Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks

Easy to access from London | £25

Back in June 2025!

Our guided hikes are taking a small pause. We’ll be back on the trails in with dates published in May. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated!

  • Guided Hikes

    Join a women-only hiking adventure to explore nature.

  • Escape the City

    Connect with nature just a short train ride away from London.

  • Meet New Friends

    Meet like-minded new friends; over 90% of our guests join solo!

  • Wendover Loop

    Journey through fields and across hills on a hike that offers perfect views of the Chilterns.

  • Epping Forest Walk

    Explore the home of ancient pollard trees and vast beach woodlands.

  • Balcombe Circuit

    Journey through farms and woodland, towards viaducts and around reservoirs.

Day Hikes

We’ve added three new exciting day hikes to our list of adventures this summer, all a short hop from London.

Our day hikes are fully guided, women only walks that really reap the rewards of time spent in the great outdoors. Connect with nature as you walk through woodlands, meadows and riversides, spotting wildlife, meeting new friends and soaking up the benefits of miles and miles of gorgeous green space.

Leave the rat race behind and enjoy a slice of English countryside while meeting like-minded women, just an easy train ride from the city.

Locations

  • Wendover Loop

    Pull on your hiking boots for this 15km walk in the ever changing scenery of the picturesque Chilterns. Hike through rolling hills, small hamlets, green woodland and local farms, whilst taking in the views of Chequers and the stunning countryside around it.

    The trip ends back in Wendover with a chance to chill out and rest tired feet in a lovely pub garden.

    Meet Point: Wendover train station

    Time: 10am -  3:30pm

    Distance: 15.5 km (9.5 miles)

    Difficulty rating: Hilly terrain, moderate effort 

    Pace: You need to be comfortable covering 3-4 km an hour and hiking 5.5 hours with breaks.

  • Balcombe Circuit

    Leave the city behind as you walk through small woodlands and farmland towards the Ouse Valley Viaduct. The route then takes you to the banks of the Ardingly Reservoir, a popular hub in the summer months for watersports and a great spot to connect with the nature around you. 

    Finish up back in Balcombe where you and your new hiking friends can relax at a cafe or pub garden before heading back home.

    Meet Point: Balcombe train station 

    Time: 10am -  4:30pm

    Distance: 17km (10.5 miles)

    Difficulty rating: Easy/moderate - gentle hills and flatter ground

    Pace: You need to be comfortable covering 3-4 km an hour and hiking 6.5 hours with breaks.

  • Epping Forest Day Walk

    Join us on a 15 kilometre walk through the historic woodlands of Epping Forest, London’s largest open space!

    Covering 6000 acres and home to over 5500 trees, including the ancient pollard trees and vast beech woodlands, explore streams, woods, ponds and iron age forts. There will also be the chance to refuel along the way at the local tea hut! 


    Meet Point: Epping tube station

    End Point: Chingford tube station

    Time: 10am - 3:30pm

    Distance: 15.5Km [9.5 miles], easy, gentle hills and flatter ground

    Difficulty rating: Hilly terrain, moderate effort 

    Pace: You need to be comfortable covering 3-4 km an hour and hiking 5.5 hours with breaks.

Wendover Loop

Pull on your hiking boots for this 15km walk in the ever changing scenery of the picturesque Chilterns. Hike through rolling hills, small hamlets, green woodland and local farms, whilst taking in the views of Chequers and the stunning countryside around it.

The trip ends back in Wendover with a chance to chill out and rest tired feet in a lovely pub garden.

Meeting Point: Wendover train station

Time: 10am - 3:30pm

Distance: 15.5 km (9.5 miles)

Difficulty rating: Hilly terrain, moderate effort

Pace: You need to be comfortable covering 3-4 km an hour and hiking 5.5 hours with breaks.

Balcombe Loop

Leave the city behind as you walk through woodland and farmland towards the Ouse Valley Viaduct. The route then takes you to the banks of the Ardingly Reservoir, a popular hub in the summer months for watersports and a great spot to connect with the nature around you.

Finish up back in Balcombe where you and your new hiking friends can relax at a cafe or pub garden before heading back home.

Meeting Point: Balcombe train station

Time: 10am - 4:30pm

Distance: 17km (10.5 miles)

Difficulty rating: Easy/moderate - gentle hills and flatter ground

Pace: You need to be comfortable covering 3-4 km an hour and hiking 6.5 hours with breaks.

Epping Forest Day Walk

Join us on a 15 kilometre walk through the historic woodlands of Epping Forest, London’s largest open space!

Covering 6000 acres and home to over 5500 trees, including the ancient pollard trees and vast beech woodlands, explore streams, woods, ponds and iron age forts. There will also be the chance to refuel along the way at the local tea hut!

Meeting Point: Epping tube station

End Point: Chingford overground station

Time: 10am - 3:30pm

Distance: 15.5Km [9.5 miles], easy, gentle hills and flatter ground

Difficulty rating: Hilly terrain, moderate effort

Pace: You need to be comfortable covering 3-4 km an hour and hiking 5.5 hours with breaks.

  • Wendover Loop

    Wendover, Buckinghamshire

    • 10am outside Wendover train station

    • Circular route returning to Wendover  around 3:30pm


    Balcombe Loop

    Balcombe, West Sussex

    • 10am outside Balcombe train station. 

    • A circular route, returning to Balcombe at around 4:30pm 


    Epping Forest Walk

    Epping Forest, Essex

    • 10am outside Epping tube station

    •  A walk through, ending at Chingford overground station at around 3:30pm

  • The best way to reach our hikes is to take the train:

    The Wendover Loop
    Wendover Train Station (Metropolitan line to Amersham, then two stops on train, or Chiltern Rail from Marylebone)

    The Balcombe Loop
    Balcombe Train Station (Regular trains from London Bridge Station)

    The Epping Forest Walk
    Epping Tube station (Central Line) to Chingford Overground Station (Weaver Line)

  • British summertime likes to keep us on our toes, so please arrive dressed for the activity and the weather. 

    • Sportswear like leggings, or hiking trousers / shorts and wicking t-shirts

    • Clothes without heavy seams that won’t rub and will dry quickly if it gets wet

    • Layers you can take on and off throughout the day 

    • Walking shoes / hiking boots or trainers with good support and grip (not Converse!)*

    • Raincoat

    * We highly recommend hiking boots or shoes for your safety and comfort when walking. 

    If you do choose to wear trainers, please make sure they are supportive and have good grip. You will not be allowed to join if you wear Converse or plimsole style shoes. 

    • Packed lunch and snacks

    • Sun hat

    • Sunglasses

    • Waterproof jacket

    • Sunscreen

    • Water bottle or water reservoir (1L at least)

    • Any medication needed

    • Plasters/blister plasters (just in case)

    • Money for drinks/cake

    • Compact seating pad to sit on during breaks (optional)

    • Hiking poles (optional)

    • Backpack to carry it all!

FAQs

Dates and Timings

    • Sunday 7th - Wendover Loop

    • Saturday 13th - Balcombe Loop

    • Saturday 27th - Epping Forest Walk

    • Saturday 11th - Balcombe Loop

    • Sunday 19th - Wendover Loop

    • Saturday 25th - Epping Forest Walk

    • Saturday 1st - Wendover Loop

    • Sunday 16th - Epping Forest Walk

    • Sunday 23rd - Balcombe Loop

    • Saturday 29th - Wendover Loop

    • Saturday 12th - Epping Forest Walk

    • Sunday 20th - Balcombe Loop

    • Sunday 27th - Wendover Loop

    • Saturday 10th - Epping Forest Walk

    • Saturday 17th - Balcombe Loop

    • Sunday 25th - Wendover Loop

Join for £25

  • Meet like-minded new friends

  • Expert guiding from outdoor guides

  • Small group experience created for solo guests

  • Easy to access from London by train

  • Discover beautiful countryside to explore on the weekends!