors since Roman times. Queen Victoria loved it so much she built Osborne House here and spent over half a century visiting. We’ll show you the island’s **greatest coastal scenery**, including elevated **chalk ridges with panoramic sea views** and **the iconic Needles**. **📏 Key Info** • **🌙 Nights:** 2 (Fri-Sun) **• 💷 Cost:** £162 **• 🥾 Difficulty:** **[Beginner/Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf)** (2 hikes 4–5.5 hrs each) **• 🍽️ Meals Included:** All breakfasts, all packed lunches, Sat dinner, Sat cream tea **•** 🚆 **Public-transport viable**, both hikes start and finish at the hostel **🌟 Trip Highlights** • Explore England’s largest island with two guided coastal hikes • Enjoy a milder microclimate and around 5 hours’ sunshine/day • Walk the white-cliff coastline and ridge of **Tennyson Down** • See the famous **Needles chalk stacks** and multi-coloured **Alum Bay cliffs** • Explore beaches, downs and pretty villages of the **west Wight AONB** • Discover why this walking paradise has 500+ miles of footpaths and hosts England’s largest walking festival • Fully catered weekend including **Saturday dinner** (plus our signature post-hike cream tea) Taster video - [LINK](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdSggnHRTIU) **🥾 Trip Description** The Isle of Wight is a true gem — compact yet full of variety, with 60 miles of coastline ranging from sheltered bays to dramatic chalk cliffs. It became an island around 7,000 years ago when rising seas cut it off from mainland Britain, leaving a place that feels close yet distinctly different. The adventure begins with **a ferry crossing over the Solent**, giving us wide sea views before we arrive on the island. A defining feature is the chalk ridge that runs like a backbone from east to west. From its high points you can enjoy twin views: one side dropping to white cliffs and open sea, the other stretching across rolling downs. Beneath your boots, the geology shifts — chalk, greensand, clay, limestone, and sandstone — supporting rich habitats. The Isle of Wight is **one of the last British refuges of the red squirrel** and home to **43 butterfly species**. We stay in an exclusively hired **Edwardian hostel** on the quieter western side, an **Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty**. Hikes start right from the hostel, taking in flora-filled downs, secluded coves, and pretty villages. Nicknamed “Dinosaur Isle”, the island has yielded **fossils from over 20 dinosaur species** and **more than 240 Bronze Age burial mounds**. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert built Osborne House here, spending over 50 years enjoying its mild climate. The poet Lord Tennyson also lived here, inspired by the views that now bear his name. Across the weekend, we’ll walk **peaceful coastal trails**, enjoy **sweeping cliff-top panoramas**, explore **quaint harbour towns**, and discover the island’s unique blend of sea, scenery, and history. **📅 Itinerary** **Friday – Arrival** Travel from London by **train to Lymington**, short **ferry to Yarmouth**, then a brief l**ocal bus** to our exclusively hired Edwardian hostel at **Totland Bay**. Settle in, have a drink and get to know the group. Driving? Several car-ferry routes serve the island, and the hostel has private off-road parking. **Saturday – Freshwater and Yarmouth coastal town** • Distance: 16km (10 miles) • Grading: **[Beginner](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf)** • Ascent: 185m • Hiking time: 4.5 – 5.5 hours We begin hiking to **Freshwater Bay**, a beautiful curve of beach framed by white chalk cliffs, before following a gentle but rewarding loop. The trail takes us through leafy woodland and across a nature reserve alive with coastal birdlife. We’ll follow quiet paths to the **harbour town of Yarmouth**, with its cobbled streets, pretty waterfront, and historic pier — perfect for a short break to soak up the atmosphere. From here, we make our way back along scenic coastal stretches and open fields to the hostel, where freshly prepared cream teas followed by our group dinner await. **Sunday – The Needles and Tennyson Down circular** • Distance: 13km (8 miles) • Grading: **[Beginner/Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf)** \- a few hills\, but fairly short • Ascent: 325m • Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours Sunday’s hike is the showpiece — arguably the finest walking route on the island. We climb gently onto the elevated **chalk ridge of Tennyson