Outdoor activities groups near Bath, A4

Welcome to the All Saints Badminton Club! Whether you're a returning player or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect group for anyone who loves to play badminton and stay active. We play doubles every Tuesday evening and are looking for new players to join. We are an open and welcoming club that generally plays to an intermediate standard, so unfortunately cannot accept beginners. Join us for a great workout, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy the fast-paced, exciting world of racquet sports with the All Saints Badminton Club!

**Welcome to Large Outdoors!** We’re absolutely delighted that you’ve chosen to step into a world of new friendships and unforgettable adventures with **Large Outdoors**. Whether you’re seeking **[walking weekends](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/weekend-adventures)**, **[adventure holidays](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/walking-adventure-holidays)**, or sociable **day walks**, we’ve got something for everyone who loves the outdoors. At **Large Outdoors**, we pride ourselves on making your experiences fun, safe, and convenient. All our trips are led by professional, paid guides, ensuring you’re in expert hands every step of the way. We take care of all the logistics, so you can focus on enjoying the stunning scenery and making new friends. There’s no need for a membership—simply explore our range of adventure trips and choose the ones that appeal to you most. Whether you’re interested in **[wild swimming](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/wild-swimming)** in Scotland, walking holidays at iconic spots like the **Giant’s Causeway** and the **[Scottish Islands](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/scotland)**, or just a sociable day walk, there’s an adventure waiting for you. ### Important Information While we use our 14 **Meetup groups** to share trips and promote upcoming adventures, all bookings must be made through our website at [www.largeoutdoors.com](http://www.largeoutdoors.com). You’ll also find more trips, additional dates, and the latest news on our website, so be sure to check it out! Please note, we **do not use the RSVP function** on Meetup for bookings, so the platform may show no attendees, even if the trip is fully booked. Looking to connect with others before your trip? Join our **[Friends of Large Outdoors Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/largeoutdoors)**, where you can arrange car shares or meet fellow adventurers ahead of time. ### Get in Touch If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us: * **Web:** [www.largeoutdoors.com](http://www.largeoutdoors.com) * **Email:** [hello@largeoutdoors.com](mailto:hello@largeoutdoors.com) * **Phone:** 01653 740 400 We can’t wait to welcome you to your first **Large Outdoors** adventure—it’s the start of what we hope will be many memorable experiences!

The [Gay Outdoor Club](https://www.goc.org.uk/) operates throughout Great Britain, and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for everyone in the LGBTQI+ community. Our 1,800+ members enjoy [over 500 events each year](https://www.goc.org.uk/events/). Activities include walking, cycling, swimming, skiing and mountaineering, boating and camping, weekend and overseas trips, arts & culture, history & heritage and social events. GOC is a members club and a charity – no one is paid for their role in it, and no-one makes a profit from it. The club consists of [about 40 local & specialist groups](https://www.goc.org.uk/groups/). Members can join as many of these groups as they wish, and have access to all events of all groups around the country. [Membership ](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/)costs just £17 per year, following a 4-month free trial. We use this meetup group to welcome newcomers at monthly online social events, and at just a few of the many events organised by our different groups around the country - to enable you to meet GOC and some of our members, and to encourage you to join as a member yourself. As a newcomer you are welcome to attend\* up to three welcome events free via the meetup group. After that you are invited to join as a member via [our website](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/), where you can join any of our groups and book any of all their events. Alternatively, start your trial membership now via [our website](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/), and you are welcome to join all of our groups and events for free right away for 4 months! What are you waiting for? See you outdoors, or perhaps online first... -- **\*If you RSVP "yes" and then cannot attend after all**, please remember to change your RSVP to "no". Each "yes" will count toward your three welcome events.

=====> Do you live in Bristol and looking to meet new friends?? Then this group is for you!! 🥳 Activities including : Eating & Drinking, Cinema, Quiz Nights, Pubs & Clubs, Coffee Mornings, Various Sporting Activities, Arts and Crafts ,plus much more. There are no Fee's for this group, free drinks for the Hosts and Organiser are optional.

