Foraging Walks London

Ladies Evening walk around Cheam

We’ll meet outside Kent House, just by Cheam Station and head off at 6.30pm for a relaxed evening walk around Cheam, aiming to walk for at least an hour. We’ll follow a circular route, so we’ll always finish back at Cheam Station where we started. The pace will be comfortable and conversational — the idea is to get some fresh air and gentle exercise while having a proper chat and getting to know each other along the way. Please bring some water and wear a comfortable pair of trainers or walking shoes. Come as you are, enjoy the walk and the company, and hopefully make a few new local connections along the way.

Walking with Vegans Autumn Adventure 🍁🍂🍃🍄

Join me for an autumn adventure down the Elizabeth line 🍁🍂🍃🍄 We'll meet between 11.30am & 11.45ish, outside Farringdon train station, then hop on the Elizabeth line, going to Harold Wood 😊 We will explore woodlands, nature trails & reserves, have a vegan picnic lunch, & maybe enjoy a local pub later 😊 Bring plenty of water, sensible walking shoes, and bring or buy enroute vegan picnic stuff for lunch ( there are shops near Farringdon, & Harold Wood, so plenty to choose from ) 😊

WALK: EPPING FOREST IN AUTUMN 🍂 🍁🐿️

🌳🐿️ Escape into beautiful Epping Forest! 🍃 Join us for a lovely 🍂 Autumn walk along the Oak Trail, exploring ancient woodland and open countryside. 🌿🦌 ⭐ Five mile circular guided walk through Epping Forest and the surrounding countryside. ⭐ Meet outside Theydon Bois Tube station — Central line — at 11.30am. ⭐ Discover the history of Theydon Bois and Epping Forest, enjoy its flora and fauna, visit Ambresbury Banks, and look out for a herd of deer! 🦌🐦 🏹 Ambresbury Banks Explore the remains of an Iron Age hill fort covering approximately 11 acres. According to local legend, this was the site of Boudicca’s last stand against the Romans in AD 61. 🐎 A forest of highwaymen and legends Epping Forest was also a haunt of the notorious 18th-century highwayman Dick Turpin. Stories tell of a secret forest hideaway known as “Turpin’s Cave”, where he took refuge from capture. 🍽️ After the walk We’ll head to The Bull, or Queen Victoria lovely cosy pubs, for drinks and food. 🍻 ⭐ Please wear suitable footwear and dress for woodland paths and uneven ground, which may be wet or muddy. 🥾🍂 ⭐ Organiser’s fee: £5, payable by cash or contactless on the day. 📞 Contact: [07816 866300](tel:07816%20866300)

SOLD OUT - Whitby & Robin Hood’s Bay Yorkshire Coast Walking Weekend

**THIS TRIP IS NOW SOLD OUT** This Large Outdoors trip is now fully booked. Take a look at our Trip Calendar for other upcoming walking weekends, short breaks and holidays: [https://www.largeoutdoors.com/trip-calendar](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/trip-calendar) **Whitby & Robin Hood’s Bay Walking Break – Yorkshire Coast Escape** Join **Large Outdoors** for a relaxed and sociable two-night walking break exploring the Yorkshire Coast, with time in Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay. Based in Scarborough, this fully guided trip combines coastal walking, local history, and easy travel with everything organised for you. You’ll follow sections of the Cleveland Way, linking coastal villages, sea cliffs and bays, with plenty of time to explore along the way. ### **What to Expect:** 🚶 **Guided Walks** – Coastal walking between Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby, plus a second day combining the Cinder Track and cliff paths, with routes adapted to the group and conditions. 🌿 **Scenic Highlights** – Sea cliffs, bays, historic fishing villages, and classic Yorkshire coastal views throughout the weekend. 🛌 **Accommodation Type** – Hotel stay in Scarborough, close to the coast and providing a comfortable base. ☕ **Relaxed & Sociable Atmosphere** – Small group (max 8), shared days out and relaxed evenings, with time to explore Whitby and enjoy a meal together. 📍 **Location:** Scarborough / Whitby / Robin Hood’s Bay 🔗 **Full details & booking:** [https://www.largeoutdoors.com/whitby-robin-hoods-bay-yorkshire-coast-walking-weekend](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/whitby-robin-hoods-bay-yorkshire-coast-walking-weekend) A great option if you’re looking for coastal walking with a bit of history, varied scenery, and a friendly group to spend the weekend with.

Tim's walks: London and the suffragettes

The suffragette movement for the right of women to vote just before the first world war tore Edwardian society apart. While there had been a suffragist movement campaigning peacefully for women's votes from at least the 1860s, progress towards women's equality had been glacially slow. The militant suffragette movement, led by Emmeline Pankhurst, embarked on a campaign that was met with violence and in turn became increasingly violent. They slashed paintings, smashed windows and laid bombs. The state responded with police violence, mass imprisonment, force feeding and ended with the notorious 'cat and mouse' law. Today we tend to look back on the suffragettes as great fighters in a just cause. But some of their tactics were extraordinarily controversial at the time and probably would be even more so today. Emmeline ruled the movement with an iron rod expelling all who disagreed with her (including two of her daughters!) So did the ends justify the means and what are the lessons for just stop oil, extinction rebellion or Palestine Action (can I still write that today ?) On this walk through central London, we'll see where the suffragettes met, organised, demonstrated and died and the memorials to them. This walk is quite long, about 4 miles, but full of interest, controversy and relevance to today The cost of the walk is £12 payable by card or cash on the day, by card or by bank transfer or PayPal. Phone for emergencies: 07846899I56

