Bushcraft London

Hiking camping Adventure Lake District. BBQ 🔥 fire in the mountains

First come first served. 3 days of Camping and hiking in the mountains. BBQ fire 🔥 in the evening after the hiking is done. Hot showers and access to proper toilets at a good quality campsite at an isolated farm in the mountains of the wilderness. There is no WiFi and no phone signal in the mountains and no phone charging ports for your phone in the mountains. Not even in the campsite. So Make sure you bring at least two big powerful power banks with you for your phone. As you will be taking thousands of photos there during the hiking camping adventure. The tent stays at the campsite. You Don't need to carry your tent with you into the mountains. The campsite is totally safe. The organiser will provide you with tents and sleeping bags and air beds. On this event. No need to bring your own. You must have good hiking shoes. We will do helvellyn Time permitting. Other hiking routes will be available. Will decide once we get there based on group size and the groups fitness levels and weather forecast. If the weather is not friendly with us then we may do slightly safer options to keep the group safe from slips and falls. If the weather is dry then we will do the challenging hikes such as Helvellyn or something on similar lines. If you have your own car or transport then you get a huge discount from the total cost. Huge refund reimbursement if you bring a car with you. My WhatsApp. 07590919391 Meeting point to be announced only to those with confirmed places. One group is going on Friday and another leaving London on Thursday. Some by car and some by train. You need to contact the organiser and host early so we can arrange your travel options and coordinate your options. Will not be accepting Anyone contacting me on the last minute on the day of the event or 1 day before this event. As these events take weeks to prepare and organise. Everyone is returning to London Sunday night regardless of which group you decide to join. Both traveling groups are for the exact same event and the same hiking location. Contact me early if you want to join. And avoid disappointment. Breakfast is served on fire lunches are packed lunches prepared the night before and dinner is BBQ on fire during the evening and nights. We will have BBQ fire 🔥 every night and cooked food by the campsite. Meals are mostly vegetarian cooked near the campsite on fire. No alcohol allowed on the event. Need to avoid people getting drunk to keep event as clean and healthy as possible. You need to be fit and healthy and have good stamina for the hiking we do. Check your fitness levels with the host before you participate if unsure about your fitness levels. You need to take Friday and Saturday and Sunday off from work to join this weekend adventure. The Friday group leaves on Friday morning. The Thursday group makes its way to the Lake District on Thursday morning. If you aren't able to take Thursday off then o suggest you join the group traveling on Friday morning towards the destination. ....WHAT IS INVOLVED........ Friday - 7 hours of hiking involved. Saturday - 8 hours of hiking involved. With Regular breaks for photos. Sunday - 3 hours of hiking. Then return home. These numbers are approximate and depend on your speeds and fitness levels. Difficulty: Not easy. Make sure you are fit enough to walk 8 hours per day without pain in your legs. Yes do bring a good 📷 with you for amazing photo opportunities. A good level of fitness is required for these hikes. You need to sort out your hiking shoes. And clothing for the weather. Weather proofs. Check with the host before you attend. Having a good suitable hiking shoe is very important for this type of event. Waterproof clothes for rain or cold weather. A full list of things you need to bring will be given once your place is confirmed. Rain proofs. Will be very cold at night. So you need to be prepared for freezing temperatures at night and warm temperatures during daytime. As the camping site will be in the mountains at high altitude. ....................,....... ............................ Disclaimer and terms: The organiser does not take responsibility for your safety or well-being during this hiking camping trip. Every individual is responsible for his or her own health and safety and well-being. You understand that your health insurance Is your responsibility and your travel insurance is your responsibility if anything goes wrong. By taking part you understand that the organiser is not held responsible for anything that may go wrong.

Crafts & chat in Central London

LAKE DISTRICT - Helvellyn AND Scafell Pike - Hiking + Camping. With BBQ.

Page to be updated. Will be updated 3 months before the event.