As an introvert I can find it difficult to meet new people but I also crave making the most of life and doing all kinds of activities, while hoping I'll build good connections along the way. Unfortunately my friends are useless for this stuff so I've made this group for likeminded people who want to get out there and experience anything from food to sporting events, to water sports activities and more.

Some examples include:
- Eating out
- Surfing / Kayaking
- Rock Climbing / Bouldering
- Track Days / Go Karting
- Theme Parks / Safaris
- UK Exploration / Holidays Abroad
- Assault Courses / Shooting Experiences
- Waterparks & anything water related!

As you can see many of the activities will incur a cost and some of them will be quite expensive whereas others will be cheap or free.

Finally let's have some fun and hope to meet many new faces :)

To bring together outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hill and mountain walkers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers and surfers.

We are BACKABUSH XPLORERS, much copied but still the original and best hiking and outdoor activity Meetup group!!! **Who are we and how did it all begin?** Backabush Xplorers is Britain's longest established hiking and outdoor adventure Meetup group.  Our group was originally created back in 2002 (actually before we were on Meetup) by a multinational group of friends who loved hiking and wanted to get more out of our weekends and holidays. We wanted to share our heartfelt passion for the great outdoors and enthusiasm with others. For some years Backabush was an informal, unincorporated association managed by the founders for the benefit of its members. Our group grew rapidly in those early years and in 2008, following legal advice we decided it would be wise and prudent to become a registered company to protect our organisers and our members. Following this review and the formation of the limited company, our members can now pursue their legitimate activities and aims with complete peace of mind. **Why do we do it?** We love the outdoors! The primary motivation is fun (not profit) which means that our trips offer exceptional value for money. We continue as a group with the same ethos of organising events and trips for the benefit of our members. This is what we love and we are passionate about what we do. We will always endeavour to be budget conscious and price our activities only to cover necessary expenses. **What do we do?** Over the years we have hiked and explored the National Parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty in Britain and abroad. It may all have started years ago with a few hiking friends gathering for a weekend in a scruffy camping barn somewhere rural and pretty but it has developed a lot from there. Backabush has been hiking and enjoying outdoor adventure for well over a decade now and over this time we have organised literally hundreds of hiking trips throughout Great Britain. We have enjoyed visits to the Lake District, Snowdonia, Scotland, the Brecon Beacons, the Pembrokeshire Coast, Cornwall, the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, the Lincolnshire Wolds, the Cambrian mountains, the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean, the North York Moors, the New Forest, the South Downs, the Malvern Hills, the Shropshire Hills, the South Downs, the Cotswolds, the Chiltern Hills, the Jurassic Coast, the Gower Peninsula, the Pennines, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, Glen Coe, the Isle of Arran, Glen Shiel, Torridon etc, etc, etc. National trails and long distance paths in Britain are another favourite of ours and to date we have completed the full length of Hadrian's Wall Path, the West Highland Way, the Cumbria Way, the Herriot Way and Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Although we have yet to complete the full length of many we have also enjoyed hiking sections of the Cotswold Way, Pennine Way, Offa's Dyke Path, Limestone Way, Allerdale Ramble, South West Coast Path, Great Glen Way, Monsal Trail, South Downs Way, Ridgeway, Thames Path and many, many others. We were also trailblazers when it came to offering exciting outdoor adventures overseas. Back in 2009 we organised our very first foreign trip when we headed down into Africa to climb Mt Toubkal, the highest summit in Morocco. Next we trekked in Nepal, climbing over a 5000+ metre pass linking the Langtang and Helambu valleys. Since these early treks we went on to organise things like via ferrata holidays in the Italian Dolomites, or hiking trips to the French Alps and Jura mountains. We also love 'hut to hut' trekking and have so far completed every step of the Tour du Mt Blanc, summited Monte Perdido in the Ordessa National Park and trekked for days in the French Pyrenees to reach the awe inspiring Cirque de Gavarnie. More recently we even organised trips to Slovakia to seek out winter snowshoeing in the High Tatras and gorge scrambling in the Paradise National Park. There are many other adventures we could mention. No other Meetup group offers adventure like this! **How do the logistics work?** We know our members are busy people so we do our best to provide a complete package for you. Backabush will research the locations, the hikes, book the accommodation and make a plan for all the meals. If you do not own a car we will help you to find transport or a lift share. You just need to communicate with the organiser who will help to co-ordinate things with you. With a little co-operation from our members it all works very well and allows us to keep offering new locations and new hikes, year after year. Although we might return to some amazing National Parks quite regularly we always endeavour to find new venues and plan entirely new hikes. If you check out our past events you will see that we offer unrivalled variety in the locations we visit. **What are the hikes like?** On every Backabush trip we try to provide a choice of hikes each day. Obviously we will choose the from most beautiful and best loved hikes in any given area. These hikes tend to be of various length, duration and difficulty. The idea is that each person can choose the hike that best suits their fitness, experience and interests. It is true that Backabush has a reputation within the Meetup community for offering longer and more challenging hikes but we always also offer more moderate options for those seeking a more relaxed day outdoors. Generally speaking we would say that anyone who can hike for 10 miles in hilly terrain should be fine on our trips. If you have any concerns please don't hesitate to contact us to ask questions. **What about safety?** Safety is always our number one priority. Although we can never make the outdoor environment entirely safe there are many steps that can be taken to minimise risk. Our team of outdoor activity leaders have many, many years of leadership experience and have received extensive outdoor training. Between all of our leaders we have years of military experience, ambulance work or mountain guiding. Our principal leadership team are Mountain Leader trained at Plas-y-Brenin (the National Mountain Sports Centre) in North Wales and Winter Skills trained at Glenmore Lodge in Scotland. We regularly update our first aid qualifications and carry the required emergency aid equipment for wilderness situations. Some of us have taught or assisted on micro-navigation training courses and all have excellent route finding skills regardless of visibility or weather. Additional our experience extends to high altitude mountaineering in several continents, be it summiting 6000+ metre peaks in the Andes, conquering the highest mountains in Africa or completing month long high altitude treks in the Himalayas. We take our 'duty of care' of very seriously and are trained to deal with outdoor emergencies. Sometimes we hire in specific skills as necessary in the form of fully qualified instructors for things like rock climbing, caving, coasteering, kayaking, horse riding, ghyll scrambling or technical mountaineering. For some foreign trips we will either provide logistical support for safe self guided mountain trekking or hire International Mountain Leaders as deemed necessary.  **Who joins our trips?** Although most people in the group are in their 20s, 30s and 40s age is not an issue to us - a fun loving and adventurous nature is more important. It is not uncommon to have over a dozen different nationalities represented in a single gathering. Our groups of hikers and outdoor adventurers vary in size but on every trip some people will be regulars and some first timers. Its a great way to make new hiking friends and you need not worry about coming alone as you will always be made to feel welcome. What we all have in common is a love of all kinds of outdoor activity including hiking, trekking, hill walking, mountaineering, scrambling, camping, canoeing, canyoning, kayaking, rock climbing, scuba diving, caving, coasteering, mountain biking and just about anything else that offers some outdoor adventure. We hope YOU will join us sometime soon. **Positive vibes!** **The Backabush Crew & Hiking Team** Contact Geoff & Nathan backabushxplorers@yahoo.com nathancapay@googlemail.com