Down**, where panoramic sea views open up in both directions. As we follow the ridge, the landscape narrows towards the island’s most famous landmark: **The Needles**, a dramatic line of chalk stacks rising from the sea. Every turn feels like the next postcard-perfect view. On the return, we keep high above the coast, passing windswept grasslands and open downs, before descending back to the hostel for our farewell. Typical finish time at the hostel: **13:45–14:45**. This marks the end of the organised trip. **🚗 Transport, Accommodation & Start Time** • The trip begins and ends at YHA Totland • Arrival is from **7pm** – no access before this time • Accessible by car or by train and ferry, with a short bus or taxi transfer. For car sharing - **[Lift share discussion](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d6jL8c9DA9XBAd70RF3p8ysv-WcdWL61shOcE5sEkYk/)** • Accommodation: 2 nights in single gender hostel rooms (4–6 beds) **For anyone taking the ferry:** **[Train](https://www.thetrainline.com/book/results?journeySearchType=single&origin=urn%3Atrainline%3Ageneric%3Aloc%3A182gb&destination=urn%3Atrainline%3Ageneric%3Aloc%3ALYP5892gb&outwardDate=2026-02-27T18%3A30%3A18&outwardDateType=arriveBefore&selectedTab=train&splitSave=true&lang=en-us&transportModes%5B%5D=mixed&dpiCookieId=YI238FPWQ2QGP7AHYTSHM6NDL&partnershipType=accommodation&partnershipSelection=false&selectedOutward=rDCWVILvIGk%3D%3AZuKl%2FLgbNCw%3D)**[ ](https://www.thetrainline.com/book/results?journeySearchType=single&origin=urn%3Atrainline%3Ageneric%3Aloc%3A182gb&destination=urn%3Atrainline%3Ageneric%3Aloc%3ALYP5892gb&outwardDate=2026-02-27T18%3A30%3A18&outwardDateType=arriveBefore&selectedTab=train&splitSave=true&lang=en-us&transportModes%5B%5D=mixed&dpiCookieId=YI238FPWQ2QGP7AHYTSHM6NDL&partnershipType=accommodation&partnershipSelection=false&selectedOutward=rDCWVILvIGk%3D%3AZuKl%2FLgbNCw%3D)from **London Waterloo** to **Lymington Pier** Then take the **[Wightlink ferry](https://www.wightlink.co.uk/)** from **Lymington to Yarmouth** Walk a few minutes to **Yarmouth Bus Station** and take the **[Number 7 bus](https://www.islandbuses.info/directions?origin%5Bname%5D=Yarmouth+Bus+Station&origin%5Blocation%5D%5Blat%5D=50.705229&origin%5Blocation%5D%5Blon%5D=-1.501534&destination%5Bname%5D=Totland%2C+War+Memorial+%28S-bound%29&destination%5Blocation%5D%5Blat%5D=50.680375&destination%5Blocation%5D%5Blon%5D=-1.540261&time%5Bwhen%5D=leave&time%5Bdate%5D=2026-02-27&time%5Btime%5D=18%3A48)** to **Totland**, getting off at **[Totland War Memorial](https://www.google.com/maps/place/War+Memorial/@50.6804599,-1.5429464,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sTotland+War+memorial+bus+stop!3m6!1s0x487381c546446b7b:0x4f809b01d4ea1bfe!8m2!3d50.680367!4d-1.540252!15sCh1Ub3RsYW5kIFdhciBtZW1vcmlhbCBidXMgc3RvcJIBCGJ1c19zdG9w4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F1tfdy9c2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D)**. It’s then a **[7-minute walk](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/War+Memorial,+Totland+Bay+PO39+0BL/Youth+Hostel+Totland,+Hurst+Hill,+Totland+Bay+PO39+0HD/@50.6788285,-1.5436711,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x487381c547573e83:0x6285907c262ec294!2m2!1d-1.540491!2d50.680546!1m5!1m1!1s0x487381dba7b27af5:0xe7dd3347d1087cca!2m2!1d-1.541744!2d50.677111!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D)** to the hostel. **🍽️ Food - All meals are included:** **• Breakfast** **(Sat & Sun):** typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc. • **Packed lunches** **(Sat & Sun):** fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami. • **Dinner (Sat)** • **Afternoon cream tea** **(Sat):** Scones, jam Meals are meat-based with vegetarian alternatives. **💷 Cost & Booking** • **£162** total. Click **“Attend”** to pay the **£30 deposit** by PayPal • Remainder due **within 3 days** by bank transfer - we'll email details • Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out, fully paid spaces may be advertised to the same gender (see **[FAQ](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)**) **✅ Price Includes** • 2 nights hostel accommodation • Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday • Packed lunches on Saturday & Sunday • Dinner on Saturday night • Saturday cream tea • Experienced trip host for the duration of the weekend • 2 guided hikes with a trained hike leader • Full financial protection under the 2018 Package Travel Regulations **❌ Price Excludes** • Transport to and from the trip **❓ Want to Know More?