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Taplow to Windsor along the Thames with local boat trip

Taplow to Windsor along the Thames with local boat trip

Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM
From Walks by Water - walking, hiking London
4.7

A perennial favourite of the group is this stunning 8 to 9 mile Thames Path walk. Let's go with the flow! Please arrive by 10am to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets for the 10.47am Elizabeth line train to Taplow that arrives at 11.24am. We leave for the platform at 10.35am. Train ticket : return to Taplow Or you may decide to drive. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 by Saturday in advance by bank transfer, details available upon request. No PayPal. The walk shall commence by 11.40am. You should bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc waterproof jacket and walking shoes / trainers. Also sunhat, sunglasses and suncream. At Windsor we shall have a drink at Browns before taking the really fun OPTIONAL 40 minute French Brothers boat trip around Windsor. Please do not buy this ticket in advance for various reasons. We shall have an ice-cream too ! Getting back to London from Windsor is easy and would simply involve buying a small supplementary fare from Windsor & Eton Central train station to Slough. It is your responsibility to take note of all agreed times and to bide by them. You should have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

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FULL - Social Walk, Games & Pub Trip | Hampstead Heath

FULL - Social Walk, Games & Pub Trip | Hampstead Heath

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM
From London 20 & 30s Community | The Great Friendship Project
4.6

**Autumn has arrived, and on Sunday 4th October... we’re making the most of the season’s changing colours with our latest Social Walk and Pub Trip 🍁** Yep and for this latest Sunday walk, we’ll be heading back to one of the most popular hiking spots in the capital, **Hampstead Heath** in North London 🌳 As always before heading off on the hike, you'll be allocated a group/team for an initial mix of fun and light-hearted games, designed to help you break the ice and get to know your fellow walkers a little better. After the games and everyone is warmed up for walk, we’ll then set off on our 2-3 hour hike across the heath 🍂 Along the way, we will wander past the stately home, Kenwood House and the famous Parliament Hill viewing point overlooking London. We will then cut through to **Highgate Wood**, exploring its winding woodland trails beneath a canopy of ancient oak, hornbeam and holly trees. And of course, no walk before finally before ending up at a pub in Muswell Hill, where you can grab a drink or something to eat and continue chatting with the people you’ve met along the way 🍻 It should a fun and social Sunday afternoon - although always, we will be having to cap numbers for this event and so do make sure you nab your place as soon as you can! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN WE WILL MEET** Meet Point - Parliament Hill Bandstand (Exact Location: [https://goo.gl/maps/jKYWV9W6BPoZjSoF6](https://goo.gl/maps/jKYWV9W6BPoZjSoF6)) Closest stations: Gospel Oak (5-10 min walk) and Tufnell Park (15 min walk). Destination: The Clissold Arms, Muswell Hill Meet Time - 14:00 Walk Finish time: 17:00 (approx) Pub Finish time: 18:30 - 19:00 (Approx) **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, The Great Friendship Project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

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Constable Country

Constable Country

Sat, Oct 24, 8:45 AM
From Walks by Water - walking, hiking London
4.7

Come join us for this wonderfully enchanting 8.5 mile walk by the delightful River Stour, Flatford Mill and Dedham Vale and the setting of The Hay Wain as well as a few other fantastic paintings of Constable ! Let's go with the flow ! We shall meet outside of platform 10 close to the main ticket office. We can then buy group return train tickets for the train at 10.25am that arrives at Manningtree at 11.26am. Train ticket : Manningtree return We shall commence the walk at around 11.35am. Or you may decide to drive. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/boots/trainers. We shall have lunch in and around the cafe at Flatford Mill. Meetup fee £5 special price preferably paid in cash on the day ! The final part of the walk shall be on the Essex Way culminating in Boxted Cross from where we shall take the bus at 5.10pm to Colchester train station and then the subsequent train to London. Please only post photos of others with their consent. Neil will be leading this walk as Steven will be away ....his no 07813 689301

