- The North Downs, Polesden Lacey ManorVictoria Station, London£10.00
GRADE: Beginner/Intermediate 18km 12m 330m ascent 5hrs walking time. Undulating walk on good paths through woodland, heathland, and meadows.
This North Downs walk takes us through a beautiful area of outstanding natural beauty, past the fine Edwardian Manor house on the Polesden Lacey Estate, through meadows, woodlands, and hidden valleys to Ranmore viewpoint which gives us fine views over the Downs. we walk through the Denbies Wine Estate the largest in England and finish at Box Hill Westhumble Station for our train home.
MEETING TIME: 09:10 London Victoria Station, Near the information booth, platform 12
COST £10.00 organiser fee pay on RSVP
TRAINS: London Victoria 09:41 train arriving at Box Hill Westhumble Station 10:37 journey time 56 mins. Approx £9.30 group save
WALK STARTS: 10:40 at Box Hill Westhumble Station
WALK FINISHES: Approx 16:30 at Box Hill Westhumble Station.
HIKE LEADER: Gary 07968585224 golondongary@hotmail.co.uk
What to bring: lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear.
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- May Bank holiday, Hiking in Eryri (Snowdonia) and Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) ascentSaint Albans City Station, St Albans£280.00
This weekend, our adventure beckons us to the heart of Eryri, nestled within Snowdonia National Park, the largest of its kind in Wales. Eryri boasts a rugged terrain with towering mountains, tranquil lakes, meandering rivers, and charming villages like Betws y Coed and Beddgelert.
It's also home to the imposing Yr Wydffa, commonly known as Snowdon, standing as the loftiest peak in both Wales and England at a towering height of 3,560 feet (1,085 meters). This magnificent mountain is the crown jewel of our weekend adventure.
Our base for the adventure is the cozy hamlet of Rhyd Ddu, strategically positioned for a quintessential hiking experience.
Within proximity, we have an array of hiking options, including Moel Elio Ridge, Nantle Ridge Moel Hebog, and many more possibilities.COST: £280
INCLUDES: Transport. Two guided hikes, three breakfasts, Two pack lunches, Three nights dormitory accommodation, one evening meal.
NOT INCLUDED: Sunday evening meal (pub booked) Monday lunch (we will stop en route home)
GRADE: Intermediate, hiking on mountain trails.
Friday
Meeting 13:00 St Albans City Railway Station St Albans AL1 5HE Outside the main entrance. 20 mins by train from St Pancras
Drive to Rhyd Ddu. stopping en route for food. approx 6.5 hrs driving,If you are making your own travel plans the address of our accommodation is Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre Yr Hen Ysgol, Rhyd-Ddu, Caernarfon LL54 6TL.
Saturday/Sunday
Hiking the local classics with our main objective for the weekend is Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) there is also the possibility to hike Moel Elio Ridge, Nantle Ridge Moel Hebog, and many more possibilities.Monday: 10:00 Depart hostel 11:00 free morning in Betws y Coed, 13:30 Depart for St Albans, stopping en route for a break. approx return to St Alban's approx 19:30
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Please join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/265378146948176/)Not open - Hike Cappadocia - Fairy Chimneys of the Silk RoadAny UK Airport, London, AL£100.00
Take advantage of the extra bank holiday day and explore the unique region of Cappadocia, a place of whimsical cave houses and geological anomalies sure to delight. Subterranean cities, frescoes adorning early Christian cave churches, and otherworldly landscapes of “fairy chimneys'' await. We will become troglodytes ourselves, staying in a cave hotel accommodation with all the modern amenities. Did I mention that this UNESCO Heritage site also has some fantastic hiking? We’ll explore the valleys and caves and canyons on foot, following the footsteps of Silk Road traders. A great combination between outdoor activities, cultural sites, and fantastic local food and wine.
GRADE: This trek is moderate and suitable for hikers new to multi-day trekking. Light day packs, comfy overnights, daily hikes in the hills. I have worked with a local guide to choose routes rich in history and interesting geology, and a dream for hikers.
COST: £775 total. £100 deposit due on sign up, £675 payable by 1st February 2024 to GO Venture LTD, account No 71133062 sort code 60 22 32.
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INCLUDED: Ground transport as stated on the itinerary, Guided hikes, accommodation, (shared rooms- single supplement available, please ask), breakfast, pack lunches and dinner as per itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED: Flights, travel insurance, drinks, personal expenses, tips for drivers and guides, meals not on the itinerary.
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- Pretty villages and rolling hills of Essex - 23kmLiverpool Street Station, London£10.00
Price does not include rail ticket.
