Do you want to get fit but feel daunted by the prospect of a long, sweaty, painful, drawn out jog in the park with no one to talk to? No pain no gain they say but does keeping fit really have to mean punishment? Here at Walking For Fitness the answer is no and everyone is welcome to join us! This Meetup is inspired by a week long walking holiday I took two years ago in Switzerland by the end of which time I realised a walk is actually as good as a run! That and the fact I've never been very good …

A WALK WELCOME TO LONDON SOCIAL URBAN WALKS - thriving home of fun, friendly and very sociable walks! Meet people of all ages and backgrounds who love London and love walking around it's many diverse and interesting areas! ONE OF THE ORIGINAL WALKING MEETUP GROUPS IN LONDON - we were ESTABLISHED 4 YEARS AGO.  Now WITH OVER 3000 MEMBERS and MORE THAN 120 EVENTS SO FAR! Walks are every other week, usually on Sunday afternoons. There are also walks every other Friday evening in the summer months (J …

This is a group for anyone visiting London or living in London who wants to enjoy London's amazing scenery, culture and history on a group walking tour that is interesting, fun, exciting and entertaining. London Walking Tours meet up group will be organising some great tours at a very affordable price, sometimes free! Let's get together and have some fun discovering London in the most healthy way, by walking its fascinating streets and sights.

I am starting this group for anyone who enjoys exercising outdoors in nature with like-minded people. Nordic walking is a unique form of physical activity that uses poles to propel you along, offering far greater health and fitness benefits than ordinary walking. It is FUN and sociable and the perfect way to make new friends. Nordic walking can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels. I am passionate about Nordic walking as well as helping people improve their overall wellbeing.

This is a group for people aged 50+ who live in either Hackney or Tower Hamlets. You will learn how to Nordic walk whilst enjoying the company of like-minded people in the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park or on the expansive fields and tow paths of Hackney Marshes. It is suitable for all abilities and fitness levels including people with joint problems and those who haven't exercised for a long time. Nordic walking is fun and a fantastic way to become fitter, healthier and happier.

Creating time and space for ourselves, these are short and longer walks in silence with a refreshment stop to reflect and share. Silent Walks are a place to become aware of the outer nature around us and to the essence of our own, inner nature. They are a place to feel the Earth beneath our feet, feel the wind, sun and rain on our skin and the sway of breath as it enters and leaves our body. In silence we can hear all sounds of life around us – as well as the inner voices that distract us. Silen …

Hello there.... join the Kent Spaniel Dog Walking Group today for some fun and lively open space walks! Share stories, problem behavior, and training tips, and for our dogs to get together with each other and have a good time enjoying canine company!  There are great perks and it's free to join! Regular walks throughout the year are held at High Elms Country Park in Orpington, Kent, usually on Saturdays.  More adventurous walks are held throughout Kent in warmer climes. Walks are organised so l …

If you like Mindful meditation,walking and music then you are welcome to join this group. We will be exploring how walking, mindfully, to music can help us to become more present and more connected with each other and nature. Some walking exercises will be done singly and some in pairs - this is to discover how mindfulness can be developed by working with or without a partner. We will be meeting in various parks and green spaces in and around London to practise these exercises. "I would highly …

This group is for people who would like to take a gentle stroll in and around London. Walks will be of no more than 5 miles, and with no pressure to take a particular pace - if you want to stop we can stop, if you want to take it slower we can. This might be particularly suitable for people who are just starting out on a fitness regime, those recovering from illness or injury, but really it is for anyone who wants to take life gently! When possible we'll stop for a break at a pub or cafe (or a m …

A group for people who enjoy walking and adventures in the hills and mountains of Britain, Europe and beyond. We organise regular weekends in the UK and a range of trips and walking holidays to mountain areas further afield.

Join a group of fun-loving people based in London who enjoy hiking, walking, and being outdoors. Hiking with us is an adventure where we admire the beauty of nature, discover new places, as well as have a good time together. Most of our members are in their 20s and 30s - or else are young at heart - and live and work in or around London. As London is an international city, our hiking group consists of nationalities from across the globe. Our hiking trips are a wonderful opportunity to meet new p …

Leaving London for the odd day at the weekend, taking a train into its glorious green environs and walking through woods and pastures new in search of a nice pub and pint at the end, and possibly on the way (not excluding the possibility of tea-rooms either). Oh, and meeting all sorts of people. A word to the wise, though: while pub food and pints are part of the package, the walking is moderately ambitious. Except for the shortest winter months when sundown looms large on our horizons, the wal …

Guided walks through central London, starting and ending at a pub. See where authors painters and musicians lived and worked. Wednesday evenings after work. There are no events during the months October to March.

Whenever I can I get out of London on Sunday morning and walk in beautiful countryside for 10 - 15 km. I would be happy to lead a small group of other people and show you some of the places I have enjoyed over the years. My routine has been to meet my walking companion(s) at Baker Street Tube at 9:30 on a Sunday and then travel by tube, train or car for no more than 1 hour out of London. We take sandwiches and drinks and do not plan to visit pubs etc on the way.  A picnic in the woods or fields …

This group is for anyone interested in walking, living and experiencing the Olympics 2012 and the regeneration of East London. What an exciting time for the UK and moreover an event that will take place and change East London for ever the Olympics 2012. This is a Walking and Exploring Group, I would really love everyone to join this group and experience an event that we will only see once in our lifetime 2012. We will all be meeting at Stratford Stration outside Marks & Spencer at the exciting W …

FREE guided walks discovering the secret history, mental health history, art and culture of East London. Discover green spaces you never knew were there and make new friends!