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Rustic Rocks & Rails (14 miles)

Rustic Rocks & Rails (14 miles)

Sat, Oct 17, 8:15 AM
From FREE Outdoor Trips From London
4.8

Often one is asked: "*What is your favourite place?*" One place leaving a most indelible mark is the sandstone outcrops of the Weald. So many happy fulfilling days and memories. These began in the Lower Cretaceous as sands accumulating in the shallow inland Wealden sea. The sands hardened over epochs into rocks. which may now be found hiding in the fields and forests all round the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Passing among the woods with their outcrops is the Spa Valley Railway, whose steam trains add colour & sound, and a sense of nostalgia to the landscape. And this weekend the railway holds its annual Ale and Cider Festival, with food stalls, and free live music at its stations, as well as the heritage trains chugging to and fro along the line all day. A Spa Valley walk of autumn colours, unique rock formations, and stations visited along the line to sample the festivities. Further details of the Festival are here: https://spavalleyrailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-cider-festival/ TRAVEL: Take the 9.39 train from London Bridge to TUNBRIDGE WELLS. Walk starts 10.40 AM from Tunbridge Wells station. Circular walk The organizer will be standing from 9.15 am in front of the ticket office to act as a focal point for people to arrange Groupsave tickets. An off peak day return to TUNBRIDGE WELLS is £14.15 with Groupsave or a Network card and will cover all travel. *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: http://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: http://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.

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10 OCT - Group tickets

10 OCT - Group tickets

Sat, Oct 10, 7:00 AM
From Hike Together
4.9

**Group Travel Ticket (Optional)** ⚠️ *Payment required by Wed, Oct 07 · 9:00 AM* **Sign up for the event first:** **[💎💀South Downs Spooky Hidden Gems 💎💀 ~24km (~15 miles)](https://www.meetup.com/freehiketogether/events/316614451/)** ℹ️ Tickets will be pre-purchased from [**[HERE](https://ticket.southernrailway.com/daysave/2026-10-10/VIC/4/)**] a few days before the event. Cost: £52 per group of four (**£13** per person). Payment is required in advance. ℹ️ All four passengers must travel together, sit together where possible and pass through the barriers together. ℹ️ You may join en route, for example, at Clapham Junction or East Croydon, but you must have your own valid ticket to pass through the barriers at those stations. ℹ️ Groups of four will be arranged based on attendees’ travel plans. ℹ️ Tickets will be distributed at the end of the hike so groups can travel home together or stay longer at the pub. ℹ️ If a group cannot be formed before purchase, payments will be refunded. ℹ️ After purchase, payments are non-refundable unless someone else takes your place and pays. ℹ️ Places are allocated first-paid, first-served. Unpaid sign-ups may be removed. ℹ️ After paying, message AdrianB on WhatsApp at +44 (0) 7438 812 663 with your transaction reference, Meetup name and payment account name. You may also send these details through Meetup. \-\-\- **THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU IF** * You want to pay £13 for your total rail travel that day. * You are happy to travel as part of a group of four. * You understand that the group must travel together. * You understand that individual tickets are not provided. * You will travel to and from London Victoria with the group. \-\-\- **📍 MEETING POINT** 08:00 Meet in front of the London Victoria ticket office 08:15 Leave the meeting point and board the train 08:29 Train departs London Victoria 10:14 arriving at Shoreham-by-Sea *AdrianB will coordinate the purchase and distribute the tickets to the designated ticket holders. A designated ticket holder will have the group tickets and coordinate the groups through the barriers.* \-\-\- **HOW TO PAY** Bank transfer: Adrian Barnett trading as Hike Together Account number: 79677613 Sort code: 04-00-05 💳 Payment link: **[https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_ojP34ARBkXkGfC](https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_ojP34ARBkXkGfC)** \-\-\- **PAID:** 1\. MarianneT 2. 3. 4. \-\-\-