Walking with Vegans ~ Hampstead & Golders Hill 🍁🍂🍃🍄

Join me for a wonder about Hampstead Heath & Golders Hill 🍁🍂🍃🍄 We'll meet between 12.45pm & 1ish, outside Hampstead Heath overground station 😊 We will explore the heath & beyond, have a vegan picnic lunch, & maybe enjoy a local pub later 😊 😊

🌙 Night Walk at Dollis Valley Greenwalk🌙

Join us for a night walk as we explore Dollis Valley Greenwalk. Enjoy the fresh air and gentle exercise, and see a familiar place from a completely different perspective. We’ll take a relaxed walk through the park, enjoying the scenery, the sounds of nature, and the unique feeling of being outdoors in the quiet night. There may be opportunities to spot or listen for nocturnal wildlife along the way, so keep your eyes and ears open! 🦉🦇 📍**Meeting point:** Outside ​Woodside Park Station ⏰ **Duration:** Approximately 2 hours 💷 **Price:** £3 per person Payment can be made in cash on the day or by bank transfer in advance (message me for bank details). 🚶 **Pace:** Relaxed — suitable for anyone who enjoys a gentle walk and meeting new people. Please arrive by 7:20pm, so we can meet everyone before starting at 7:30pm. Please wear suitable footwear and bring: *Water - Weather-appropriate clothing *A torch/headtorch if you have one

London Society FOOD - The Food District

Have you ever wanted to discover a variety of cuisines to choose from where you end up being spoilt for choice? If so, then this is the right place for you. Welcome to the food event where all of this is possible. This is your chance to select any cuisine of choice and converse amongst one another. With this particular event, we’ll be eating at ‘The Food district’. The food district only opened up 6 months ago hence that pristine appearance but nevertheless, they offer 15 different varieties of food and possibly cuisines from their vendors including one of my favourite chains. They’re the first food court to be 100% halal. To check out more, feel free to see their website at https://www.thefooddistrict.co.uk. 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 WHAT - Food at ‘The food District’
WHERE - The Food district https://maps.app.goo.gl/MESbuXRTJhFtq7E96?g_st=ipc WHEN - 7pm - 9pm
MEETING POINT - Outside The Food District
NEAREST STATION - Edgware Road Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour 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.

10 OCT - Group tickets

**📌 THE SALE OF THIS TICKET HAS ENDED.** \-\-\- **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. **Please DO NOT sign-up unless you are ready to pay** 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. **Lenie** will have the group tickets and coordinate the groups through the barriers.* \-\-\- **HOW TO PAY** *THE SALE OF THIS TICKET HAS ENDED.* \-\-\- **PAID - TICKET PURCAHSED:** 1\. Lenie <\-\-\-\- ticket holder \(8\) 2\. Samer 3\. Paula 4\. Ana 5\. Navraj 6\. Kelpi 7\. Aida 8\. Constantinos \-\-\-\- 9\. Adrian <\-\-\-\- ticket holder \(4\) 10\. Stavros 11\. Marta 12\. Ranj \-\-\- **UNPAID (REMOVED)** Liuda

London Society FREE HIKE - Bexley to Petts Wood

Have 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 Bexley to Petts Wood. We’ll be traversing through the Footcray meadows, Scadbury park & Hawkwood through the woods. There will be a mixture of muddy and clear 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 2. 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: Bexley Ending point: Petts Wood Walking length: 12.3km Duration: around 4 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 - Bexley to Petts Wood WHEN - 12pm - 6pm MEETING POINT - Outside Bexley Station NEAREST STATION - Bexley 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.

The most stunning hike in Sussex, Berwick to Seaford via Alfriston

Canary Wharf to Walthamstow: Wetlands, Docks, Mills & Hidden London

**DESCRIPTION** Join us for a varied East London hike taking us from the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf through a surprisingly green and historic side of London, finishing in Walthamstow. We’ll follow waterways, docks and old industrial landscapes through Eden Dock and Limehouse, passing the historic House Mill and Three Mills before heading into the Olympic park and Lea Valley and across Hackney Marshes. From there we’ll continue towards the beautiful Walthamstow Wetlands before finishing at Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, where we can stop for a well-earned drink and/or food. Expect a mixture of canals, riverside paths, marshland, wetlands, industrial heritage and some of London’s less obvious green spaces, with plenty to see along the way. It’s a great opportunity to explore a different side of East London while getting a decent day’s walking in. ★ Special Feature: The Return of "Walking ChatGPT" For those who've joined our previous London Walk Series events, you'll be pleased to know that Toby, affectionately known as "Walking ChatGPT", will once again be sharing fascinating insights, local history, hidden stories and quirky facts throughout the walk. **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **15kM** route Ascent: c.**76 metres** Estimated Duration (approx): **4 hours walking** Difficulty: \**[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)* **PROGRAMME** Meeting Point: Canary Wharf Jubilee Station at 11:00. Ending: Big Penny Social (Blackhorse Road Victoria Line) 17:00-18:00ish **COST** The cost is **£12 per person** for hike only. Once you’ve RSVP’d, check the private comments section of this Meetup event for the invitation link to join the WhatsApp group. This is where we’ll share updates, and answer questions (particularly if I’m temporarily unavailable). I’ll share my live location on the day, return train times, and group photos after the event. **HIKE INCLUDES** * Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leader who is Lowland leader qualified, Wilderness First Aid qualified, Summer Mountain Leader trained. * PayPal fees **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Water [2L recommended] * Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino * Camera & Phone **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [[info@aaalondongroup.com](mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com)]([mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com](http://mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com/)) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous 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 Hiking Terms and Conditions. [Original image on Wikimedia Commons⁠⁠](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Walthamstow_Reservoirs_from_the_north.jpg) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Russss](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Russss) [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [Trip Adviser](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/) © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted