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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.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NEW £5 SCENIC WALK 🌳🌿🌲 : CHORLEYWOOD to RICKMANSWORTHChorleywood station, Station Approach, Chorleywood, WD3 5ND , London
NEW CHESS VALLEY WALK featuring RIVER, WOODLAND TRACKS, PARKLAND, MEADOWS
WALK STARTING POINT: Meet at 2.30pm outside Chorleywood Underground Station. (Metropolitan Line - Zone 7).
WALK ROUTE:-From Chorleywood Station across Chorleywood Common and along the Chess Valley pathway to Rickmansworth.
WALK END POINT: At a large pub in Rickmansworth High Street not far from Rickmansworth station.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx. 5.0 miles at a moderate pace.
STOPOUT POINTS: Never more than 30 minutes walk from 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.BREATHE FRESH AIR: Improve your overall fitness levels on a green walk. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces, forest areas and surprising surrounding countryside. Meet new people and make some new friends.
Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.
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 with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
COST:Please also note that there is a £5 organisers charge for this walking event for those members and guests not holding the Ken's Events Membership card. All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/
Use toilets at the start of the walk as there are no toilets during the walk.
Post no pre-event messages unless posting something relevant for the whole group. 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
Instagram Page
Twitter
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join to post your photos and keep up to date with events.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents
Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
DISCAIMER: 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.
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 low overhanging tree branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths and tracks alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Note that 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.
No small children or large dogs please.
- HORTON COUNTRY PARK🌳🌿🌲 £5 WALK.Chessington North Railway Station, London
COUNTRY PARK, WOODLANDS, STREAM
Stunning green walk in Horton Country Park and Epsom Common.WALK START: Chessington North (National Rail.)
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles
WALK FINISH: At a large pub, in Epsom town centre not far from Epsom Station (National Rail).
WALK ROUTE: From Chessington North station along the Bonegate Stream and into Horton Country Park, before transferring into Epsom Common.
STOP OUT POINT: Bus route is available 2/3 into the walk.
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.
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.ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.
Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
BREATHE FRESH AIR: Improve your overall fitness levels on a green walk. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces, forest areas and surprising surrounding countryside. Meet new people and make some new friends. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.
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. - NEW GREEN £5 WALK🌳🌿🌲 : BUSHY PARK to FELTHAMTeddington station , Teddington
An attractive green walk from Teddington Station and Bushy Park through to Feltham Station, featuring WILD MEADOWS, DEER, PARKLAND, LAKES, RIVER, and WOODLAND TRAILS
WALK START POINT: Teddington Station (National Rail)Look for Ken with Kens Events Flag or Badge outside the station.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles.
WALK ROUTE: Bushy Park and Hanworth Park
WALK END POINT: Feltham Station (National Rail).
WALK STOPPING OUT POINT: After we leave Bushy Park we are never far from 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.BREATHE FRESH AIR: Improve your overall fitness levels on a green walk. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces, forest areas and surprising surrounding countryside. Meet new people and make some new friends.
Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.
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 with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
COST:Please also note that there is a £5 organisers charge for this walking event for those members and guests not holding the Ken's Events Membership card. All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/
Use toilets at the start of the walk as there are no toilets during the walk.
Post no pre-event messages unless posting something relevant for the whole group. 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
Instagram Page
Twitter
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join to post your photos and keep up to date with events.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents
Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
DISCAIMER: 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.
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 low overhanging tree branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths and tracks alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Note that 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.
No small children or large dogs please.
- CIRCULAR £5 WALK: SCENTED LAVENDER 🪻🪻🌿🌳 FIELDSBelmont Station Road, Greater London
Beautiful Lavender Fields!!
Join us for a Saturday afternoon circular walk from Belmont Railway Station (Travelcard Zone 5) , through the northern edge of Banstead Common to the MAYFIELD LAVENDER FIELDS before returning to Belmont Railway Station (please note that there is an entry charge of £5 payable to the Mayfield Lavender Farm to enter the lavender fields).
Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels.
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.Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events.
Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.Please note that there is an additional £5 nominal fee for the walking event for those not holding the Ken's Events Membership card.
This walk is about 5.5 miles in total and will finish back at Belmont Station,
There will be a one hour stay at the lavender fields.
Please note the earlier than usual start at 11.00am.
START: Belmont Railway Station.
FINISH: Belmont Railway Station
DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles.
STOP OUT POINT: You may decide to stay longer at the Lavender Fields and get a bus back.Please note that the walk will be continuous with no stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.
Meet up outside Belmont Railway Station at 11.00am. Look for Ken with the Meetup Badge outside the station
More info:
RAIN POLICY: What about the weather? Light rain or occasional showers is not a problem and the walk will proceed.All Events on Explore London Secrets and Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here (https://www.meetup.com/EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/pages/Explore_London_Secrets_Disclaimer/) to view disclaimer
RISKS: 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. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK:
For a list of future walks please see https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group.
