FREE Outdoor Trips From London

Higher than Box Hill. The tallest waterfall in the Surrey Hills. The only place where you can climb 1000ft above sea level. Unrivalled views in all directions. Leith Hill is the King👑

Leith Hill is 294 metres asl and the highest point on this planet close to London. Get close to the Sun. Maximum altitude & minimum cost: the return train fare from Victoria with a network card or GroupSave is only £8.10.

Outward Travel: Take the train departing 9:41 AM from London Victoria to Box Hill & Westhumble. Beforehand from 9.15 AM the organizer will be easy to spot next to the WH Smith in the centre of the station, wearing a bright yellow shirt or coat. Buy an off peak day return to DORKING - £8.10 with a Network card or Groupsave.

Walk start: 10:40 AM from Box Hill & Westhumble rail station.
Bring a packed lunch. Snacks available at the summit. Pub stop for drinks only. The walk ends at Dorking where there are regular trains back to London.

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:
  https://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.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://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.

FREE River Wey and Downs Links Walk, Surrey

Guildford to St Martha’s church back to Guildford - 14 miles circular walk - Moderate: Starting from Guildford station we will walk along the River Wye, into woodland and sandy paths before reaching St Martha’s Church for lunch. St Martha’s Church is one of the highest church with a panoramic views of the Surrey Hills. This walk has many good high viewpoints. There will be a 30 minute lunch break at around 1:30pm (location will have toilets). Finish at a pub along the river.

Quick Facts

• Walking Distance: approx. 14 miles.
• Walk Duration: Walking time of 4.5-5.0 hours with a few steep hills to walk up. With breaks will be probably be back at the station for 4:30pm at the earliest. Welcome to join us at the pub along the river after the walk.
• Terrain & Difficulty: starting with river tow paths then woodland. Walking at an average pace with 2 steep hills. -

Walk organizer: Michael W.

Travel Options & Meeting Point
Meeting at Guildford station (GLD) for 10:20am at Costa Coffee, trains will leave from London Waterloo.

Please catch the 09:30 from London Waterloo (WAT) to arrive at Guildford (GLD) for 10:10. Meet at Waterloo early and get a GroupSaver ticket for 3 to 9 members. The walk is circular so will be returning back to Guildford station (GLD) after the walk The Organiser Michael W will not be travelling with the group as he will be travelling via car to Guildford.

The first part of the walk will be along river tow paths:
This walk is not suitable for beginners as there are two steep hills to walk up. You must be able to walk at a minimum pace of 2.5 mph and only rest after 2 hours of walking.

What to bring
Hiking boots strongly advised as there are 2 steep climbs and sections of the paths can be very muddy.

• Walking poles, if you have but not essential
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized during the walk.
• Plenty of water

No dogs allowed on any of my events, no matter how well behaved.

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:
  https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
• Please answer the RSVP question; Guests with missing or incorrect answers will be removed from the list!

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

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.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular.

Any questions, feel free to ask below or send a private message!

William Martin Conway was born on 12 April 1856 in Rochester. In 1892 on Baltoro Kangri he reached a height of 22,322 ft / 6,804 m, when no one had ever been higher.

So on his birthday walking from Rochester, Holly Hill in the North Downs while not quite as high does attain 645 ft / 196 m. And along the way we'll pass through Ranscombe Farm nature reserve owned by the flower charity Plantlife. Will there be bluebells yet?

Further along the way lies the village stop at Halling, where in 1077 AD Bishop Gundulf built himself a palace. His workplace was Rochester cathedral, which counts among its occupants Paulinus, sent by Rome in 601 AD to persuade this island's inhabitants to fall in line with the rest of Europe. After 26 years of effort, Paulinus had some success this day in 627.

Which reminds this piece of Rochester is unvisited, so the walk includes an optional chance to look inside. There is also a crypt cafe for refreshments. Or travel a little more leisurely in the morning and meet us after (details below)

TRAVEL ALTERNATIVES:
1. To see the cathedral or Rochester take the 09.40 from London Victoria arrives at ROCHESTER at 10.19.
2. Or catch the 10.10 from Victoria arrives at ROCHESTER at 10.53 with 10 mins walk to the cathedral
Buy an Off peak day return to ROCHESTER which is £14.50 with a Network card or Groupsave ticket.

WALK DETAILS:
10.20 AM from Rochester rail station. Or 11 AM from outside Rochester Cathedral (west door)
The walk ends at SOLE STREET rail station.
Afternoon village stop. Summit stops. Bring a packed lunch.

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:
  https://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.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://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 and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. 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.
We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.