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JOIN this Group for STUNNING GREEN £5 WALKS and HIKES IN LONDON and surrounding countryside and occasional seaside coastal areas. WALKS in COUNTRYSIDE, PARKS, alongside LAKES, CANALS, and RIVERS - ALWAYS ENDING IN A PUB.
ENJOY UNIQUE WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES IN LONDON.
STRENGHTEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.
All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Why pay more on other groups for inferior walks with no afterwalk socialising!!
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION? - MAKE IT YOUR GOAL IN 2025 TO GET OUT AND ABOUT MORE.
Discover & enjoy hidden places in London, the 'unknown' gems that make London such a fascinating and intriguing city.
If you like Fresh Air, Walking, Talking, Socialising, with Friends, then this is the group for you.
The aim of the group is to go on medium length walks and hikes around London's Green Spaces and Waterways, and the surrounding countryside and costal seaside towns. We aim to find some amazing places and sights off the beaten track and end up afterwards in a great pub!
From 01/01/25 each walk costs only £5 to attend.
Members holding the coveted KEN'S EVENTS CARD can attend all walks on this group for free!
THIS GROUP IS SPONSORED BY KEN'S EVENTS (over 24,000 members). Click here to find out more.
Upcoming events
15
GREEN £5 🌿🌲WALK - OLYMPIC PARK 💧 CIRCULAR
Stratford Station - QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMIC PARK and WESTFIELD EXIT, Stratford, London, GBPARKLAND, WOODLAND, MEADOWS, FOUNTAINS, RIVER, CANAL
WALK START POINT: Stratford Station (Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth Line). When you arrive at the station look for Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS/Meetup Badge/Sign.
WALK ROUTE: Circular walk around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and surrounding waterways and woodland.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5 miles.
WALK END POINT: At a large pub close to Stratford Station (Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth Line,)
WALK STOP OUT POINT: Never far from several London bus routes.
Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.
COST of EVENT:
All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!
The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.FRESH AIR: Breathe some fresh air on a green walk. Improve your overall fitness levels, meet new people and make new friends. Walking is one of life's great social activities.
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. We always end the walk at a pub. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole friendly experience!Post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Only post photos of other members with their consent.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . If torrentail rain is forecast, we may postpone.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.
NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same disclaimer. Please click here
https://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 applicable to both groups.18 attendees
GREEN £5 WALK - The GREAT LOST RAILWAY
Manor House Station, Green Lanes, Haringey, London, N4 1BZ, GBA GREEN £5 WALK along the route of a long forgotten railway commuter line in North London.
Forgotten Railways, Overgrown Platforms and Phantom Stations are the theme for today's walk. Today we visit a timewarp of days long gone as we retrace the route of one of London's great lost railway journeys of North London
WALK START: Meeting at MANOR HOUSE station (Zone 2/3 - Piccadilly Line). When you arrive at the start look for Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS' Meetup Badge. If you are running a few minutes late, don't worry, we usually wait a short time for latecomers. If you are more than 15 mins late you will have to catch us up. Head inside Finsbury Park and up to the cafe on top of the hill.
WALK ROUTE: Starting at Manor House we will enter the enormous green space of Finsbury Park. Upon leaving Finsbury Park we will commence our walk tracing the route of a railway that once ran to Alexandra Palace via Highgate and is now London's longest Local Nature Reserve which supports a remarkable range of habitats and wildlife. Hedgehogs, foxes, butterflies and a vast array of birds are spotted on a daily basis. We end this walk at Muswell Hill.
WALK FINISH and PUB SOCIAL: We end this walk at Muswell Hill. (in the Mossy Well pub) which is a short bus ride or about 15/20 mins walk to East Finchley or Highgate Tube Stations (Northern Line). (Zone 3). Several buses can be caught from outside the pub.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles. Small gradients.
RAIN POLICY - If the weather is very wet, we may curtail or postpone the walk, therefore please check this page on the day. Light rain is not usually a problem.
Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.
COST of EVENT:
All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!
The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.FRESH AIR: Breathe some fresh air on a green walk. Improve your overall fitness levels, meet new people and make new friends. Walking is one of life's great social activities.
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. We always end the walk at a pub. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole friendly experience!Post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Only post photos of other members with their consent.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . If torrentail rain is forecast, we may postpone.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.
NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same disclaimer. Please click here
https://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 applicable to both groups.17 attendees
GREEN £5 WALK - Bewitching Beauty of Gunnersby Park in Winter.
Acton Town Tube Station, Gunnersbury Lane, W3 8HN (map), London, GBA CIRCULAR WALK: - Come and experience the bewitching beauty of GUNNERSBURY PARK in the fading light of winter!!
PARK, LAKES, MANSIONS, RUINS, MEADOWS, WOODLAND TRAILS, FOLLYS plus enjoy SOCIALISING afterwards with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere.
Enjoy London! Get out and see your City in the company of great friends! Join us for an afternoon stroll (followed by socialising in the pub). Walking is one of life's great social activities.
WALK START POINT: Acton Town Tube Station (Piccadilly and District Lines)
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5 miles.
WALK FINISH and PUB SOCIAL: Acton Town Tube Station (Piccadilly and District Lines)
RAIN POLICY - If the weather is very wet, we may curtail or postpone the walk, therefore please check this page on the day. Light rain is not usually a problem.
Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.
COST of EVENT:
Free to RSVP and £5 to attend.
All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no flexibility for refunds and no afterwalk socialising!
The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.FRESH AIR: Breathe some fresh air on a green walk. Improve your overall fitness levels, meet new people and make new friends. Walking is one of life's great social activities.
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. We always end the walk at a pub. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole friendly experience!Post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Only post photos of other members with their consent.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . If torrentail rain is forecast, we may postpone.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.
NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same disclaimer. Please click here
https://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 applicable to both groups.19 attendees
NEW GREEN £5 WALK - OSTERLEY PARK 🌲🌿💧, and GRAND UNION CANAL.
Boston Manor Station, Boston Manor, W7 2AX, GBGRAND UNION CANAL AND OSTERLEY PARK
The above photo is of the magnificent Osterley House.A nrnew walk from Osterley Park through to Hounslow.
Discover a different side of West London on this scenic walk through historic parks, waterways, and grand estates. We begin at Boston Manor Station before heading to Elthorne Park, a peaceful retreat with tree-lined paths and open fields. Strolling along the Grand Union Canal, we’ll take in tranquil waters, colourful canal boats, and glimpses of local wildlife. Our journey continues to Osterley Park, a vast National Trust estate with sweeping meadows, ancient woodland, and the magnificent Osterley House, one of London’s best-preserved Georgian mansions. We’ll finish the walk at a lively pub near Hounslow Central Station, the perfect spot to unwind and socialise.
WALK START: Boston Manor Station (Piccadilly Line)
WALK ROUTE: This route takes us from Boston Manor through the green spaces of Elthorne Park before following the Grand Union Canal. We then explore the vast landscapes of Osterley Park, passing its historic Georgian mansion, before finishing at a pub near Hounslow Central Station.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6 miles
WALK FINISH: Large pub close to Hounslow Central Station (Piccadilly Line)
STOPOUT POINT: We are near bus and tube points during the walk.
Please scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER
Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air and improve your overall fitness levels.
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. We always end the walk at a pub where the socialising can continue.Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people.
COST of EVENT:
All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!
The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.Post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Only post photos of other members with their consent.
Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KenseventsRAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, check back to this webpage on the morning of the event.
No large dogs and small children are allowed.
NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
DISCLAIMER
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same disclaimer. Please click here
https://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 applicable to both groups.22 attendees
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