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Discover Project Active Walking Group at Hampstead Heath
What to expect at Project Active Walking Group:
This relaxed loop around Hampstead Heath is a perfect midweek escape, weaving through open heathland, woodland paths, and past the Heath’s iconic ponds- all with fantastic views over wintery London 🌿🏙️. It might be cold, but that crisp January air makes it extra refreshing, and it’s a great excuse to get moving, clear your head, and enjoy being outdoors together without committing to a full-day hike ❄️🚶♀️.
Our weekly classes are open to all UCL staff and students and are designed to be:
- Beginner friendly (no experience is needed)
- Low commitment
- Inclusive and welcoming
- A great place for making new friends
Session Description:
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly and open to all abilities. Short, gentle walks on easy terrain (5–15 km, low elevation). Perfect for first-timers and anyone wanting a relaxed introduction to hiking.
Distance: 7.75km
Train ticket cost: approx. £3.75 (TFL fares) with a 16–25 Railcard (recommended)
Meeting Info: Afternoon departure from Warren Street Underground station (exact details after ticket sign-up)
Activator: Valentino Thomas
⏱️Expected Day Schedule :
- Afternoon departure from Warren Street Underground station (exact details after ticket sign-up).
- Around 8 minutes travelling together to Kentish Town Underground Station. Take the time to get to know others on the tube!
- Around 2-3 hours on the trail🚶including stops for snacks and rest!
- Finish near Hampstead Heath Underground Station station, return to London by late afternoon (~16:30-17:00).
- Optional: local pub/café stop 🍻☕ to relax after the walk - everyone welcome! Grab a cold beer or maybe even a hot chocolate to wind down at the end of the day.
Please note: Our Walk Leaders will guide the group, keeping everyone together and helping with navigation from front to back 👣
- 🗺️ Route Overview and ⌚ GPX Download:
- ❓FAQs and ℹ️ Useful Info:
🎒 WHAT TO BRING:
- Good waterproof shoes/trainers you don’t mind getting muddy
- Raincoat 🌧️ / sunscreen 🌤️ depending on weather
- Some snacks 🍪, 0.5-1L water 💧, and a rucksack/bag 🎒 to carry it all
👥 Group Size & Leaders
- We expect to have around 30 people joining this event, so plenty of opportunity to mix and meet new faces.
- We have multiple Walk Leaders on every hike to keep things safe, help with directions, and make sure no one gets left behind 🦺
🚻 Facilities & Food
- Facilities along the way are limited, so pack your own snacks, and plenty of water 💧
- Toilets will not be available until the end of the walk where there will be local cafes and shops 🚻
🌦️ Weather & Cancellation
- Walks/hikes go ahead rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️, unless conditions become very unsafe 🌩️.
- We will also be keeping an eye out for train and tube strikes and will aim to plan around these!
- If we need to cancel due to weather or other last-minute issues, we’ll always try to give everyone at least 36 hours’ notice ⏰.
If you have any questions about our Walking Group, please do get in touch with us at [email protected]
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