**AAA - Action Adventure Activity** The most established and active international hiking group has been active since 2008 as [AAA Outdoor & Hiking - Adventure Travel](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/) If you don't want to miss out and receive early notification of events then please [sign up for our newsletter.](http://eepurl.com/dj1ykn) We only send updates when we have something useful to share and never more than once a week. **Our aim is simple:** To get outdoors and visit new places, enjoy the beautiful scenery with people who want to have fun and meet new friends. We have a simple philosophy; provide fun and sociable events that incorporate the best an area has to offer with experienced hike leaders. **Who we are?** We were established in 2008 and have run well over 500 events and hosted over 20,000 members. We usually run around 50 events per year ranging from mid-week evening social events, such as treasure hunts and kayaking sessions, to weekend and week-long UK and overseas hiking trips to Europe and beyond. The AAA crew is made up of a lot of outdoor enthusiasts with decades of experience, a number of our principal hike leaders originate from the British Army who all have extensive navigation, mountain and first aid experience. So you'll be in steady hands! Your taste buds will also be very well catered for by our team of chefs, cooks and kitchen helpers. AAA's mix of great food, capable hike leaders, interesting destination and inclusive social aspects has been very popular with our members, so popular that we are proud to recognise that other larger groups have now been replicating both our events and format and menus. **What do we do?** We organise the logistics for our hiking trips so that you don’t have to. We find the locations, book the venues and organise all catering for weekends. We even help coordinate transport and lift shares. If you don't have transport contact the organiser who will help put you in contact with someone who's driving. **How do we do it?** We create appealing trips that are affordable to all. They are affordable because we generally use Youth Hostels and cater for ourselves and everyone helps and contributes towards the weekend. **About our events:** * Our most popular events are weekend hiking trips to locations around the UK. * AAA has some basic principles for ensuring successful events. They are quite simply; * Great Hiking Destinations. If we are not interested in the destination, then we don't host a trip there. * Quality accommodation is suitable for the event. * Only using Experienced Hike Leaders and or qualified instructors for other activities * Comprehensive Destination Research which we always pre-visit before proposing an event. * Control of the finances, we don't use third-party operators on the ground to book transport and accommodation. We control the money, this reduces any risk of ground operators going into liquidation without the Meetup Group having any recourse. * Control of the logistics. If we don't have control of the finances we can't control the logistics. If we have control of the logistics it enables us to adjust the programme if needed. * Social Hub. Socialising is a big part of Meetup, after all, it's in the title! So wherever we are we look to ensure that there is a point where everyone can socialise, whether it be a dining room, local bar or lounge. **Hiking and activity events** Typically we organise two or more weekends per month in all parts of the UK. Trips usually involve a visit to the National Park or an Area of Natural Beauty throughout the UK. Sometimes we organise optional activities that can range from Yoga to cycling. Since 2013 we have included even more climbing & Abseiling, Caving, Canoeing, Scrambling, Kayaking, Surfing and Wine Tasting. But nothing is off-limits so if you have an idea let us know. **Day hikes and outdoor activities** We look to organise everything, so all you need to do is turn up on time and begin a hike. Look for the exact details in day hikes description in the event list. **Overseas trips** We enjoy experiencing new places and we are sure you do, too. So we are always looking to host hiking orientated trips in new overseas locations. We typically organise the accommodation, catering etc as well as plan with detail the hikes in the local areas. Often we will pick you up from the local airport or provide you with details to organise your own transfers to the accommodation. We will even recommend flights and help you coordinate your travel arrangements with others in the group. When we are in the location we help to facilitate additional activities from mountain biking, paragliding, white water rafting to a wine tasting or local sightseeing trips. **Who attends our events?** The majority of our active members range in age between the mid-20s to late 40s, but age is no barrier so long as you are at least young at heart. A large proportion of our members are international, providing an interesting and diverse mix of experiences and cultures. We also have a significant proportion of single members on events, although you certainly don’t need to be single to attend. We have many couples attending our events. If you are nervous about committing to a weekend trip, don't be, almost everyone has turned up at an event before without knowing anyone. We all know what it's like. If you are still concerned try one of our evening or day events, they act as a taster and you are sure to meet like-minded people. We also work hard to ensure that the trips are inclusive for everyone. We usually provide a minimum of two hike leaders on weekends and overseas hikes to ensure we can offer a mix of hikes to meet the group's needs. We rarely have hikes that exceed 28 people (day hikes only with 1 guide) and usually, the hikes are pitched to a group of no more than 10- 16 people of similar fitness and ability on a weekend away. To learn more about day hikes visit this page: **Evening socials** We arrange a host of evening events that usually provide an element of the activity. We believe it's better to get people together and involved in an activity that they can participate in rather than just organising a Meetup in a pub. However, we normally conclude our events with a social drink or two in a pub. **Accomodation** Normally we hire for the exclusive use of a Youth Hostel or similar accommodation, sometimes it can be a hotel or lodge. AAA almost always host breakfast and evening meals as we are very particular about maintaining a reputation for providing quality food on our weekends. We will be there to greet you on arrival and allocate rooms