** • 🔍 [New to Our UK Trips?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_uk_weekends.pdf) – Perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect” • 🏢 [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) – Who Outdooraholics are, about us & history • ❓ [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) – Answers to the most common queries **🚆 Travel Note** Rail/ferry disruption is rare but outside our control; in such cases, participants would need to make their own arrangements to reach the accommodation. **🔗 Explore More & Stay Connected** [UK weekend trips list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/weekendtriplist.pdf) 👣 [Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸 **⚠️ Safety** Your guide is a trained hike leader. As with all outdoor activities, hiking carries some inherent risk. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and clothes – including warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers. See: **[Clothing tips](https://www.londonhiking.co.uk/Equipment.pdf)**. **📄 [Terms & Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf)** By signing up or attending you agree to these © Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE

New Event with Crazy Boules! Enjoy a nightout eating, drinking and playing around the terrace at Mercato Metropolitano and experience a new game of crazy golf meets petanque. **Crazy Boules - How to Play** \*Take turns launching your 3 Boules in a game of skill and strategy \*Your mission? Get as close as possible to the glowing Jack Ball, cleverly hidden behind wacky features \*Get the rulers out at the end cause closest to the jack wins, also for 2nd and 3rd place \*Get tactical, knock your opponents Boules out of the way! Every shot counts \*Get Your Mastery of Physics Tested by 7 weird and wonderful tracks each sporting unique crazy features **Food and Drink** Enjoy over 40 Street Food Traders, Delicious Cocktails and Pints and Fun, Competitive Boules Games https://mercatometropolitano.com/locations/elephant-and-castle/ **Location** Mercato Metropolintao 42 Newington Causeway London SE1 6DR **Schedule** 7:00pm - 7:15pm - Meet at Crazy Boules 7:15pm - 7:30pm - Get Ready 7:30pm - 8:30pm - Crazy Boules 8:30pm + Further Social / Food/ Drinks - Mercato Metropolitano **Cost** Total cost of this meetup is £21 ONLY You can make the payment here: [http://paypal.me/MeetupSaltyYoga](http://paypal.me/MeetupSaltyYoga) Any other questions just let me know

**Summary** For this event, we will do the [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at [The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/), a ten-thousand acre conservation center in Muskingum County. It is the largest such center in North America and one of the largest in the entire world. During this tour, we'll visit The Wilds' rhino herd in their state-of-the-art heated barns and learn how The Wilds' animal management team takes care of one of the largest herds of rhinos outside of Africa and Asia. **The date and time of this tour** We will be doing the 1:00 p.m. [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) on Saturday, February 28. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes. **What you need to do to attend** Signing up here on Meetup will not get you into The Wilds for the tour. You must go out to The Wilds' [website](https://www.thewilds.org/) and [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour). Please [purchase your ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour), then sign up here on Meetup so I know how many to expect. **Attendance cap** There are only eight total slots/tickets available for this tour. As I obviously have already bought one of the tickets, that leaves seven spaces for everyone else. If you are interested in this event, I urge you to [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at The Wilds' website as soon as possible. Since their website is obviously public, nothing prevents other people having nothing to do with *GOhio!