UCL Hiking is excited to announce a festive celebration of the volunteers who make our hikes possible: the Walk Leader Christmas Party! 🎄
We will be coming together to enjoy the festive buffet at The Crown & Anchor pub in Seven Dials, which includes vegetarian and vegan options.
The price of your ticket includes your entire meal, dessert and a Christmas cracker 🎅 The pub has informed us
Hello Hikers! We will be doing the Oxford Circular walk to fundraise for Cancer Research UK, an independent charity dedicated to save lives through innovation, information and influence. The tickets for this event will be available to everyone, including non-members so grab your friends for some great views!
📐 DISTANCE: 17.69km
👣 TERRAIN: Rough unsurfaced paths that may become muddy!
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The Canterbury Circular takes you through charming Kent countryside, passing ancient villages, historic churches, and cosy pubs before looping back into the heart of Canterbury. After the hike, you’ll get to soak up the festive atmosphere at the Canterbury Christmas Markets — the perfect way to end a winter walk! 🎄🚶♀️🍷
📐 DISTANCE: 22.56km
👣 TERRAIN: Rough unsurfaced paths
Your walk leaders have chosen this classic Box Hill Circular, a stunning route that combines two distinct sections: the famous steep climbs and ridge views of Box Hill, followed by peaceful woodland trails around Mickleham. Expect a mix of iconic viewpoints, rolling hills, and quiet forest paths that make this one of Surrey’s most beloved hikes. 🌄🌿
📐 DISTANCE: 14.75km
👣 TERRAIN: Rough
This route takes you from Wimbledon through peaceful woodland and lakeside paths before opening out into the wide grasslands and rolling scenery of Richmond Park. It’s a varied, calming walk that blends forest trails, gentle climbs, and sweeping parkland views, making it feel surprisingly rural despite being in southwest London. 🌿🚶♂️✨
📐 DISTANCE: 13.52km
👣 TERRAIN: Rough