Craft Session

Come and join us on Tuesday evening, 7-9pm for a chill evening of crafting. We meet at London Friend office, 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN. You don't need to RSVP, so you can just show up. This session is a drop in and a chance to meet likeminded people to socialise with even if you don’t fancy getting crafty. Materials are provided onsite for FREE and no experience is needed! This social activities group is open to all LBT women plus non-binary people who have an identity within a community that centres on women. We are looking forward to seeing you! :)

Learn & Play Riichi Mahjong Sunday Afternoon Session

Japanese Riichi Mahjong is a fun game for 4 people but beware it is very addictive ;-)Beginners are welcome. Our hosts and regulars will be glad to show you the basics to get you started on this fun game. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ The board game cafe charges per session are food and drink minimum spend requirement of £15 plus £6.50 cover charge. The Library Pot menu https://librarypot.uk/menu/ **Please don't bring any food or drink to be consumed on the premises.** Sorry no bicycles or buggies of any type inside. DISCLAIMER: By joining in on any of our Meetup activities you agree and accept, that, by the simple act of attending, you are fully responsible for your own safety & well-being and that you will not hold the Host/s responsible in any way for any injuries or other loss that you may suffer.

GrafanaCON Local meetup: London

**Can’t make it to Barcelona?** A GrafanaCON Local meetup is coming to your city! This event will feature a recap of the [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/) keynote, combined with fresh voices from your own community. Grafana team members walk through Grafana 13 and the most impactful improvements across the platform. Learn about how Grafana is becoming easier and safer to operate as production infrastructure, with updates that improve configuration management, recovery, and long-term maintainability. The session showcases significant advances in core user workflows, including more flexible and powerful dashboards, with improved performance. Whether you’re building dashboards, scaling Kubernetes, contributing to open source, or just getting started - this meetup is for you! Speakers: * **Dee Kitchen, VP of Engineering at Grafana Labs** * **Thanos Karachalios, Group Product Manager at Grafana Labs** A big thank you to our host, BNY! **🎟 Free to attend** 🍕 Pizza + soft drinks provided 🤝 Built for connection 💡 Real talks from real practitioners **6:00 - 6:30:** Arrivals and pizza 🍕 **6:30 - 7:15:** GrafanaCON recap presentation – TBC **7:15 - 7:30:** Q & A **7:30 - 7:45:** Break ☕ **7:45 - 8:15:** Community lightning talks - TBC **8:15 - 8:30:** Wrap up ### 📸 Important Information * **Building Access (ID Required)**: Please bring a valid form of ID on the day, as it may be required for entry to the venue. * **Photography & Media**: Photos and videos may be taken during the event. By registering and attending, you consent to being photographed/recorded. These materials may be used by Grafana Labs and the event host (BNY) for social media, marketing, and internal communications. * **GDPR & Data Usage**: By signing up, you agree that your registration details (such as name and email) may be shared with the event host (BNY) strictly for event logistics, including building access and attendee management. Your data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. * **Dietary Requirements**: If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us in advance so we can accommodate you. Note that by registering for this event you consent to related event & product communications from Grafana Labs and agree to our [code of conduct](https://grafana.com/events/events-code-of-conduct/).

No Drama, Just Distance 🥾 The Roach Valley Way 🌾 23 miles / 1,000 ft Fast pace

An evening riverside ramble from Carshalton to Colliers Wood

Join us for a fun early summer evening jaunt along the River Wandle as a perfect way to walk off the working week, breathe some fresh spring air, and enjoy good company before the last day of the week. The route is flat and gentle, following the river through peaceful green spaces and quiet paths. We’ll end at Abbey Mills, where we can toast our efforts with a well-earned drink (or two) before heading home easily by tube. **SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)** **Distance**: 8km/5 miles linear route **Duration**: 2 hours walking **Ascent**: Virtually none **Grade**: Beginner – flat, along good paths. **COST AND LOGISTICS** **Cost**: £8 **Hike start**: 6.20pm Carshalton Train Station **Hike finish:** 9pm Colliers Wood Tube Station / Pub at Abbey Mills **Both stations are in the Oyster/Contactless Zone** **Recommended train from London** 17:41 Dep: London Victoria (via Clapham Junction) 18:09 Arr: Carshalton or 17:36 Dep: London Blackfriars (via Elephant & Castle) 18:13 Arr: Carshalton **REVIEWS** [Trip Advisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/feedback-overview/) **PRICE INCLUDES** * Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid. **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Travel costs * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * PayPal fees **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[complete list](www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist) * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Packed lunch and snacks * Water - 2 litres recommended * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events over the last 10+ years without significant incident, achieved partly through thorough planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA London Group Terms and Conditions. © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted [FAQs](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions) \| [Terms and Conditions](www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews)