* from buying their own tickets, thereby potentially taking an available slot away from you. **Additional notes on attendance** I have now run several events at The Wilds. While the location of The Wilds and the pricing of the tickets generally leads to small turnouts, the people who have gone have all enjoyed it and were glad they went. If you've never been to The Wilds and you like zoos or animals at all, you are likely to find any tour at The Wilds to be a rewarding experience. **Tickets and pricing** [Tickets](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) for this tour are $95, or $76 if you're a Wilds' member. I've posted screen shots, below, to help you be sure you're buying tickets for the correct event. Wilds' memberships pay for themselves if you go to The Wilds at least twice a year, and [Columbus Zoo members](https://www.columbuszoo.org/membership) get a discount on memberships to The Wilds. I will always run at least two events a year at The Wilds. Tickets for all Wilds' tours must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the actual tour. **Cancellations and refunds** Per The Wilds' [Cancellation Policy](https://www.thewilds.org/policies): *In order to be eligible for refund and accrue no rescheduling fees, cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of reservation. Cancellations made within 14 days of reservation will not receive a refund.* You may [contact The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/contact) at (740) 638-5030 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or you can email them at information@thewilds.org. **Waiver of liability** After you purchase your ticket, you will likely be asked to fill out a waiver of liability. This is a very short document and should take you no more than two minutes to complete. **Where we'll meet** We will meet at The Wilds, whose actual address is [14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14000+International+Rd,+Cumberland,+OH+43732/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837dae07a595557:0xa1ceca93325a8bd1?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). Please try to be there by 12:30 p.m. For most Wilds' tours, a shuttle bus will take you to the actual spot of the tour. So think of this as though you're going to the airport to catch a flight. It helps to be on time. The Wilds generally asks that people arrive at least thirty minutes because the scheduled start time of their tour. **GPS / Getting to The Wilds** The Wilds is in a very rural area, but I've never had a problem getting there with my GPS (I have Verizon). I've also uploaded a JPG map, below, of Muskingum County. Sometimes, though, it's hard to get a signal when you're at The Wilds and getting ready to leave. So you might want to consider downloading an offline map in Google Maps. Your cell phone should pick up a signal, however, within a few minutes after you leave. The Wilds' Visitor Center does have free Wi-Fi. **Carpooling?** If you want to carpool, I recommend discussing this in the comments, below, to this event. While I don't myself carpool, I will do what I can to help you arrange something if I can. **The weather** Dress for the weather. Just because the barn is heated doesn't mean it will be warm. And wear closed-toed shoes. Wilds' tours typically run no matter what the weather is. **After the tour** Once we're done with the rhinos, we'll head over to the very highly rated [Y-Bridge Brewing Company](https://ybridgebrewing.com/). The brewery is about thirty minutes from The Wilds, and it will be on the way back to Columbus for most, if not all, of us. The brewery's actual address is [1417 Linden Ave Ste D, Zanesville, OH 43701](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1417+Linden+Ave+d,+Zanesville,+OH+43701/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837edd6cc50824f:0xe3a0af1ccb2aefbf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). Y-Bridge Brewing does not serve food; however, they have several [food options](https://ybridgebrewing.com/food-options). I encourage you to check these out ahead of time on their website for yourself. However, here are a few of them: *Within walking distance -- 120 feet away* * [Angry Bull Saloon](https://www.facebook.com/AngryBullSaloonZanesville/) (pizza & subs) * The Corner Pub Sports Bar and Grill (classic bar food) *Delivery options -- [Door Dash](https://www.doordash.com/)* * [4 Star Pizza](https://fourstarpizza.com/), (740) 452-9300 * [Donatos](https://www.donatos.com/), (740) 452-7900 * [Pizza Cottage](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/), (740) 455-6000 * [Dominos](https://www.dominos.com/), (740) 455-3126 * [Papa John's](https://www.papajohns.com/), (740) 450-4100 If you live in the area or can't make The Wilds but still want to meet us at the brewery, that's fine too.

Coffee and conversation at [Stauf's Coffee Roasters](https://www.staufs.com/) in German Village. Street parking is free on Sundays.