This group is about hiking, walking, and being outdoors. We have very little to do with bananas. It is just there to catch your attention, so you will remember us. Join now! About Banana Hiking Banana Hiking is an amateur walking/hiking group. It is social enterprise inspired by our British Prime Minister’s “Big Society” policy idea created to empower local people and community. Our aim is to create a social platform for a community of people interested in walking/hiking and meeting new friends. …

Whether you're looking for a brisk walk to get the cobwebs out of your head, some fresh air, or simply love walking, this is the group for you. Routes vary from casual and short to challenging hikes and long walks, but all of them take you through some of the most beautiful countryside the UK has to offer. Once up on a time my new year's resolution was to walk 500 miles in one year, inspired by that song. I got close, doing 600km in that year, but not quite close enough. But it did show me a sid …

We are a walking group for people living in and around London who enjoy getting out and enjoying our great countryside. Our walks programme includes: Day walks in the Home Counties - mostly at weekends; Weekend trips farther afield [Hills and mountains]; One and two week trips even further afield! eg. Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy Croatia etc. We also have an active social side with regular events in town Monthly themed social gatherings; Evening walks; Cinema, Theatre, Gallery trips etc; Ple …

NEW! We now have a Facebook page 10% arty walking group - the best 'no pressure' way to meet new people, keep fit and explore countryside plus culture. Watch video (and submit video?) http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-Escapes/130889470300154 Hot news and tips http://twitter.com/LondonEscapes Last updated February 2010London Escapes is a walking and hiking group with a creative edge. Past and futureThe group was created in May 2009 by Frankie who was inspired by a beautiful walk to Bodiam …

Would you like to nurture and develop your intuition? This is a group for people who would like to try mindful, silent walking as a group in central London. Ideally you would be open to try silent walking as an experimental way of being in the urban environment, as an active meditation and, as an inner journey and method of self enquiry. This is an invitation and an opportunity to spend time "together alone" among people who are committed, (for the duration of our walks), to discarding the obvio …

HAVE FUN, MEET NEW PEOPLE, GET FIT  Hike Essex is an established walking group for people typically in their 20's, 30's and 40's. We have walks every weekend, as well as mid week evening walks between Spring and Autumn, around the Essex countryside. We also have weekends away and regular socials.  All our events are run by volunteers who have a love of hiking and the outdoors.  At Hike Essex we think hiking is a great way of getting fit and meeting like minded people.  We're part of the Ramblers …

Every moment history is being created and this Meetup has been organised for those that don't want to miss it! There is virtually nothing untouched by history and so much of history is related. Maybe like me you're a World War history enthusiast or does the history of the Royals our own and others hold fascination for you? The Grimaldis or Romanovs perhaps? Have you ever been to the Tower of London? Have you been inside Buckingham Palace or Tower Bridge for that matter? Did you know Churchill ha …

In a Fast World you need to keep up! If you have a sense of adventure, like to explore your environment and are reasonably fit  then JOIN the POWER WALKERS! This Group is FREE to Join. Stay Fit with a 1 hour Power Walk with friends. Ken's London Power Walks is for fit people only. Please do not join an event if you are not fit as you will be left behind on these walks (and you will not be happy!). There is no need to wear sports gear because we are not fitness fanatics. We are walking both for …

Who is this group for? The LOL group is for everyone who loves the great London outdoors, is keen to make new friends, enjoys walking and exploring new places and wants to have a lot of fun along the way. LOL is calling all fun-loving souls who like to do more with their free time than laze in front of the telly and who want to see more of London than just the usual route to work. What does LOL offer? - short (3-5miles)guided walks with fun along the way within greater London area - longer (7mil …

Are you interested in socialising with a broad international mixture of people? London International Meetup is an active group which arranges several different activities most weeks. It has been established since 2003 and has one of the largest memberships. Group sizes are restricted to appropriate levels and each event will have a small meetup charge to cover the organisation costs and to ensure the quality of the events. Our regular events include: - Social evenings (usually up to 40 people …

We are a group of people that enjoy hiking, walking and active, fun weekends away. We visit the best outdoor locations in the UK. Our members are a diverse mix of of people, London being the cosmopolitan city it is, we are from all over the world. Our members day jobs can be anything from Project Management, to Healthcare. The general age group is late 20's to early 40's but everyone is welcome. Most of us work somewhere in London, and at the weekends we like to leave the smoke behind. Anyone …

This is a Group for anyone Interested in Visiting Places of Nature and Beauty.Let's Discover Stunning Coastline,Walk Through Unspoilt Countryside,Explore Magnificent Country Houses and be Inspired by Fantastic Gardens.The places we will be visiting will be National Trust Sites In Surrey,Kent and on occasion further afield.There is an abundance of Beauty,Fresh Air,Historical Interest,Beautiful Coastlines and countryside waiting to be Explored. 1st Meeting Point-Meeting at the Departure Station wh …