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🥾 GO London Hiking – Guided Day Hikes, Countryside Walks & UK Adventures
Join London’s most active and friendly hiking community!
We run guided day hikes, weekend trips & global adventures, all led by qualified, insured hike leaders — no car needed, just take the train from London!
Discover stunning trails in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, the South Downs & beyond.
Perfect for beginners, expats, and outdoor lovers wanting fitness, fun & connection.
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2–3 guided hikes every weekend, from gentle countryside strolls to challenging hill treks — all easily reached by train from London.
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Our qualified, insured hike leaders ensure every hike is safe, social, and rewarding — with routes chosen for their beauty, variety, and photo-worthy moments.
We also host UK hiking weekends and international trekking adventures across Europe, Asia, and Africa, bringing together a friendly community of outdoor lovers, expats, and London professionals.
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🎄 Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk – Hackney Wick to Tower Hill🎄
Hackney Wick Railway Station, White Post Lane, E9 5ER, London, GB40 attendees from 3 groups## 🎄 Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk – Hackney Wick to Tower Hill via Victoria Park & Thames Path
Celebrate the festive season with our Jingle & Mingle Christmas Charity Walk! This joyful 10km route follows the scenic Thames Path, weaving through Victoria Park, the vibrant waterways of Regent’s Canal, and the atmospheric Limehouse Basin before finishing near the historic Tower of London.
Breathe in the crisp winter air, enjoy riverside views, and join fellow Londoners for a heartwarming afternoon walk filled with holiday cheer. This is a beginner-friendly route along flat, paved paths — perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit while supporting a great cause.
This year, we’re proud to walk in support of Jaya Mental Health, a UK charity improving access to mental health care across South Asia — including Nepal’s remote Mustang region, where we’ve had the privilege to hike and connect with local communities. Your donations help fund training for health professionals and bring vital mental health support to underserved communities.
Support our fundraising efforts via JustGiving 👉 [https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth ](💰 Cost This is a charity walk — please donate via the JustGiving page 🙏 [https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth] )suggested donation £10
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### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info
Meeting Point: 13:30 – Hackney Wick Station (outside the main entrance)
Hike Start: 13:40
Lunch: N/A
Finish: Approx. 16:00 – Tower Hill Station
🎅 Afterwards, join us for Christmas drinks and festive fun at The Liberty Bounds, 15 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AA.
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### 📍 Hike Overview
Grade: Beginner (gentle riverside paths)
Distance: 10 km
Duration: Approx. 3 hrs
Terrain: Flat, riverside and canal paths
Pace: Social – with plenty of photo stops and festive chatter!
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### 💰 Cost
This is a charity walk — please donate via the JustGiving page 🙏 suggested donation £10 Jaya Mental Health
[https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth](💰 Cost This is a charity walk — please donate via the JustGiving page 🙏 [https://www.justgiving.com/charity/jayamentalhealth] )
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### 🎒 What to Bring
✅ Comfortable walking shoes or boots
✅ Santa hat or festive accessory!
✅ Warm layers and waterproofs (just in case)
✅ Reusable water bottle and snacks
✅ Contactless/Oyster for travel
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### 💬 What to Expect
A festive, social, and inclusive afternoon filled with Christmas cheer, riverside views, and friendly faces. Most people join solo — and leave with new friends. Expect laughter, holiday music, and the spirit of giving.
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Season of mist and mellow Winchester hike and Christmas market - 18km
London Waterloo Station (WAT), Meet under the clock by Pret,, London, GBGRADE: Beginner – c.18km / 11 miles circular walk through beautiful and historic Hampshire downland (around 4.5 hours of walking time) with one hill, plus additional distance if you choose to explore the Christmas market afterwards.
We start the hike in historic Winchester, founded by the Romans near a major Iron Age fort, rising to capital city status of Alfred the Great’s Saxon kingdom of Wessex, and home of the resplendent Winchester Cathedral, the last resting place of may notable figures including author Jane Austen. Leaving the city's picturesque streets, we follow the beautiful River Itchen and climb up to St Catherine’s Hill, the Iron Age hillfort, which offers sweeping views back over the city.
The route then takes us across Hampshire downland before descending into ancient watermeadows. Making our way back up onto the downs with distant views of the Cathedral, we then descend past the ancient Hospital of St Cross, an area said to have inspired John Keat's 'Ode to Autumn', along the watermeadows past Winchester College and to the bright lights of the famous Winchester Cathedal Christmas market. We'll finish at around 16:30 and you'll be free to explore the market with some warming mulled wine in hand (closes 20:00) or head home.
COST: £10 organiser fee paid on RSVP
MEETING POINT and TIME: Waterloo station ***Windrush memorial statue near platform 18*** on the main concourse (to avoid confusion with other groups travelling at the same time!). Meet at 08:30 for the 09:05 train.
TRAVEL: 09:05am train from London Waterloo arriving at Winchester at 10:04, journey time 59 minutes.
HIKE STARTS: 10:10 from Winchester station. If you're meeting us at Winchester station, please be sure to PM me beforehand so that we don't miss you.
Return tickets from London to Winchester get more expensive closer to the travel time – advance return tickets cost £24.70 as of 13 October.
RETURN: There are 3 trains an hour from Winchester back to London on 20 December, leaving at 18, 48 and 53 minutes past the hour.
LUNCH: Packed lunch
HIKE FINISHES: approximately at 16:30 at Winchester Christmas market, a 12-minute walk from the station. Finish times always depend on pace of the group on the day and are a rough estimate.
HIKE LEADER: Natalie
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