Intermediate circular hike, 23 km (14.3 miles), with 250m ascent.
Join us for a beautiful walk through woodlands, gentle hills and picturesque villages of this lovely corner of Essex. We'll start out from Audley End station and the village of Wendens Ambo ('both Wendens' after the villages Great and Little Wenden joined) and a farming community that has likely been here since the 6th or 7th century.
We'll head past traditional thatched cottages and farmland and make our way to pretty Arkesden, with more than 30 Grade II listed buildings, and then Chrishall village, the highest point in Essex with views down to Cambridgeshire. We'll join the Icknield Way, one of the oldest thoroughfares in the country before finishing back in Wendens Ambo, where you're welcome to join us for a drink at the pub.
GRADE: Intermediate circular hike, 23 km (14.3 miles), with 250m ascent/descent and about 6 hours walking time.
COST: £10 organiser fee. Please buy your own train tickets (c.£15 return with a National Rail card or you can buy a group saver ticket with others).
MEETING TIME: 8:30 at London Liverpool Street mainline station outside Upper Crust sandwich shop, by the platforms.
TRAINS: 8.58 train from London Liverpool Street arriving at Audley End at 9.51, starting and finishing the hike back at Audley End station.
WALK STARTS: 10.00 sharp, leaving from Audley End station. If you're meeting us at Audley End station please PM me so that we don't miss you.
LUNCH: Packed lunch
WALK FINISHES: Approx 17:00 at Audley End station
WHAT TO BRING: Lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing, headtorch and hiking footwear. Click here for kit list.
- Windsor Park, Magna Carta Island and the River ThamesPaddington Station, London£10.00
Begin your journey with a delightful ramble along the picturesque Thames to the hallowed grounds of Runnymede meadow, where King John reluctantly penned the Magna Carta, a pivotal document that curtailed the authority of future English monarchs.
Venturing further, we'll ascend a forested hill, setting our course for the enchanting Windsor Great Park. Meander through the deer-dotted landscape, ancient oak trees, and rolling terrain, all while enjoying breathtaking vistas of the majestic Windsor Castle. This castle has sheltered royalty since the 11th century, and the Great Park has long been the traditional hunting ground.
We continue to Windsor where you're warmly invited to join us for a well-deserved drink before catching the train back home.
COST: £10 payable on RSVP.
GRADE: Beginner, 17km 140m ascent 4.5 hrs hiking time.
MEETING TIME: 09:10 London Paddington Station outside the main ticket office.
TRAINS: 09:38 from London Paddington Station arriving Windsor and Eton Central 10:16 Journey time 38 mins.
Train tickets are not included, buy in advance or on the day, return ticket to Windsor and Eaton CentralWALK STARTS: 10:20 at Windsor and Eton Central
LUNCH: Pack Lunch
WALK FINISHES: Approx 16:30 at Windsor and Eton Central.
HIKE LEADER: Gary 07968585224
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This walk through the northern edges of the South Downs National Park and the Sussex Weald follows the Serpent Trail, traversing the beautiful heathlands and woodlands of West Sussex.
We begin by crossing Marley Common, a picturesque blend of mixed broadleaf and chestnut woodland, along with open heath grazed by belted Galloway cattle. Notably, Marley Common stands as one of the National Trust's earliest countryside acquisitions.
Our journey progresses to Fernhurst, a location notable for being where British philosopher Bertrand Russell penned some of his renowned works. Here, a steep ascent leads to the Temple of the Winds, offering breathtaking views spanning the South Downs and, on clear days, extending as far as the English Channel.
We then trek across Black Down, which holds literary significance due to its association with Alfred Tennyson, who acquired the estate in 1869 and erected Aldworth house as a summer retreat.
Finally, our trail leads us to the charming market town of Haslemere, where participants have the option to relax in a local pub or catch a train back home.MEETING TIME: 09:00 London Waterloo Station, underneath the main clock.
COST: £10 organiser fee
GRADE: Beginner/Intermediate, on rough tracks with some steep hills. 19km 12miles 6hrs hiking 600m ascent.
WALK STARTS: 10:25, Haslemere Station.
LUNCH: Pack lunch.
ESTIMATED FINISH: 17:30, Haslemere Station.
TRAINS: Train tickets are not included. You can buy in advance or on the day, Return to Haslemere.
Details: London Waterloo Railway station the 09.30 train from London Waterloo arrives in Haslemere at 10.20 journey time 50mins.HIKE LEADER: golondongary@hotmail.co.uk - 07968585224
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