Downhill Biking London

Doctor Bike in Barking Town Square

Nipnip provide a free 'Doctor Bike' service each month.

Saturday a.m. support prior or post club hill climb

Let's Go Mountain Biking @ Lee Valley

Built for the 2012 Olympics, the park has since had a set of mountain bike trails built around it. These mountain biking sessions are great if you want to experience the freedom of our mountain bike trails. The trails can be used with either your own bike or by hiring a venue bike. With five miles of rugged mountain bike trails and a skills section you can get to grips with your mountain biking skills. Our trails are graded blue to black so are perfect for beginners through to advanced riders. We will start with the easier ones and then gradually make our way up if anyone wants to take the harder challenging paths. If you have experience riding a bike and are confident rider, then the beginner Mountain Bike Trails are for you **Session times and Bike Hire** The Session Times are for 1 hour and will include bike and helmet hire. **Meeting Point** Lee Valley, Velo Park **Schedule** 2:30pm - 2:45pm - Meet at Velo Park 2:45pm - 3:00pm - Get Ready and Get Bikes and Helmets 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Mountain Biking 4:00pm + Tea/Coffee/ food/ After Social **Total Cost** Total Cost of the Meetup is £28 Only Including Bike and Helmet Hire and Track Access Be quick if you want to be one of 10 to take part in this event **Essential to know** -Please come only if you can ride a bike -You don't need to have experience riding a mountain bike, but it can be picked up quickly on easier path \- Pads\, gloves \(Optional\) \- Legs\, upper body and arms should be fully covered at all times\. -Two layers of clothing (preferably close fitting) on your upper body.

Whiteleaf Hill, Pulpit Hill, Beacon Hill, Coombe Hill & Chequers – Country Hike

Walk length 13miles/20km approx. Circular. A hike with a great variety of scenery, including fine views and the summit of a number of hills including Whiteleaf Hill, Pulpit Hill Nature Reserve, Beacon Hill, Coombe Hill and a walk around the footpath close to the Prime Minister's Chequers country home. Chequers house is the country house of the Prime Minister. It was given as a house for the Prime Minister in 1917 and dates from the 16th century. The walk passes through a number of woods and scenic Chiltern countryside and uses a number of important footpaths including parts of the Ridgeway, an ancient track described as one of Britain's oldest roads and the more recent Alyesbury Ring. Princes Risborough is a small country town that lies between the Vale of Aylesbury and the Western Escarpment of the Chiltern Hills, on the route of the pre-Roman Upper Icknield Way and is dominated by a chalk hill carving, the Whiteleaf Cross. The walk should finish about 4.30pm and include a Snack/lunch stop however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace. THIS IS A SUBSTANTIAL HIKE IN LENGTH AND WITH A NUMBER OF HILL CLIMBS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS. Cost £7 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer. Train: Ticket with a third off this with a group save or network railcard should be £20approx. Meeting Meet outside Princes Risborough Train Station for the hike to start just after the train from London arrives at 10.25am. At London Marylebone Rail Station: Meet from 9.15am at London Marylebone to get the 9.42am train that gets to Princes Risborough for 10.25am (you may have to queue for groupsaves). Meet close to the WHSmiths (see photo below). The organizer is not taking the train but will meet you at Princes Risborough. For parking the station charges but nearby roads are free on Sundays such as Manor Park Avenue. We may go for drinks at the end of the walk. Please make a note of the organizers number - Colin 07709305681. Walking Safety Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (http://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

Laurence's Birthday Ride to Windsor

Great Missenden to Amersham Hike | Chiltern Hills | 16 km

**Join us for a beautiful hike through the Chiltern Hills, travelling from Great Missenden through peaceful countryside, beech woodland and historic villages before finishing in Old Amersham.** This varied route combines classic English countryside, attractive Chiltern villages and a friendly day out with our hiking community. ### 🥾 Key information **Route:** Great Missenden → Little Missenden → Penn Street → Old Amersham → Amersham **Distance:** 16.3 km / 10.1 miles **Difficulty:** Moderate – 5/10 **Ascent:** approx. 385 m **Walking time:** approx. 5 hours **Route type:** Linear / point-to-point **Meeting point:** London Marylebone Station **Meeting time:** 9:00 AM **Planned train:** 9:27 AM **Hiking fee:** **£12** ### 💳 RSVP now — no advance payment required Simply click **Going** to reserve your place. There is **no advance payment required through Meetup**. The **£12 guided hiking fee is payable on the day**, either **by card or cash**. ### 🚆 Transport Transport is **not included** in the £12 hiking fee. You can arrange your own train tickets or book our group transport option separately through our website: **[https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/great-missenden-to-amersham-walk.html](https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/great-missenden-to-amersham-walk.html)** ### 👥 Meetup attendee numbers We also receive bookings through our **website and other channels**, so the Meetup attendee list does not always represent the total number of people joining the walk. Many people come to our hikes on their own, especially for their first event, so don't worry about coming alone — you'll be very welcome. ### 📍 Meeting point We meet inside **London Marylebone Railway Station**, on the main concourse by the departure boards. **Meeting time:** 9:00 AM **Planned train departure:** 9:27 AM **Arrival at Great Missenden:** approx. 10:10 AM Please arrive in good time so the group can travel together. If you have any difficulty finding us, call or text Maria: **07535 295739** ### 🌳 About the hike Our walk begins in **Great Missenden**, in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Great Missenden is also well known for its connection with **Roald Dahl**, who lived in the village for many years. From here we'll walk towards **Little Missenden**, continuing through rolling countryside, fields and beautiful Chiltern woodland. The route then takes us towards **Penn Street** before reaching **Old Amersham**, one of Buckinghamshire's most attractive historic towns. After exploring Old Amersham, a final climb takes us towards **Amersham Station** for our journey back to London. ### 🌿 Route highlights * Great Missenden and the Chiltern Hills * Roald Dahl's Great Missenden * Picturesque Little Missenden * Beautiful beech woodland * Open countryside and Chiltern views * Penn Street * Historic Old Amersham * Traditional pubs, cafés and historic streets ### 🥾 Difficulty This is a **Moderate 5/10** hike. The route is gently undulating with several climbs but no major mountain-style ascents. Expect countryside paths, fields and woodland. Sections can become muddy after prolonged rain, so **walking shoes or hiking boots with good grip are strongly recommended**. ### 🎒 What to bring Please bring: * Hiking boots or walking shoes with good grip * Waterproof jacket * Water * Packed lunch and snacks * Suitable clothing for the weather * Card or cash for the £12 hiking fee Please check the weather forecast before travelling. ### ⭐ About Hiking in London Hiking in London is a friendly international hiking community with **12,000+ members on Meetup and more than 35,000 people across our wider community**. Our walks are a great way to **explore the countryside, meet new people and enjoy a day outdoors**. Many members attend their first hike alone. **Come alone or bring a friend — you'll be very welcome.**

New Members Club Joining Laps (and Club Social Laps)

⛰️🔠⏱️ All Club - Auster Hill Climb 2026 - BST Over & Out ⛰️🔠⏱️

Saturday p.m. support

Sunday a.m. support

Sunday p.m. support

🌅 🦌 ☕ Chilled B Richmond Morning Laps & Coffee 🦌 🥐 🌅