etc. There is always a warm supper on a Friday night followed by some cake. The weekends then take on a well-rehearsed routine that ensures we can maximize the time for hiking. **Food** The food you enjoy has been said by many to be the best they have experienced at any Meetup event. We strive to ensure we provide a cooked breakfast, not just a cold continental buffet, after all, if you are setting off on a day's hike you want a hearty meal. We set everything up in the morning for you to make your own sandwiches with fillings of your own choice. AAA dinner is always very popular with wholesome ingredients including a variety of salads, vegetarian dishes as well a typical main selection followed by a cake for dessert. After supper, we all get to relax and socialise, sometimes with some games, whichever is most fitting. Whilst we all enjoy a pub visit, we include the dinner within the cost, so it's not an extra cost or a car journey (with no alcohol!). **Frequently Asked Questions** Many people ask us questions about our trips, we hope that we cover most of the usual questions in the event description. We also have some answers to the popular question in our **[FAQ section](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions)** **Safety** Our main hike leaders have undertaken the six-day Mountain Leader course (accredited by the MLT) as well as having undertaken the two and three day Wilderness & Outdoor Activity First Aid course. One of our hike leaders even undertook a 6-month military-medical course culminating with practical training in an A&E Hospital and 2 weeks with paramedics. Both of our principal hike leaders have over 20 years of military experience, not just as conscripts. Much of their experience was focused on fieldcraft, navigation and first aid, making them ideal hike leaders. All of our events are run by very experienced hikers, most of our hike leaders have a minimum of Mountain Leader training and an Outdoor Activity First Aid qualification or similar experience/qualifications. It would, however, be unfair to say that this makes the outdoors safe, there is always risks present, but with our experience, training and meticulous planning, we aim to minimise the risk. Generally, our hikes tend to be limited to 20 people when in the hills and 24-28 in lowlands as our training indicate that this is a safe number, it's also important for everyone's enjoyment that the hike is not hindered by big numbers, or a very slow pace as you constantly find yourself waiting and it prevents people getting left behind, as we hear so often occurs in other groups with 40-50 people on a day hike. **What type of activities do we do?** Over the past three years, we have offered a wide range of events. These have included; Hiking & walking (of course), kayaking along the Thames, camping & canoeing, yoga breaks, fitness weekends, potholing, historic sightseeing, overseas trips, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, cycling, trekking, backpacking, adventure weekends, coast walking, long distant walking, caving, countryside conservation, charity volunteering, sea kayaking, treasure hunts, paintball, the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge, abseiling, recreation weekends, gorge walking & canyoning, rafting, navigation courses, culture trips, community trips, tennis, orienteering, coasteering, go-karting, horse riding and paragliding… Unlike some larger groups who claim to have offered these activities, because it's good for their marketing and Meetup listing, we have actually offered all these events. Please, check out our past events. **Where do we visit?** Our usual destinations include the National Parks of the United Kingdom such as: Brecon Beacons, Norfolk Broads, Cairngorms, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, Loch Lomond, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Dark Peaks, Peak District, Pembrokeshire Coast, Snowdonia, South Downs and the Yorkshire Dales. Look at our events page to learn more about future hikes and destinations. We have also organised events with visits to the following areas of natural beauty that have included: Arnside and Silverdale, Chichester Harbour, Chilterns, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs, Dedham Vale, Dorset, East Devon, Isle of Wight, Kent Downs, Lincolnshire Wolds Malvern Hills, Mendip Hills, Nidderdale, Norfolk Broads & Coast, North Devon, North Pennines, Northumberland Coast, North Wessex Downs, Quantock Hills, Shropshire Hills, Solway Coast, South Devon, Suffolk Coast & Heaths, Surrey Hills, Tamar Valley and the beautiful Wye Valley. Many of our hikes have included some of the popular long-distance routes, these have included: Cotswold Way National Trail, Cumbria Coastal Way, Highland Way, East Riding Heritage Way, Grand Union Canal Walk, Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, Herriot Way, Hertfordshire Way, Mendip Ring, North Downs Way National Trail, North-West Coastal Trail, Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, Peak District High-Level Route, Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, Pennine Way National Trail, Snowdonia Round, Solent Way, South Downs Way National Trail, South West Coast Path National Trail, Southern Upland Way, Thames Path National Trail, Wainwrights Way, Wales Coast Path, Wessex Ridgeway Trail, West Highland Way, Westmorland Way, White Peak Way, Wilts and Berks Canal Towpath, Winchcombe Way and Wye Valley Walk. **We have also organised overseas trips to destinations such as:** The Pyrenees, the Dolomites, Austria, Slovakia, Belgium, Spain, Slovenia, different parts of Croatia, Poland, Madeira, Scotland, France: Corsica, Swiss & French Alps and Russia & Ukraine. We have plans for trips to Ireland, Norway, Kilimanjaro, Andalucía and as the group flourishes we will offer many more, too! **Note 1** The destinations and activities listed are examples of events AAA have organised or part of an AAA event. They are not places and events added here to improve our Meetup search ratings and mislead members. We accept that imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but we don't feel flattered when it misleads others. One of the other larger groups has the almost identical text as ours in places, the most notable error on their part is the inclusion of the West Highland Way, Highland Way and Winchcombe Way which are in countries and locations their group has not visited. We are not even going to comment on the activities listed we will leave you to make up your own minds. Come on guys, you know who you are, let's all be honest about what we do and where we go.

