About us
Welcome to Trail Therapy!
We organise a range of fun, adventurous, and beautiful hikes around London and the UK with the aim of getting people out of the city and into nature! Regardless if you are new to hiking or a seasoned walker, we have a trip for you.
We are building an inclusive community of like-minded people, who love the outdoors, staying active, and being in great company. Our members are mostly in their 20s, 30s and 40s, living and working in London, and are international and friendly. Many people join us solo and leave with new friends.
Join us and discover why our day trips are more than just hikes - they're therapy, on a trail.
Upcoming events
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Hampstead Heath Nature Walk: 1 Year Anniversary of Trail Therapy
Hampstead Underground, Hampstead High Street, London, GBGet out of the house, and celebrate both the start of spring and 1 year anniversary of our Trail Therapy hiking group with a special 9KM anniversary hike around Hampstead Heath, one of London’s wildest green spaces.
To mark 1 year of our community existing, we’re hosting a beautiful walk in central London that will cover some of the Heath’s most iconic spots. Expect hills, woodland paths, historic landmarks, and one of the best viewpoints in London… all wrapped into a social, steady-paced walk designed for connection, fun, and fresh air.
Whether you’ve been walking with us since the start or you’re joining for the first time, this event is a celebration of the community we’ve built over the past year.
Event Details
📍 Starting & ending point: Hampstead Tube station (Northern line)
🗓 When: Sunday 29th March – meeting at 11 AM for a 11:15 AM sharp departure
💷 Cost: Free🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
We’ll begin by easing into the Heath’s woodland paths before opening out onto wide, grassy meadows and panoramic viewpoints. Hampstead Heath covers nearly 320 hectares and feels more like countryside than city — especially in winter/Spring months.
Along the route, we’ll explore:- Ancient woodland and winding nature trails
- Open heathland with views across London’s skyline
- Hampstead Heath’s famous ponds and wetlands
- If we are lucky, winter birds, foxes, and other urban wildlife
- Quiet corners and hidden paths many Londoners never find
We’ll take our time to enjoy the landscape, stop for photos, and soak up the atmosphere of one of London’s most beloved green spaces.
📏 Hike Details:
- Distance: 9 km
- Elevation gain: 220 m
- Estimated duration: 3–4 hours (excluding breaks)
- Difficulty level: Moderate urban-nature walk - there will be some hills.
- Toilets: Available near cafés and facilities on the Heath
About Us
- Group stats: mixed gender, age range from 18–40ish
- Our community hikes usually attract 30+ people - please RSVP correctly so we know whether to wait for you.
- You can find pictures of our past hikes on Instagram
- We’ll add a comment 7 days before to a WhatsApp group for on-the-day logistics and questions.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes or boots (mud likely)
- Water (1L recommended)
- Snacks and lunch (we’ll stop at Kenwood House which has a café along the way)
- Weather-appropriate layers and waterproofs / umbrella
- Curiosity for wildlife and hidden green spaces
- Bring a friend or come solo (and leave with new friends)
🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop
To celebrate our 1-year anniversary properly, we’ll finish with the option of heading to a nearby café for a drink or late lunch before heading home.Legal Bit
Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE) and organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. Participation is at your own risk — please ensure you’re suitably prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the walk.4 attendees
Summer Social Hike: 12 KM Richmond Park & Putney Heath
Richmond, TW9 1AW, London, GBGet exploring with us summer as we discover the wild parks of Richmond and Putney with our 12KM community walk! Our free community hikes are a great way to get to know us as a group, make new friends, spend some time in nature and discover new parts of London.
Logistics
📍 Starting point: Richmond tube/train station (various lines)
📍 End point: Wimbledon Park station (district line)
🗓 When: Sunday 5th July 2026 - meeting at 10 AM for 10:15 AM departure
💷 Cost: Free
📢 Please join our Whatsapp group for 'on the day' logistics and questions: We will leave a link to the group 7 days in advance in the comments.🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
We begin near the River Thames to soak up the calmer side of Richmond before entering the vast expanse of Richmond Park — London’s largest Royal Park at over 1,000 hectares. Here we’ll wander through ancient woodland and open grassland, keeping an eye out for:- Free-roaming deer (we might glimpse them but it depends where they are on the day - no guarantees)
- Wildflowers and ancient trees
- A wide variety of birdlife
- wild nature in central London
Leaving the park, the route continues across Putney Commons, a 460-hectare stretch of woodland, heath, scrub, and ponds. This protected landscape feels surprisingly wild and is home to rich flora, birdlife, and seasonal colour. From the commons, we'll walk through quieter residential streets, and near the world famous Wimbledon courts before finishing at Wimbledon Park Station.
📏 Hike Details:
- Distance: 12 km | Elevation gain: 309 m
- Estimated duration: 3–4 hours (excluding breaks)
- Difficulty level: Moderate urban-nature walk
- Toilets along the way in Richmond Park
About Trail Therapy:
- Group Stats: mixed gender, age range from 18-40ish
- Our community hikes usually attract around 50+ people, please RSVP correctly so we know to wait for you or not.
- You can find pictures of our past hikes on Instagram
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes or boots - it may be muddy
- Water (1L recommended)
- Snacks and lunch (we'll stop at a cafe along the way to eat / buy lunch in the park)
- Weather-appropriate layers and umbrella
- Curiosity for wildlife and hidden green spaces
- Bring a buddy or come alone and leave with some new friends
🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop
We’ll end at Wimbledon Park station with the option to join us for a drink at a local pub before heading home.Legal Bit
Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE) and organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. Participation is at your own risk — please ensure you’re suitably prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the walk.6 attendees
Past events
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