What we’re about
Must all meetup groups in London be fully booked or ridiculously expensive?! Not here!!
Explore Britain and the Great British outdoors free of charge by connecting with walkers, hikers and outdoor lovers!
We are different from most outdoor Meetup Groups because
- we are 100% free & community-driven;
- we are a group of friends, not a business;
- we do different activity types and levels;
- anyone may organize a walk/trip. You, too!
How does it work?
- You only pay for your train tickets and accommodation (if necessary)
- If possible we will share ticket costs and discounts (e.g. GroupSave)
Who should join this group?
- Anyone who loves the outdoors:
- All ages and experience levels;
- Check each individual event's details to decide if it's suitable for you.
What are the rules?
Because each event has a different organizer, please read each event's rules carefully, e.g. some trips may have limited places due to safety reasons;
Get ready for unforgettable adventures, forests, ancient castles, prehistoric ruins, valley walks and hills, weekend breaks and day walks - along the English coasts, the mountains of Wales and the Highlands of Scotland - all for free!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Firle Beacon & Eadric's sundial beach - (14 miles)15 Victoria St, London
Suitably adorned with ancient passageways to another realm, Firle Beacon is one of the finest viewpoints along the South Downs.
After surveying the far-stretching land below from 700 feet, empty downland leads to the village of Bishopstone, hidden from modernity along a no-through country lane. Believed to be home of 7th-Cent martyr Leofwynn, perhaps the source of the name Lewes where the walk begins. By at least the 8th-Cent a church was standing here, with a sundial to mark the time. Inscribed "Eadric" - Kent's king in AD 685, the church was rebuilt in 1200, yet the sundial remains to this day.
Then it's on to the beach, where the walk ends, with time still to swim in the sea, or spend as one pleases.
TRAVEL
1. Take the 9.24 train from London Victoria to LEWES.CHEAPEST TRAIN TICKETS - £13 PER PERSON RETURN:
By far the cheapest train fare is to purchase a Group DaySave which allows unlimited travel on Southern trains and for a group of four (£52) is £13 each. It is also possible to buy this ticket for two (cheaper) or three people. NB the ticket must be purchased at least three days before travel from Southern's website. The link is:
Buy DaySave Train Ticket | DaySave Train Ticket | Southern RailwayFeel free to use this event page or the event chat to find fellow travellers for DaySave tickets
Alternatively, an off peak day return ticket purchased on the day to SEAFORD is £24.90 with a Network card or Groupsave. A cheaper split option from London Bridge is likely available which people can investigate.
The organizer will be standing from 9 am in front of the main WH Smith at London Victoria to act as a focal point for people to gather.
WALK DETAILS
Walk starts 10.20 from LEWES station. Walk ends at SEAFORD with trains back to London. Cafe stop. Summit stop.How to join?
- The walk is entirely free of charge;
- You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
- Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
- Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!
IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave. - Exmoor National Park Coastal walks - Bank Holidayilfracombe, somerset, Ilfracombe
Exmoor National Park Coastal weekend - Sunday 24th to Monday 25th August (bank Holiday Monday) 2025
Beaches, sea views, high cliffs, wild flowers and undulating coastal paths are the main sights of this Exmoor National Park event. I have taken my groups to the best coastal walks in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, walked the entire 630 miles South West Coastal Path. Exmoor National Park is by far my favorite section with its unique breathtaking scenery. Exmoor coastal path is only 36 miles long and will we walk the best 18 miles of this magnificent National Park treasure within 2 days. The featured photo was from last year August in Exmoor.I only have 8 FREE places for members that have access to a car. I can offer you Sunday 24 & Bank holiday 25th May. I can only send you essential details for the day hike i.e. walk description, meeting point & kit list but cannot provide any more assistance. You will need a car to get to the starting locations as there NO public transport.
Images of past Exmoor National Park events and info event:
Exmoor National Park & Dorset June 2022 | MichaelsOutdoorEvent (michael-outdoor-events.com)I am also leading a “non Free” group from London for the whole weekend of Saturday 23th to bank holiday Monday 25th as part of this FREE meetup group. If you are interested in the “non free’ full 3 day programme (1 day in Dorset & 2 days in Exmoor National Park), just email michaelwk16@yahoo.com. Michael will organise all of the logistics: Transportation from London via cars, hotel and the 3 days of walking. Please note there are currently 15 members that have secured the 3 day event and only 3 places remaining.
You can email me via michaelwk16@yahoo.com for details on cost how to secure a place, please state whether you want the free event or the non free 3 days event. Please note Exmoor is over 300km from London and not suitable as a day event.
Proposed Schedule for the 3 days event - for the 2 day event the schedule would be the same excluding the Saturday.
Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th August 2025
Saturday 23rd
08:00 Meet at Hatton Cross tube station for briefing
08:05 Leave for Dorset
12:00 Arrive at West Bay, Dorset for our 1st coastal walk
12:30-18:00 Walk from West Bay to Lyme Regis
18:00 Finish walk at Lyme Regis
18:30- 20:00 Dinner at Lyme Regis
20:00-21:00 Drive to our Premier Inn hotel in Tiverton
Sunday 24th07:00-08:00 Breakfast at Premier Inn Tiverton
08:15-09:15 Travel to Combe Martin (Exmoor National Park)
09:30-17:00 Walk from Combe Martin to Lynton & Lynmouth
17:00-18:00 Refreshments at Lynmouth
19:00-20:00 Drive to Tiverton Premium Inn hotel
20:00- 22:00 Dinner at Hotel
Monday 25th (Bank Holiday Monday)
07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast at Premium Inn restaurant
08:05 - 09:15 Travel to Woolacombe (Exmoor National Park)
09:30 - 13:30 Walk from Woolacombe to Ilfracombe (classic Exmoor National Park coastal walk)
13:30-14:30 Lunch break at Ilfracombe
14:30-18:30 Drive back to Hatton Cross tube StationFor the non free event transportation is provided from London & return back to London. I will sort out all of the transportation logistics for the whole group. Organise the departure point, exchange drivers and members contact details in advance and ensure the drivers get to every location during the event on time.
No circular coastal routes: The beaches, sea, high cliffs and undulating coastal paths are the main sights of Exmoor & Dorset so the whole walking distance will be along the South West Coastal Path. Other walking groups will walk a circular route and finish back at the starting point. For this event to maximise the coastal experience we will have cars strategically parked at the finishing point of each walk which maybe up to 14 miles away from the starting point, ready to pick up the group after a long day’s walk. No other groups will do this as the logistics are complicated and time consuming for the drivers.
