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Norfolk Coast Walking Break – Dunes, Salt Marsh & Seals

**Norfolk Coast Walking Break – Dunes, Salt Marsh & Seals** Join **Large Outdoors** for a sociable three-night walking break along the North Norfolk coast, based in the coastal village of Brancaster Staithe. This fully guided trip is all about steady coastal walking, time by the sea, and relaxed evenings with a friendly group. Over the weekend, you’ll explore sections of the Norfolk Coast Path and surrounding trails, with wide-open landscapes, wildlife, and plenty of time to enjoy the slower pace of this part of the country. ### **What to Expect:** 🚶 **Guided Walks** – Three days of leisurely, fully guided walking along coastal paths, marshes and sandy shoreline, with routes adapted to the group and conditions. 🌿 **Scenic Highlights** – Salt marshes, sand dunes, flint-built villages, and the chance to spot birdlife and seals along the coast. 🛌 **Accommodation Type** – National Trust bunkhouse in Brancaster Staithe, with shared rooms and sea views across the harbour. ☕ **Relaxed & Sociable Atmosphere** – Evenings spent together with home-cooked meals, time to unwind, and a welcoming group feel throughout. 📍 **Location:** Brancaster Staithe, North Norfolk Coast 🔗 **Full details & booking:** [https://www.largeoutdoors.com/norfolk-coast-walking-weekend](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/norfolk-coast-walking-weekend?utm_source=chatgpt.com) A great option if you’re looking for relaxed coastal walking, big skies, and a friendly group to spend a long weekend with.

2v2 Beach Volleyball in Hyde Park - intermediate & advanced only

**2v2 mixed beach court games for intermediate and advanced players! Bring a friend or simply come and enjoy the sun.** **How to sign up:** **- Join the telegram groupchat and sign up on the pinned message for 2v2** **(this is the real attendance list)** [https://t.me/volleyballbynat](https://t.me/volleyballbynat) **- Sorry no beginners allowed!** **- If you want to help you can take the nets back to the storage or bring them to the park next time from Baker street.** **- Pick your own rubbish.** **- Good vibes only ☀️** **- You can record as you like 📸**

Secret Beach (14 miles)

Can't say where the beach is - it's a secret. The beach might not be quite at Bondi levels - if it were it wouldn't be a secret. A chance to see the sea without bank holiday crowds. Travel Details: Take the train departing 9.33 AM from London Liverpool Street to SOUTHMINSTER. Please note it is necessary to change trains at WICKFORD for the train to Southminster. Buy a super off peak day return with Network Card discount or Groupsave it's £15.95 At 9.15 AM the organiser will be easy to spot near the ticket office, wearing a bright red shirt. Walk start: 10.50 AM from Southminster rail station. Circular walk. Bring a packed lunch. Pub / village stop. *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/ *What to bring* * Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended * Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk * Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case * Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy * Spare socks * Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-) * Yourself... * ...and your camera! * Cash for train ticket * Cash for pub at the end of the walk? 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. 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 - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. 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. As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

LATIN KRAZY SALSA AND BACHATA LESSONS DOWNSTAIRS @ SWAY BAR + PARTY ,

WELCOME TO LATIN KRAZY Dance class MEETUP GROUP NOW DOWNSTAIRS AT SWAY BAR GREAT HAPPY HOURS 4PM - 8PM WITH UP TO 50% OFF DRINKS SALSA , AND BACHATA CLASSES 7.30pm – 8.30pm Salsa = Beginners 1/ Improver 1 and for Intermediate (Main Room) Bachata = Beginner / Improver (2nd Room) 8.30pm – 9.30pm Salsa = Beginners 2 / Improver 2 /Advanced Cali Cross( Main Room) Bachata = Beginner /Intermediate ( 2nd room ) Come and buy your ticket on the night, no need for a partner, no need to have danced before. MEETUP MEMBERS £7.00 1 HOUR / £10.00 x 2 HOURS others £8 for 1 hour or £12.00 for the 2 hours, £7.00 / £10.00 students and NHS workers ( must show I.D) CLUB NIGHT INCLUDED ! (6.00pm -7.30pm Private Salsa Dance Classes Available, Corporate and private classes available at this time , for single persons, couples and groups , just call for an estimate and to book. Dining packages also available.. KARIN ; 07801305059) Happy Hour 5pm -8pm with Half Price Drinks . Free Entry before 9pm £5.00 after open until 3.am OVER 18'2 ONLY PLEASE BRING ID DRESS CODE , SMART CASUAL, NO SPORTS WEAR, BASEBALL CAPS ! Club night to follow, hosted by MISS LATIN K and TOP UK DJ KEVIN GATO AND DJ MAURO EL - CANGRI playing all the best in Salsa , Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Chichoky and More It's a party night every week.. Latin Krazy the hottest night in the UK. more info http://www.latinkrazy.com