Camping and Hiking in Cornwall England with BBQ fire

Camping and hiking With BBQ fire by the campsite. . Event is still under discussion. The date for this event is not yet fixed. However if we have a minimum of 4 people confirmed and paid for this event then we are leaving on Friday morning at 8 am and returning to London Monday night at 10 pm. I am looking for at least 1-2 more drivers with access to their own cars. Petrol money will be reimbursed and compensation paid to drivers by the organiser. If you want to confirm your place you Will need to contact me and pay a deposit towards the costs for this event. Only taking Maximum of 8 to 10 people. Small group. List of items you will need will be sent via WhatsApp after you pay a small deposit to reserve your place. For those of you without a tent I can lend you one of my spare tents. I have spare tents I can lend out for free. You Need to contact me in advance to reserve a tent for free. Otherwise I won't take spares with me. You need good Hiking shoes. I recommend only get the ones in sports direct and only purchase karrimor brand. Much more superior brand of Hiking shoes. You need A 3 season sleeping bag from decathlon. A small tent that is going to protect you from cold nights in the winter. A small single air bed to provide you comfort when sleeping on hard surface inside the tent. A good camping torch for the dark nights. Two power banks. As no electricity supply to charge your phone there. An emergency puncho. Or a good raincoat. Spare thick winter socks to keep your feet warm. Taking a maximum of 7-8 people on this trip. Not more. Yes do bring a good 📷 with you for amazing photo opportunities. This is only for people who are fit enough for walking 8-9 hours per day without pain in their legs. There will be regular breaks. And a lunch break during the Hiking. When we go hiking in the mountains we will travel light. We will not carry our tents and stuff with us. We leave that behind in the campsite .. we just carry with us small backpack with packed lunches and water. And carry your valuables with you or you can leave them inside the car. A good level of fitness is required for these hikes. My number is 07574060787 - WhatsApp me ..................................... Terms and conditions For participants and Disclaimer: This is a hobby group. Non-commercial group. Non-profit group. The organiser does not take responsibility for your safety or well-being during this hiking camping event trip. Every individual is responsible for his or her own health and safety and well-being. You understand that your health insurance Is your responsibility and your travel insurance is your responsibility if anything goes wrong. By taking part you understand that the organiser is not held responsible for anything that may go wrong. If for any reason this event is cancelled by the organiser then you are entitled to get a full refund. If you cancel your attendance then you are not entitled to a deposit refund. My WhatsApp 07574060787

Early summer in Epping Forest to Lee Valley | Free Hike 23.5km (14.6mi)