Are you in your 20s, 30s or 40s, travel lover and looking for social gatherings in Bristol? Look no further! Our vibrant community is all about bringing people together to connect, unwind, and explore the best of what our city has to offer. And yes, talk about travel because who does not love to explore the world? Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident looking for fresh new faces to hang out with, our group offers a welcoming space to meet like-minded individuals and make lasting friendships. From lively social activities to hikes & outdoor activities to cinema nights, comedy nights and theatre events, there's always something happening to suit every taste. You can bring a friend to our events or come solo - our events will give you an opportunity to make new friends and potentially even meet your next travel buddy! So come along and let's create some unforgettable memories together! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **COMMUNITY GUIDELINES** Under no circumstances private message any other member without their permission, if there are any incidents of another member who has private messaged you and made you feel uncomfortable please report this to me immediately and I will remove them from the group no questions asked. There will be no second chances for the offending party. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** **Website - [https://www.weroad.co.uk/](https://www.weroad.co.uk/)** **Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroaden](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroaden)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/weroad](https://www.instagram.com/weroad)**

A group for anyone who wants to try their hand at fun activities on the water both local to the Bristol area and surrounding region.   I have a love of the outdoors and being active so I wanted to bring together anyone with an interest in watery based fun, that be surfing, swimming, coastal walks and liquid refreshment (a few drinks in the pub).