Litter Pick - Catford - *Waterlink Way (SE London)

//// ROUTE UPDATE //// We'll only be able to walk part of the route because of ongoing maintenance work on Waterlink Way. So it'll be a much shorter walk; however, the area is quite littered so it'll take us some time to clean it up. We're still meeting at Halfords in Catford. We just won't finish in Sydenham but remain in Catford. *** *** Join the Eco Around Community for a litter-pick walk from Catford to Sydenham along the Waterlink Way, facilitated by Biljana. Waterlink Way connects several parks and green spaces in Lewisham borough, following the Pool and Raversbourne rivers. It stretches 8 miles from South Northwood Country Park to the Cutty Sark ship in Greenwich. Considered one of South London’s hidden gems, it not only provides an enjoyable route to walkers and cyclists, but it also improves habitats for aquatic wildlife. While maintained by Lewisham Council, contributing to the Waterlink Way’s extra clear-up would be much appreciated. **When:** Saturday, 29 Aug, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm **Where:** We’ll start from Halfords in Catford and follow the Pool River along the Waterlink Way, finishing at B&Q in Sydenham. Use the What3Words navigation below to see the exact meeting points. Start: what3words: [///dash.liver.flip](https://w3w.co/dash.liver.flip) Finish: what3words: [///note.news.short](https://w3w.co/note.news.short) We are planning to have some optional drinks/food afterwards. **How to dress and what to bring:** Appropriate footwear, no open-toed shoes and we recommend some waterproofs (just in case). We have some gloves, bin bags and litter pickers but feel free to bring your own and a refillable water bottle in case you get thirsty. Hand Sanitiser is also useful. **Updates:** Unless there is a heavy rain forecast, we will stick to our plans. Please check the event for updates. **Photo Consent:** We plan to take general pictures and a group picture to document the activity and help us promote future online events. If you wish not to be in the pictures, let us know.

COULD YOU TRACE YOUR FAMILY'S JOURNEY FROM THE CARIBBEAN TO BRITAIN?

Fishbourne, Beautiful Bosham Bay: Boat & Brilliant White Sands West Wittering

**DESCRIPTION** We begin in charming Fishbourne and Beautiful Bosham Bay, known as being like a European Riviera, before taking a scenic boat ride across Chichester Harbour, arriving at the stunning white sands of West Wittering in time for the food stalls. Expect coastal views, sea air, open skies and time to relax, swim or explore the shoreline. A refreshing mix of harbour charm and beach bliss. If you'd like to book accommodation the night before this hike with the group, you can book with our group here: [www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/315958616/](www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/315958616/) The hike the day before is here if you would like to book too, doing both and staying overnight. [https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/313493274/](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/313493274/) **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **15km** Ascent: c. **mainly flat** Estimated Duration (approx): **4 hours walking** Difficulty: **[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)** **PROGRAMME** 10:40 \| Meeting Point: Fishbourne station 11:50 \| Walk through Bosham village\, use toilets\, grab a coffee or an ice cream\. 12:40 \| We will wait for ferry\, this is good opportunity to eat packed lunch by the water if we have to wait\, if we don’t we’ll eat the other end\! 14:45 \| Arrive at West Wittering seaside\, the food stalls often close at 15:00\, so worth getting here before then\! 16:30 \| Leave Beach 17:00 \| Departure from West Wittering bus station on bus back to Chichester Station\. 17:39 \| train from Chichester arriving in Victoria at 19:15 Please note, exact timings to work out on the day, trains are every 30 minutes and so we can adapt or split up as necessary. **Pricing Info:** * £20 per person – includes hike, boat and bus travel back to Chichester station. It doesn’t include train tickets from and to Victoria on this day, and so you will need to arrange either 1) A return to Fishbourne for the day (via Chichester) 2)If you stayed overnight, just a one way back from Chichester to London. **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 * Packed lunch and snacks **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](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. They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes [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

