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London Society FREE HIKE - Hamsey Green to Coulsdon
Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 PMHave you ever wanted to partake in hikes where you get exposed to new areas with luscious forms of nature, some amazing views and possibly some hidden gems? If so, this may be the right event for you. Welcome back to the Hiking events where all of this is possible. This is the opportunity to form friendships, discover a different perspective of London, improve your fitness, embrace nature but also feel great about yourself. With this particular Hike, we’ll be hiking from Hamsey Green to Coulsdon. We’ll be traversing through Sanderstead country area, Hawkhurst wood, Coulsdon Common, Happy valley, Devils Den woods and Farthing Downs. There may be a mixture of muddy, clear and steep pathways. This is also part of the London Loop which is a near 150 mile pathway that encircles almost all of Greater London and is split into 24 hiking routes. This is section 5. If you want to be part of the journey, feel free to join us. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy Starting point: Hamsey Green Ending point: Coulsdon Walking length: 9.6km Duration: around 3 hours at most Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time. WHAT - Hike WHERE - Hamsey Green to Coulsdon WHEN - 12pm - 4pm MEETING POINT - Outside Coco & Nut Coffee https://maps.app.goo.gl/w9wfaLWKSMFsAMLy6?g_st=ic NEAREST STATION - Sanderstead Station REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk. Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.
Toasted Fig | October Hike | Godalming to Guildford | Sat 24 Oct
Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 AM**October Group Hike \| Godalming to Guildford \| Sat 24 Oct** Autumn by the water 🍂 A gentle riverside walk along the River Wey from Godalming to Guildford, passing Guildford Castle with an optional pub stop at the end. **About this hike** A flat, easy walk along the River Wey. Expect water meadows, old locks, narrowboats and autumn colour. Ideal if you’re new to group hiking or just fancy a relaxed Saturday outdoors. **The route** From Godalming station we follow the river north through countryside towards Shalford, passing traditional locks along the way. In Guildford we head up towards the castle and its gardens, finishing in Guildford town centre with an optional pub stop. Guildford station is nearby, with direct trains to Waterloo (and back to Godhalming if driving). **The details** 📍 Meet outside Pret inside London Waterloo from 08:40–08:50 for the 09:00 train (arrives Godalming 10:09), or join us at Godalming station at 10:09 🚶 \~9km / \~5.5 miles ⏱ \~2 hours moving time 🍻 Optional pub stop in Guildford 💷 £10 per person **What’s included** ✔️ A guided hike led by a qualified outdoor first aider ✔️ A healthy homemade marshmallow snack ✔️ A friendly group (capped at 20) **What’s not included** ✖️ Train ticket ✖️ Food or drink you purchase along the way (or at the pub) **How to pay** After you RSVP, I’ll message you bank details. Please pay £10 by bank transfer within 48 hours (or before the hike, if sooner) to confirm your spot. Unpaid spots will be released after a friendly reminder. Bank transfer only, no cash. **Refund policy** Full refund up to 24 hours before the hike, paid within 48 hours. No refunds within 24 hours of the start. **What to bring** Sturdy footwear, plenty of water and a snack if you think you'll get hungry **The vibe** Relaxed pace, good company and time in nature, with a shared love of the outdoors, good food and looking after yourself. No fitness pressure. Solo or with a friend, you’ll be made welcome from the moment you arrive. **Safety** I’m a qualified outdoor first aider, so you’re in safe hands 🙌 **Any questions?** Message me on Meetup, or on 07759894981 on the day if you need help finding us. See you on the trail! 🌿
Chasing Horizons: Devil’s Dyke, South Downs & Sea: 21k
Sat, Oct 24, 7:30 AMEscape the crowds and explore the best of the South Downs on this spectacular 24km adventure. The Plan: We will hike across rolling chalk hills, ancient landscapes and the iconic Devil’s Dyke before descending to the coast at Shoreham-on-Sea. Expect breathtaking views, a rewarding challenge and great company along the way. Distance: 24k Difficulty: Moderate Ascent: Approx. 