This group will also be a source of info on water related sport opportunities and natural phenomena.  All skill levels are welcome and there will be a range of ability based events.  The group will have a chilled social side too for getting together to have drinks/meals and planning.  

Looking forward to having fun and getting out on the water with you!

Who we are Outdooraholics are the UK's largest and most active international outdoors group for hiking, walking, travel, day trips, holidays, and outdoor adventures for 25 to 49ish... (or young at heart) We organise hikes across the UK and Europe. Come and join the adventure and find out why hiking has taken off! Who is this hiking group for Anyone who loves the outdoors and hiking Keen to meet like minded people Explore the UK and Europe What our members saying - our reviews http://www.meetup.com/Outdooraholics/about/comments/?op=all See all of our hiking trips listed by type: UK WEEKEND HIKING TRIPS: https://outdooraholics.co.uk/weekendtriplist.pdf FOREIGN TRIPS & HOLIDAYS: https://outdooraholics.co.uk/foreigntriplist.pdf Who attends our events? We're mainly in our mid 20s to mid 40s, but age is no barrier as long as you are young at heart and over 18. We have a lot of international members - either here on work placements or to live and this brings a superb cultural variety and mix of life experiences to the group and helps to make our trips so interesting and diverse. We get a lot of people who attend their first event on their own and we always go out of our way to make everyone very welcome on our trips. They have proven to be a great way to meet people and make new friends as well as to see this wonderful island Any questions - do drop us an email: info@outdooraholics.co.uk