The waterways of La Rochelle & Ile de Re

Pret a Marcher in this most wonderful area on the Bay of Biscay in South West France ? Some truly spectacular walks and some amazing sightseeing too ! Plus swimming ! Lets go with the flow ! We shall be staying in charming historic La Rochelle so renowned for its fishing in the past. Please book a hotel in the coming months for 4 nights - Saturday to Wednesday - and then leave a comment to that effect on the event page. You could choose to arrive a day or two early or extend your stay beyond Wednesday. Deadline to book your hotel is 31st December. Suggested Easyjet return flights to La Rochelle from London Gatwick - Saturday 9.10am Wednesday 11.25am Flights with Ryanair are possible too. We shall be taking local buses, ferries and trains throughout the trip but may need to take the odd taxi also. Likely walks : Saturday Coastal walk Le Bas Pampin circular - 5 / 6 miles Meet train station 4.15pm Bus no 3 at 4.38pm then bus no 10 from Porte Dorphine Uber / taxi back or wait for buses at around 7.15pm Sunday Coastal beach walk Chatelaillon to top of Plage du Roux - 6/7 miles or we may decide to finish the walk in La Rochelle itself Meet train station noon Train ticket : single to Chatelaillon - Plage at 12.36pm Travel back by bus Monday Ile de Re coastal walk - 10/11 miles Ars-en-Re / Plage du Martray/ St Martin / La Flotte Meet train station 9.40am We shall go to the bus stop at 9.50am EXACTLY Travel by 150 bus at 10.30am to Ars-en-Re Bring your swimming costume ! Tuesday Waterways of Marans - 8/9 miles Meet train station at 9.40am We shall go to the bus stop at 9.50am EXACTLY Bus 540 to Marans at 10.30am Bus L17 back at 6.01pm Meetup fee £40 payable in advance by bank transfer ( season ticket holders : £30 Deadline to pay : Sunday 9th Augus You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activit Walking and hiking in the Great Outdoors presents certain low level risks and by rsvping to this trip you agree to undertake such risk You must stay with the group at all times during the walk as it puts too much pressure on the group if people wander of We shall be dining at local cafes and dinners but there shall be no group dinners If you make arrangements with others for restaurants or taxis you should honour i Only post photos of others with their consen My no 07714250849

Thorney Island to Bosham Village: Coastal Trails, Waterside Charm & Hidden Gem

**DESCRIPTION** Join us for a scenic coastal trek from Thorney Island to the charming harbour village of Bosham reminiscent of a tranquil European Riviera escape. We’ll follow peaceful shoreline paths, open estuary views and quiet countryside trails and cafes. Expect big skies, sea air, wide horizons and a rewarding finish in picturesque Bosham, perfect for a well-earned drink or ice cream by the water. If you'd like to stay overnight with the group, please book via this link: [www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/315958616/](www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/315958616/) If you’d like to do the Monday bank holiday hike too, please book here: [https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/314846123/](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/314846123/) **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **22kM** Ascent: c.**mainly flat** Estimated Duration (approx): **5-6 hours walking** Difficulty: **[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)** **PROGRAMME** Meeting Point: Meeting Point: **[London Victoria Station](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/meeting-places/)** (see pic in link) in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are. * 08:00 \| Meet at the assembly point\. * 08:15 \| Walk to the train\. * 08:30 \| Train departs\. * 10:35 \| Arrive at Emsworth Station\. * 13:30 \| Lunch at The Hut café at Emsworth Marina\. * 16:30 \| Arrive in Bosham\, a picturesque harbourside village reminiscent of a tranquil European Riviera\. There’ll be time to explore\, relax by the harbour\, or enjoy an early dinner together at The Anchor Bleu\. * 18:05 \| I’ll walk those returning to London to Bosham Station\. Anyone staying overnight is welcome to remain in Bosham village while I do this\. I’ll then return\, and we’ll head to our accommodation in Fishbourne after sunset\, either on foot or by Uber\. Or we can all go together to our accommodation in Fishbourne\. * 18:47 \| Train departs Bosham for London Victoria \(arriving approximately 21:00\)\. Return trains I’ll be staying overnight in Fishbourne, so I’ll hand out the return train tickets before the journey home. I’ll also post the return itinerary and any required changes in the WhatsApp group. Trains to London Victoria run approximately every hour, so if needed you can return earlier or later, or split into smaller groups. **Pricing Info:** * For the day hike travel package £32 per person – includes hike + train travel return to Victoria. If staying overnight the price is still the same for one way travel on this day. Book by 11:59 PM on Tuesday before the event to guarantee your spot at this discounted price - after this time there might or might not be limited discounted tickets left upon checking event. * Want to join for the hike only? Message me privately on Meetup to pay £12 with a link and then you can meet us either Victoria or the Emsworth station for 10:35 hike start. * If buying hike only ticket, I’d recommend getting an off peak day return to Emsworth for the day currently £26.70 with railcard and means you can travel back anytime that day, or if staying overnight you can get two single one tickets which currently comes to about the same price. **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 * Picnic lunch and snacks **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](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. They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes [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