620m Walking Time: 5.5–6.5 hours Meeting Point: London Victoria Station Suitable For: Regular walkers comfortable with full-day hikes and sustained hill climbing -Coastal finish We’ll gradually descend towards Shoreham-on-Sea where we’ll celebrate the day’s adventure before heading back to London. -Optional post-hike drink As always, anyone who fancies a well-earned drink or meal afterwards is welcome to join. Kit List: ✔ Walking boots or trail shoes ✔ At least 2 litres of water ✔ Packed lunch and snacks ✔ Waterproof jacket ✔ Warm layer ✔ Sun protection if needed ✔ Power bank (optional) ✔ Sense of adventure Price includes: ✅ Guided hike led by NikOut Adventures ✅ Route planning and event organisation ✅ Group coordination throughout the day Not included: Travel: Please book your own train travel. You’ll need a ticket from London Victoria to Hassocks and a return ticket from Shoreham-by-Sea to London Victoria. TrainPal is recommended, and Railcard discounts apply ( if applicable). 📱 WhatsApp Group: A WhatsApp group will be created closer to the event date for all confirmed participants. This will be used to share final meeting details, train information, weather updates and any last-minute announcements. It’s also a great opportunity to get to know fellow hikers before the event, coordinate travel plans, and share photos and memories after the hike. Many of our NikOut lead to lasting friendships and future hiking buddies! By joining this hike, participants agree to: * Treat fellow hikers, members of the public, wildlife and the environment with respect. * Follow the guidance of the hike leader throughout the day. * Take responsibility for their own fitness, wellbeing, equipment and personal belongings. * Inform the organiser of any medical conditions or concerns that may affect their participation. * Wear appropriate footwear and bring suitable clothing, food and water for the conditions. 🌿 Leave No Trace We are passionate about protecting the beautiful places we explore. Please help us leave the countryside exactly as we found it by taking all litter home, respecting local communities, sticking to designated paths where appropriate and avoiding disturbance to wildlife and livestock. ‘’ Take only memories, leave only footprints ‘’
Hike Scafell Pike - Lake District Weekend! - Includes return train!
Fri, Dec 11, 6:00 PM2-days and 2-nights in The Lake District National Park. We will hike two for two full days including the ascent of Scafell Pike; the highest peak in England! before a relaxing journey back to London on the train **Return train travel from London included, so you don’t need to spend hours sat in the minibus on the busy motorways.** \*\*\* The main event may be ascending Scafell Pike but, as with all City Mountaineering trips, one the other day we’ll get you off the busy tourist trails and head instead to the quieter parts of the National Park, drawing on our local knowledge and years of experience to provide a truly unique adventure you’ll never forget. You don't need to have any prior experience of hiking or remote hiking and the small group size will enable us to give you our full attention throughout the weekend, ensuring your safety and enjoyment is our number one priority. As always, we’ll sort out the travel, transfers and accommodation so just meet in London and leave the rest to us. \*\*\* **Itinerary** *Please note that exact timings and order of activities are subject to change, based on the local conditions at the time.* **Friday (from 6pm)** Meeting outside Euston train station, you will board the train for a relaxing journey to The Lake District. You will be met at the train station and transported across the national park to our tranquil accommodation – nestled amongst towering mountains and next to a beautiful river, this trip is set to be a wonderful detox in nature after a week in the city. **Day 1 – Saturday:** Awaking in the morning, we will have breakfast, discuss the plans for the day including a safety briefing and kit check, then pack our bags and head out for an easy day; hiking the lesser travelled mountains of The Lake District. We will then head back to the accommodation before having a shower and heading to a local pub for dinner and drinks **Day 2 – Sunday:** We will arise early to give us as much time on the mountain as possible. After breakfast we will have another trip briefing and safety discussion before packing the car and heading out to **ascend Scafell Pike**. After the hike you be transferred to the railway station for your train back to London. Glowing and rejuvenated after a relaxing weekend spent in nature (expect to arrive in Euston at c.9pm) \*\*\* **DIFFICULTY:** This trip is designed to be a **moderate** 2-days in The Lake District. The routes are straight forward but some steep uphill and downhill hiking is unavoidable. A reasonable level of fitness is expected, but you don't need to be a super-athlete to join this trip. Your **qualified guide** is highly experienced enough to keep the pace slow and everyone happy, safe and motivated throughout the trip **TRANSPORT:** Return train journey from London and short distance minibus transfers in The Lake