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🟡🚶‍♂️ Hike: Virginia Water to Windsor via The Long Walk in Autumn Colours 🍂🍁

🟡🚶‍♂️ Hike: Virginia Water to Windsor via The Long Walk in Autumn Colours 🍂🍁

Sat, Nov 7, 9:11 AM
From Active Muslims 🟢🟡🔴
4.9

🏞️ Join us for a walk Virginia Water via Windsor Castle, which was the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II (the largest and oldest occupied, working castle in the world) via the stunning views from Snow Hill. An area steeped in a rich history that spans centuries - from ancient monuments, to cascading waterfalls and stunning vistas. 🟡 **HIKE:** 📏 20km / (12.4 miles) 🏔️ Elev. Gain: 185m 💓 Av. Pace: 5.1km/h 🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/) *✊ **Pace & Purpose:** Active Muslims is about focusing on the actual activity. These are **paced walks and hikes (not strolls)**, so please join us with that* ***[active mindset and purpose](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DBhPWpdIMKq/)*** *in mind.* 📍 Meeting Point: **Waterloo Station (opposite platform 20)** ⌚Meet from **9:11am.** Our trains departs at **9:49am** *[arrives 10:31am at Virginia Water Station, retrun time is dependent on pace/breaks, aiming to catch 5:21pm or 5:51pm from Windsor & Eton Riverside]* ↪️ Starts: **Virginia Water Station** ↩️ Ends: **Windsor & Eton Riverside Station.** **🚆 Travel & Tickets** All our regular walks & hikes are free to join. You are welcome to arrange your own travel or meet us at the destination station. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 💳 **Contactless payment is now accepted at Virginia Water and Windsor & Eton Riverside Station** (not Oyster). You can also use group discount or Rail Card and purchase two singles. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Toilets: At Station and on route to Virginia Water. ☕ There are a couple of cafés along the longer route (if open). 🧎 Prayer: If you are praying, please have/keep wudu (make **🎒 Essentials:** * **Gear:** Appropriate Footwear (muddy/slippy in winter) * **Food/Water:** Packed lunch, snacks, and water. * **Tech:** Fully charged phone * **Prayer:** If you are praying, please ensure you have **wudu** beforehand. **📋 Attendance Policy:** When an event has a **waiting list**, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - *previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)]* ⛑️ **Disclaimer**: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times. 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging **Follow us for updates:** 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup connects people through local groups and events based on shared interests. Whether you want to join in-person or online activities, you can discover diverse communities.

Search Meetup for hiking groups in London to connect with others who enjoy outdoor adventures. Input your location in the search bar to find active groups near you.

Advanced hikers in London often access trails like the Green Chain Walk or the London Loop. Meetup groups can introduce you to lesser-known paths that offer a challenge.

Absolutely, joining multiple hiking groups on Meetup is a great way to enhance your experience. Each group may explore unique trails catering to different skill levels.

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Not necessarily. While most hiking events take place outdoors, some groups might hold online sessions for trip planning or skill-building activities.

Check event descriptions for specific gear recommendations and fitness requirements. Proper footwear, hydration, and a trail map are generally essential for advanced hikes.

Yes, while this page focuses on advanced hiking, London offers hiking meetups for all levels from beginners to veterans, ensuring everyone finds a suitable group.

Most advanced groups strive to offer challenging trails, but it's not guaranteed that every hike will push your limits. Always review the event details for specifics.

Joining advanced hiking groups increases your chances of connecting with seasoned hikers who share your passion for challenging trails. Participation enhances these opportunities.

No, events are organized by groups or individuals within Meetup. The platform facilitates the discovery and connection between organizers and participants.

While Meetup fosters connections, instant friendship isn't guaranteed. Being active and engaging in events will increase your likelihood of building meaningful relationships.

Yes, Meetup’s platform allows you to search and join groups for new interests, including any emerging hiking trends in London beyond standard trails.