**Grade: 🥾🥾 🥾Level 3/5** —— **📖SUMMARY:** 🥾23\.5km \(16mi\) \| Ascent 394m \| Descent 429m \| Max Elevation 115m **🚊Train:** **1- Outbound:** *Single Ticket* **London Liverpool Street ➡️ Chingford** **2- Inbound:** *Single Ticket* **Chesthunt ➡️ London** 😁This is a *Friendly Oyster or contactless (bank card) trip*. No advance tickets are needed. ⛳️ **Meeting Point:** **2 Options** **1-** London Liverpool Street train station \- Information desk \(Opposite Platform 10\) \| **09:40** (Train is at **10:02**) **2-** Chingford \- Outside train station \| **10:30** ⚠️This is a **Point to Point (not Circular)** Hike **📍Hike** **start:** **Chingford** train station \| **10:35** **🔚Hike** **finish:** **Chesthunt** train station \| approx\. **\~17:00** —— 🚊**TRAIN TICKET INFORMATION:** I would recommend you get: 🎟️This is a **Friendly Oyster or contactless (bank card) trip**, both for the outward and return journeys. There’s no need to buy tickets in advance, as fares are paid directly by tapping in and out at the stations. * **➡️Outbound:** London Liverpool Street **10:02 → 10:28** Chingford * **⬅️Inbound:** Chesthunt **→** London 💡If you’d like to join other hikers using a Network Railcard, please arrive earlier so we can organise small groups. Note that each card can cover up to 4 people. 🚦Visit **[National Rail](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/)** for details —— **📕ABOUT:** \- A proper London\-edge adventure that strings together two of the capital’s most underrated wild spaces in a single walk — ancient Epping Forest and the lakes and waterways of the Lee Valley\. \- We start at Chingford\, where Queen Victoria opened the Forest to the people in 1882\, then head straight in past Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and pretty Connaught Water\. \- From there it’s miles of rolling\, knobbly oak and beech woodland — some trees as old as the Anglo\-Saxons — climbing gently to the High Beach ridge at 115m\, the day’s high point\. \- A long\, lovely descent through Sewardstone drops us out of the trees and into the Lee Valley: marshes\, lakes\, reedbeds\, and the calm of the Lee Navigation towpath all the way into Cheshunt\. —— **⭐️HIGHLIGHTS:** * **Chingford & Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge:** 1543 Tudor grandstand on the edge of the Forest. * **Connaught Water:** peaceful early-morning lake, popular with herons and swans. * **Epping Forest ancient woodland:** 5,900 acres of veteran oaks, beeches and hornbeams; some trees as old as the Anglo-Saxons. * **High Beach ridge:** the day’s high point, classic Forest views. * **Sewardstone:** the Forest’s quiet western edge, opening into farmland. * **River Lee Country Park:** lakes, wetlands and excellent birdwatching. * **Lee Navigation towpath:** tranquil canal walking right into Cheshunt. —— **💷COST: Free** This hike is completely free to join but participants need to purchase their own transport tickets. —— 🎒**WHAT TO BRING:** * 2L Water * Packed lunch and snacks * Comfortable walking/hiking shoes * Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproofs, hat, sunscreen) * Optional: trekking poles, camera —— *✅***WHO CAN JOIN:** * Our hikes are open to adults aged 21 and over. * For safety reasons, we’re not able to include children. * We love animals, but pets (including dogs) can’t join our hikes. —— **🚨RSVP & ATTENDANCE:** RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration. —— **☯️STAYING TOGETHER:** A dedicated back marker is not always present, so please keep others in sight and avoid moving too far ahead or falling too far behind. Faster walkers should wait at junctions. The hike leader will pause at key points to regroup and reduce the chance of anyone becoming separated from the group. —— ⚠️ **DISCLAIMER:** By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety, and neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.

🔴⛰️ Hike: Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve (Petersfield Circular)

⛰️ Petersfield Curcular via the Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, a beautiful area which has been called Little Switzerland due to its wooded hills. The name Hanger comes from the Old English Hangra, meaning "wooded hillside". This lovely farmland and woodland trail that takes you along scenic paths where you can take in the views and keep an eye out for wildlife between the trees and in the fields! 🔴 **HIKE:** 📏 26km (16 miles) 🏔️ Elev. Gain: **800m** 💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h *✊ **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.* 📍 **Meet at:** **Waterloo: Opposite Platform 3** 🔄 **Start/End:** **Petersfield Station /** [Waterloo] ⌚ **Meet from:** 9:31, the train departs at **10:03** *[arrives 11:40 at Petersfield \ Return train aimed at 6:24pm.]* **🚆 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. **Option 1: Buy Your Own Ticket** We recommend buying on the day. Use a **Network Railcard** or a **GroupSave** discount where possible. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ **Option 2: Group Ticket (3+ People)** I can help purchase group tickets to save costs, **BUT you must arrive at the station before the platform is announced to collect your physical ticket.** To join this: 💳 **PayPal Here** *Please send via **Friends & Family** and make sure no fee is charged.* ⏳**Deadline:** [Time/Date]. 📱 **Confirmation:** Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid. *ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are bought.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Waterloo, on-board train **🎒 Essentials to Bring** * **Gear:** Hiking boots (recommended), hiking socks (or double socks), and layered clothing. * **Food/Water:** Packed lunch, snacks, and 1.5–2L of water. * **Tech:** Fully charged phone + portable power bank. * **Safety:** Emergency whistle + Headtorch (winter). * **Prayer:** If you are praying, please ensure you have **wudu** beforehand. Be ready to join the group promptly to keep us on schedule **📋 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)**

🌳 Barefoot walk in Hamspead Heath

Join me for a morning walk on Saturday 6th at 11am! We will meet at Hamspead Heath Station and walk barefoot for about 2 hours in the park (mostly grass and forest area) You can come solo or with friends — either way, you'll feel part of the group You can also wear minimalist shoes if you like! Looking forward to see you there! Note: this circular track is graded easy and is suitable for beginners as we will be mostly walking on grass