WALK: Sussex beautiful Rye, 🏖️ beach & jazz festival 🐠🌸

🌞 BANK HOLIDAY ESCAPE — RYE, CAMBER SANDS & JAZZ! 🎷🏖️ Join us for a wonderful Bank Holiday day out to beautiful Rye in East Sussex — one of England’s most picturesque and historic towns. Perched on a hill above the surrounding countryside, Rye is full of character: medieval buildings, secret passageways, cobbled lanes, ancient inns and wonderful views. We’ll have time to explore before setting off on our walk towards the coast. And there’s an extra treat! 🎷✨ Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival is taking place over the Bank Holiday, so we’ll allow time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy some of the free live performances taking place around town. 🎶😊 ⭐ HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY ⭐ ⭐ Explore historic Rye and its beautiful cobbled streets ⭐ Walk along famous Mermaid Street — one of England’s most photographed streets 📸 ⭐ Visit Rye Museum — FREE entry ⭐ Guided information and stories about this fascinating medieval town ⭐ Enjoy the atmosphere of the Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival 🎷🎶 ⭐ Follow the route of the old Rye & Camber Tramway ⭐ Walk through the countryside and alongside the golf course ⭐ Arrive at the gorgeous Camber Sands 🏖️ — famous for its huge sandy beach and dunes ⭐ Time for a picnic on the beach — weather permitting! 🧺 ⭐ Approximately 6 miles circular walk 🎷 RYE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL The festival brings Rye alive over the Bank Holiday with musicians and performances around the town. We’ll take some time out from our day to enjoy any free performances and soak up the festival atmosphere. 💷 Organiser fee: £10 contactless 🚆 MEETING & TRAVEL Meet at St Pancras International, Platforms 11–13 ( South Eastern platforms up escalators) at 9am , ready for the 9.40 train. Arrival into Rye at 10.46. Rye day return. Group saver can be bought at the platform but there is only one person selling tickets with a portable machine so takes a bit longer. Also there are ticket machines.) ( OR MEET outside Rye station at 10.45am) WHAT TO BRING Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a sun hat, comfortable walking shoes and something for your picnic. And, of course… a Frisbee! 😉🥏 🎷🌞 History, beautiful countryside, live jazz and blues, a lovely walk and a sandy beach — a fabulous Bank Holiday escape from London! ☎️ Telephone: [07816 866300](tel:07816%20866300)

Cleansed - Theatre Director Rebecca Frecknall

Summer classic - Dover to Deal - stunning coast, sea swims & food festival

**WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **17km (10.6miles)** Ascent: c. **378m** Estimated Duration (approx): **4-5 hours walking (4km/hr)** Difficulty: Easy Group size: 20 hikers **HIGHLIGHT** * White cliffs of Dover * South Foreland Lighthouse * St Margarets Bay for a lunchtime sea swim (optional) & ice cream. * The Coastguard pub at St Margarets Bay, Britains closest pub to France! * Possible sea swim in Walmer and Deal depending on the tide (optional) * Pubs in Deal right on the pretty coastline * Architecturally stunning Deal pier with great views jutting out into the ocean * Optional guided historic walk around Deal, once a major port hosting 1000 sailing ships at one time. * Join in the bank holiday Deal Food and Drink Festival (ends 7pm) **DESCRIPTION** A beautiful walk along one of the finest coastal walks in England - with fine views over to France on a clear day and a close up amble along the White Cliffs of Dover on our way to Deal. Deal was a 13th century port of great an importance, recognised Henry VIII and culminating him building Walmer Castle to protect against foreign attack. The coastline is full of history, especially from Kingsdown to Deal which is known as the invasion coast with many overseas conquistadors – Julius Caesar, Lord Nelson, James Cook, Napoleons who all had their sights on invading England’s south eastern pastures, to First World War bombers and Hitlers planned landings in 1940 in the 20th century. This is an easy walk, with lots of attractions along the way – stunning views, sea swims, coffee and cake, historic stories on our travels, nautical pubs, historic smuggler dens and ending in the beautifully preserved Georgian town of Deal which is hosting their annual Food and Drink festival. *ps. My walks make time to enjoy the views, take in local history, and look at interesting buildings along the way.* **PROGRAMME** You can choose to **meet at London St Pancreas or the Hike Starting Point**. The applicable time and meeting points are detailed below. **MEETING POINT:** We will assemble outside Starbucks in London St Pancreas Train Station (same terminal as the Eurostar) **LONDON STATION MEETING DETAILS** **Assembly Time:** 08.20 - for those looking to come in on the Group Save 08.40 - for people who have their own tickets as we move to the train 09.07 - train departs 10.14 - train arrives **HIKE START POINT** Leave at: **10.25** Meetup Point: **Dover Priory Train Station** \- outside the front **RETURN** It is impossible to promise a specified finish train and time, but we aim to return to London on the **18.28 (arrival 19.54)**. There is an earlier train at 17.27. I estimate we will get to Deal for 4.30pm. **HIKE COST** The cost for the hike is £12 per person. **TRAIN INFORMATION** For those buying their own tickets, please get a **return to DEAL from St Pancreas International.** **GROUP SAVE** Group save train fare is **£28.70 -** if you want to join, please message me. Alternatively, you can buy a Network Railcards for £35/ year for similar off peak savings. www.network-railcard.co.uk. **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[)](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 than 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 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 London Group Terms and Conditions. © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted