What we’re about
Welcome to London's "THE" most funny 5 star rated (out of 181 reviews so far) Hiking based social group for people who seek an active life style in a balanced way. Read our Reviews to know more.
My Aim
What I envision from this group is creating a group of nice & friendly people interested in active life style.
Salient Features
- We are what is said in the tin - HappyHikers (Please dont join if you are not happy or silly)
- We are very social , we always have funny self introductions & games to break the ice.
- We are more explore minded & interested in history , flora & fauna of the places where we visit.
- We are more spiritual & free minded & into things like yoga , meditation etc.
- We always have pub lunches (But you are free to bring your own food too).
- Ideally , distance will be around 16k. We will stick to moderate but regular exercise.
By agreeing to join this Group , you are agreeing to the below
**Disclaimer**
I am not a qualified hike lead . Our hikes are just gatherings of like-minded people and our hikes are of self guided nature. I am not responsible for any injury or accidents or safety issues which are possible in travel.There is no business or commercial interest behind us and our events are purely based on hobby. Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Hiking and all other activities we organize are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 🎅🎄🍺🍻 FUN HIKE - Harry Potters Xmas Market & Churchill's Blenheim Park-12-14kHanborough Rail Station Car Park, Long Hanborough, OX8 6TF
Fun hike around Harry Potter Tree & Churchill's birth place - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Blenheim Palace & Park in Cotswolds including a visit to arguably the best Christmas market in the UK.
Note: My main group HappyHikers is a hugely popular group .There will be lots of people ( around 20) attending from that group.
Following Happyhikers tradition of bringing world class original hikes , We will be visiting arguably the best Christmas market in the country at Cotswold's hidden gem of UNESCO World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace & Park - Birthplace of War Time UK Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill . We will explore & visit famous Harry potter tree (shown in 2007 film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ), column of victory , Vanbrugh's grand bridge , Grand cascade , The Great lake designed by Capability Brown , Winston Churchill's Grave yard etc.
About Blenheim Palace & Park
Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill,, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that boasts over 300 years of history to discover. This World Heritage Site is set within more than 2000 acres of Parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown
I will meet you at London Paddington station in front of the ticket office at 8.35 for 8.52 Train to Hanborough.🎟️Train Tickets
I would help you on getting the cheapest group save tickets & will group you into groups of 3 or 4 for group save tickets and taking split tickets, if you don't have network rail card.
If you do these type of trips frequently , I would recommend you to invest in a network railcard.
I would recommend e-tickets using great western app/ Trainline app. Install these apps in advance for any eventuality.🚅Train schedule
8.52 (Destination: Great Malvern) Great Western from London Paddington (9.19 Reading , 9.45 Oxford ) reaching Hanborough at 09.53.💵Train Fare
25.65£ ( with rail card or group save and splitting at Oxford )Ticket Type
Super Off-peak Day Return Paddington - Oxford + Off Peak Day Return Oxford - HanboroughWhatsApp group Link (For Train ticket & hike coordination of the event)
Please join the whatsapp group only if you rsvp YES and commit to the event.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2x9aE1gG4T5aQI7LYdyef📆Date: Saturday 21 December 2024
🕔Hike Start time & location : Sharp 09.55 Hanborough Station
👣Length – 12 - 14 kms ( May vary , depends on the day light)
🧗Altitude - 143 m
🚥Grade – Easy/Moderate
Hike Starting/Ending Point:- Hanborough Station
🅿️Driving
Car Park (If driving) - Hanborough station car park
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/long-hanborough/hanborough-station/🍻Pub
We will eat/drink from the Christmas market - No separate pub due to time restrictions.
Always bring a fruit / sandwich , in case , we cant get food due to some reason.🦺🥾🚰What to bring: You must bring a backpack with Waterproof Jacket , a picnic lunch (if you didn't book the table at the pub ), hiking foot wear and 1.5 L water.
📝Note : Paths can be muddy at this time of the year. Bring gaiters if you use them (I don't like them personally). It is a good idea to pack an extra trouser in your backpack so that you can change at the end of the hike.
📝Note : Dedicate entire evening for the hike as return time cant be guaranteed.
HappyHikers fun walks
These walks are highly rated for being fun, welcoming,engaging & personalised. These walks are very different from other normal walks. There are improv games , funny introductions (don't come if you can't laugh :-) ) etc . Also there is always a pub lunch with us . Walks are more `explore` themed & dynamic (we have planned multiple paths & will select most interesting one one the day ). Normally limited to around 20 people so that you can talk to everyone . You will definitely leave this walks by making new friends. A feedback screenshot with 17 , 5 stars and 100% would attend again for one of our previous events is attached as an image to this event.
⚠️Disclaimer⚠️
Please note that I am NOT qualified as a hike leader or first aider. This is just a free self guided gathering of like minded people. The event is purely based on hobby. Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Hiking and hill walking are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