District **ACCOMMODATION:** Single-sex rooms in a warm and comfy hostel \*\*\* **Cost:** £445 To join, simply RSVP and pay the £150 deposit. We'll then be in contact with more details including specific logistics and kit list. **Included in the price:** * Return train travel from London to The Lake District * 2-nights hostel accommodation * 2-days guided hiking by an experienced and qualified mountain leader * All travel and logistical support in The Lake District **Not included in the price:** * Personal hiking kit * All food/drinks * Personal travel insurance *** *All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)* ***Please be aware of our [Participation Statement](https://www.citymountaineering.com/participation-statement) and [Terms & Conditions](https://www.citymountaineering.com/terms-and-conditions) prior to joining***
Hampstead Heath Autumn Walk & Pub Lunch at The Spaniards Inn
Sat, Nov 21, 9:30 AMJoin Out of Office Adventures Together for a refreshing autumn walk, friendly conversation and /or a cosy pub lunch! 🌳🥾 We’ll explore Hampstead Heath at a relaxed, sociable pace for around 2.5 hours, taking in woodland paths and beautiful views before heading to The Spaniards Inn for lunch at 12:30pm. 📅 **Saturday 21 November** 📍 **Meet outside Hampstead Heath Overground station at 9:30 am** 🥾 **Walk:** approximately 2.5 hours 🍽️ **Lunch:** 12:30pm at The Spaniards Inn If you don't fancy the walk or don't feel like it on the day, feel free to join us for lunch only! Come solo or with a friend—everyone’s welcome! It’s a lovely opportunity to meet new people and enjoy some time outdoors together. Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip, as paths may be muddy, and bring warm layers, waterproofs and water. Everyone pays for their own food and drinks. Please keep your RSVP up to date and let us know if you won’t be staying for lunch so we can confirm numbers. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🍁 **Angela & Vanessa**
MAJORCA mountains and coast, a long weekend of hiking and winter sun
Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 AMBOOKINGS NOW OPEN! Yaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy You have asked for it, it is back! Jon is going abroad again and you are coming with me! Let's go to Majorca! Please ensure you read the entirity of the page. Before travelling there for the first time a couple of years ago, I really, really was not interested. I usually do not like places famous for holidays. And then I travelled there in November, and what a shock! This island is a marvel with incredible beauties, the architecture is outstanding, imagine these perfectly clean beige houses, churches and cathedrals that seem to be a natural extention of the nearby mountains and beaches. Imagine as we take an early morning bus on our first day and arrive in an exquisit town between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountain range, we start climbing slowly for about an hour, walking through the cobbelstone streets of an ancient mountainous village before we reach for the mountain top where we are likely to be welcomed by some of the few hundreds of vultures with their over 2 meter of wingspan flying right above our head or one of the many booted eagles that inhabit the area. And the food, I know you are a foody like me, so,... let's not even mention it. The hikes are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. And the best thing, close to no tourists in autumn! How amazing is that? I travelled around the island under 20 degrees in late November and only saw one other hiker... and a sheperd who caught me in a very embarassing position... I might tell you the story if I dare... This is now my 10th trip abroad with my hikers and I got to learn that putting too many difficult hikes in a trip is too much, so this time, there will only be 1 semi-demanding hike which will be on day one. the hikes after that will be easier and I might even give you some alone time to enjoy yourself. DAY 1: Depending on what time we arrived, we might take a visit of Palma de Majorca before diner and enjoy a walk in the forest that surrounds the capital. DAY2: This is the big hike day, we will take a bus to the beautiful town of Soller. We will climb to the mountain top, through an amazing village for some amazing views of the coast and mountains. The hike is quite demanding so we will take our time and have a good rest on the top while waiting for the vultures and eagles to come and say hi. The way back down will be as beautiful as we descant alongside a beautiful gorge. DAY 3: On our third day, we will wake up a bit later and head for a coastal hike that I still need to choose from, the views as you can imagine will be spectacular no matter which one I