The Bristol & Gloucestershire 40+ Social Group is a community based social group facilitated by the social networking platform MeetUp. The group's primary aim is to offer opportunities for members to attend social events in and around Bristol/Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. These events are held in public places and commercial establishments open to the public; some events may be held at a private residence at the Event Organiser's discretion; we will also be hosting some online events within the group.   Our philosophy is to have small numbers attending our Meetups - the exact number is left to the Event Organiser's discretion. We find this creates a better environment for people to meet and strike up those all-important friendships. It also prevents people from becoming intimidated by a larger group of people that they do not know. For this reason, events do fill up quickly - so you will need to be on the ball when announcements are made.   This group is for people aged 40+ to socialise and enjoy all that Bristol/Gloucestershire and the surrounding area offer. You don't have to be single to join; couples are welcome too. This group aims to become active and create a social circle of individuals who want to do things together, make new friends, socialise together, and, more importantly, have fun! If that sounds like you, why not come along and join us - we are a friendly bunch of people!   However, we require members to have a clear and identifiable profile photo; no cartoons are allowed.   Bristol & Gloucestershire 40+ Social Group is run by volunteers who are not professional event organisers. Members are responsible for purchasing their tickets for any event, e.g. theatre trips, except where block booking is required, in which case an upfront fee will be requested when you RSVP, for example, Ten Pin Bowling.   To ensure that the group retains its open and approachable ethos, some house rules and courtesies have been created to ensure that all members have a safe and enjoyable experience when attending one of our events. The maximum numbers on events is defined below:- Walks posted on BG40+SG only 20 Meals where tables are booked on BG40+SG only 10 General Conduct   1\. Attending events\.   The group understands that members have busy lives and that things happen that means it is not always possible for a member to attend an event for which they have signed up. All we ask is that people change their RSVP to No on the Bristol & Gloucestershire 40+ Social Group page if they cannot attend. This helps the host to manage the event more effectively and allows members on a waitlist to attend. If members consistently change their RSVP to 'No' within 24 hours of the event start time, at the discretion of the event host you may be added to the waitlist for future events. PLEASE NOTE: *We're all grown-ups, so we expect you to give at least 24 hour notice for cancellations before an event, otherwise you may be considered a no-show. So if an emergency happens, or a sudden life event, then please contact the Event organizer. No shows are grounds for removal from this group.*   2\. Behaviour towards other members\.   As an open and diverse group, it is to be expected that members will have differing opinions on a wide range of matters. While this is an exciting and valued aspect of the group, members must respect the beliefs and values of all other members and refrain from making personal or abusive comments about other members. Any breaches of this behaviour could result in a member being banned from the group.   3\. Behaviour towards Organisers/Hosts\.   Bristol & Gloucestershire 40+ Social Group is run by volunteers who at all times aim to provide an enjoyable and sociable experience for members. The Organisers are not responsible for the quality or content of theatre productions or restaurant meals. These things are out of the group's control. Hosts are always happy to receive constructive feedback from members on an event. Still, negative and personal criticism of the group and its hosts is of minimal benefit and is not like this MeetUp group.   Disclaimer   Bristol & Gloucestershire 40+ Social Group is an open and inclusive social group that welcomes all to become members. As the group meets in a wide variety of locations, the Hosts and Organisers cannot be responsible for the welfare, safety or access needs of any member who chooses to participate in any event organised by this group. While the group will take reasonable steps to offer inclusive and accessible events, ultimately, not all events will be suitable for all members. Every member is responsible for their health, safety, comfort, enjoyment, and welfare and retains responsibility throughout any event.   Would you please read the group's [Outdoor Activity Disclaimer](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ar-CPFZP4cH7k0pC09Z8I2tNAEnN?e=kkTkCQ) and [Walks Grading Information](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ar-CPFZP4cH7k0zwVKNw7k0Jul3C?e=AuQ1CE) for members partaking in outdoor or walking events?   Please also be aware that this disclaimer includes, incorporates and applies, where relevant, the whole of the Meetup term of service agreement which states that members join Meetup and attend all Meetups at their own risk an8d cannot hold Meetup or its Organisers and other members liable for damages.   We look forward to welcoming you to an event soon.   Bristol & Gloucestershire 40+ Social Group