choose... You will then have free time before we head for our last diner in Majorca. DAY4: Depending on our flight time, we might just enjoy the hotel pool or have a nice walk nearby, but by experience, I know that people usually like to rest on day 4 of a hiking trip. PRICE: About £480, without food (Except breakfast) for the hotel, activities and public transport in Majorca for this trip. Refundable up to 30 days before departure. FLIGHTS: Flight in: London-Majorca I am booked on the 08:10am on the 06th of Nobember 2026, from Stansted to Majorca arriving at 11:30am local time. You have several choices: Option 1: \- You can meet me at Stansted airport at 6am and we will travel together on the same plane\, I will take you to the hotel and we will spend the day together either in Palma de Majorca and some time by the pool if weather allows or you can have the day to yourself\. Option 2: If you find a cheaper flight, or one that suits you better, from a different airport, you can meet us at 11:30 am at Majorca airport and the above apply. Option 3: You can take a later flight, after work, and make your own way to the hotel but this will be with your own transport and you will have to check in yourself. You can then meet us on the following day for breakfast. Whatever option you choose, please let me know asap. Return: Book any plane on the 9th of November, I am booked on the 11:10 Easyjet flight to Luton. The last day will be free so you can either enjoy the hotel or visit something you would like to visit as I will leave in the morning and will give you cash for the bus to the airport. INCLUDED IN PRICE: \- 3 nights stay at a nice hotel with a private room\, I will see what is available but I usually go for 4 stars with a pool\. You can choose to stay with a friend or partner in your room to cut the hotel price by half but I would need to know long in advance please\. -Airport transfers by bus in Majorca if you arrive and leave at the same time as we do -Return public transports in Majorca during the hikes and visits -Breakfasts at the hotel -My costs( Hotel, flight, food, transport, luggage...) -My fee -A fabulous time with the world's loveliest people NOT INCLUDED: -Flight(They start at £50 return) -Food(Except breakfast) -If you choose to use a taxi -Anything not mentioned above HOTEL: TBC I am a bit of a princess, so I prefer a cute comfortable place which cost a bit more over a hostel which I do not like. ATTENTION PLEASE: \- It is your entire responsibility to book a travel insurance\, refund are only possible up to 30 days before departure as I have to book hotels in advance to have the best advantages\, so please only book if you are certain to join us\. -I will only take up to 6 people with me on a first come, first serve basis. -Some trips and activities might have to be changed due to unexpected circumstances, (Hikes, visits,...) As it is beyond my control, you agree that I might have to find alternatives and cannot be deemed responsible for it. -By signing up to my events, you agree that you are responsible for your own person, and that I am not liable for any issues, injuries or problems that might from time to time, happen to you. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right insurance and that you follow reasonable advices I might give you. -Please ensure you have the correct visa and passport, it is your responsibility. -if you miss the trip for any reason, there will be no refund possible unless you cancel 30 days before departure and you also agree to this by signing up to it via Meetup or in any other way such as direct bank transfer, or other platforms. POLICIES: 1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. 2: This trip is refundable up to 30 days before departure included.(Except flight) 3:In the eventuality that our trains/buses/flights are delayed, or cancelled which is out of my control, I do not pay for taxis or alternative route. Be aware that would anything out of my power happens, I might have to shorten or change a day trip and find an alternative activity. This is why you need a travel insurance. By signing up to my events, you agree to this. 4:It is your responsibility to look after yourself and your own safety, I am not responsible for people's behaviour but please ensure that you follow my instructions, especially in mountainous areas and cliffs or in the sea to avoid any severe issues during the trip. I thus decline any responsibility in any accidents that might occur, especially if you do not follow my advice. Do not walk off the path, keep at least 2 meters between yourself and the cliff edge when possible and do not swim in dangerous water. By signing to my events, you agree to all of the above.
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