Wiltshire Wanderers are a friendly welcoming walking group that covers Wiltshire and the immediate surrounding counties. We are not a dating group or a singles group, but we have many single people and couples walking with us. We used to be a group tailored for 20s-40s and was affiliated to the Ramblers, but this ceased in December 2016 and now take anyone interesting in walking from 20 to 80! Our walks are generally on a Sunday morning from 10 or 10:30 am and can be from 6 to 15 miles in length. We also do Saturday walks during the summer and shorter evening walks as well during this time of between 4 and 6 miles. We strive to put on 2 walks a month, all over Wiltshire and surrounding counties, and we also sometimes do walks with the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) where the length of walk can go up to 26 or 40 miles in a day. We are not a group for children or disabled (in wheelchair) walkers, though walkers with dogs are welcome, provided they are well behaved and on leads. Please remember to wear good walking clothing such as walking trousers, wet weather clothing is also advisable (water proofs top and bottom, gaiters etc), good stout walking boots with ankle support with or without walking socks, and please also remember to bring plenty of water with you on our walks. Sometimes its advisable to bring an extra pair of shoes and socks to change into after our walks if the walking boots are muddy, for you to enter pubs or your car home. Please do not wear jeans as if they get wet they take ages to dry and are not ideal for walking in. We can offer lifts to members to share on transport costs. Ring the walks organiser before the walk starts. We generally always go to the pub for a drink and sometimes an optional meal after the walk, so if you want to join us, you may want to bring some money. We ask all walkers to contribute to the cost of running this meetup group by means of small donations per walk of up to a £2.  For 8 years David paid out the Meetup fee of approx £200 a year, but in 2020 decided to charge a fee per person per walk. We sometimes ask for an upfront deposit for some walks as well as weekends to prevent timewasters. A standard flat fee applies to all walking lengths. Try running a group if you feel short changed. David has been shortchanged by £1600! Where is the money going to come from? Thin air? There is also a fee of £60 per year which goes to the Ramblers, for affilation and group insurance. We don't make a profit on the fees paid, and have expenses just like any other meetup group. 1) ***That by signing up for this Group, you accept that you take part entirely at your own risk.*** 2) Where as organisers are facilitating activities, he or she will not be held legally or otherwise responsible for any accidents or other mishaps during any walk. Outdoor activities are never without risks. " Those who take part consent to the Risk involved" 3) If you have any doubts about you abilities, the weather conditions or the terrain or the ground, you must discuss it with your Organiser before the start of the Walk. 4) Please advise your fellow Walkers as early as possible if you encounter difficulties during a Walk or if you see another Walker with problems. This group is organised and run by a group of organisers, and no one individual has total control. We have a committee which meets regularly, to decide the direction the group takes.  The organiser name, "Wiltshire & Swindon Organisers" isn't a single person, but a collective of organisers who have access to this account. You might think it odd that no one person is in control, and we are not here to mislead people. It is merely to prevent any one person having a monopoly of control, as well as ensuring that one person doesn't do all the work as is often the case. Also if one organiser wants to move away, dies, leaves the country or whatever, the group is sustainable. 

[WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CX1UefZkVRA0GUtEWBJIkf) Welcome to Kilimanjaro Climb 2025! This self-organising group is for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers who are interested in joining an expedition to summit the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in 2025. Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or a novice looking for a new challenge, this group is for you. Let's come together to share our passion for hiking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors, as we embark on this unforgettable journey to the Roof of Africa. Join us as we prepare for the ultimate trekking adventure of a lifetime!

Hi we will be meeting for chess in and around the Bristol area. We will be meeting in coffee shops, bars, outdoors.

There'll be a nominal charge of £1.00 per meeting. Please bring a chess set if you have one or you may have to wait for a game. I hope to see you soon!

Jim

Tenro is a form of haiku writing performed in a group setting, popular all over Japan. Haiku is a short form type of poetry writing. We will meet at a designated spot to write haiku, inspired by our surroundings. We will begin each session by settling in to our surroundings. Perhaps we'll have some breathing exercises. Then we'll write, edit, and share. Feedback is optional and will follow the I like, I wish, I wonder format. We're open to venue suggestions, either outdoor or indoor, prior to running the first event.