UK Explorers

26/04/2022

This Saturday, come on the most amazing coastal hike in England, with breathtaking views along the whole length of the route. Climb up the famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, explore Seaford Head Nature Reserve and the South Downs National Park, cross the river at Cuckmere Valley, see the 850-ton Belle Tout lighthouse that was moved 17m from the cliff edge to stop it falling into the sea, admire the beauty spot of Beachy Head and its red-striped lighthouse, and finish in the seaside town of Eastbourne, the sunniest place in the UK. It's £29 including rail travel. Book your place here:
https://ukexplorers.co.uk/events/seven-sisters-seaford-eastbourne-22km-hike/

18/04/2022

Don't miss this!!! 🤩 This Saturday we have a beautiful coastal hike 🥾 over the white chalk cliffs from Folkestone to Dover 🏔️ We'll see 2 historic towns, a country park, beautiful sea views throughout the day, beaches, World War defences, caves, gardens, piers and lighthouses. This is one of the best days out and it's highly recommended that you come! Its £35 and includes the train travel and guided hike. Book your place here:

Folkestone to Dover, Country Park, Historic Towns, Beaches, Cliffs & Sea, 21km coastal hike (£35 inc travel), Sat 23 Apr £35.00Distance: 21km Difficulty: medium Ascent: 400m Jump to: Highlights Departure Book your place DATE: Saturday 23 April 2022 Add to Google Calendar HIKING DIFFICULTY: Distanc...

04/04/2022

This Saturday come with us on a day of hiking along the Kent coastline, following the Viking Coastal Trail from Ramsgate, through Broadstairs, exploring hidden bays, on coastal paths above and below the chalk cliffs, past some beautiful sandy beaches, a castle towering over the sea, pretty lighthouses, magnificent sea views throughout the day, and finishing at Margate beach. Its £34 and includes the 2-way train travel from Victoria station. If you want to come with us then book your place here:

Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Botany Bay & Margate 17km coastal hike (£34 inc travel), Sat 9 Apr £34.00Distance: 17km Difficulty: easy Ascent: 200m Jump to: Highlights Departure Book your place DATE: Saturday 9 April 2022 Add to Google Calendar HIKING DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: easy. Distance: 17km. Ascent:...

23/03/2022

Make the most of this sunny Saturday on the 20km coastal hike from Newhaven, over the East Sussex chalk cliffs and along the beaches and promenades, past the huge Rottingdean Windmill, through Brighton Marina, and finishing in Brighton. It's £35 and includes train travel from London. See details and photos, and book your place on the UK Explorers website here:

Newhaven to Brighton, East Sussex cliffs, beaches & promenades, 20km coastal hike (£35 inc travel), Sat 26 Mar £35.00Distance: 20km Difficulty: easy/medium Ascent: 250m Jump to: Highlights Departure Book your place DATE: Saturday 26 March 2022 Add to Google Calendar HIKING DIFFICULTY: Distance: 20...

25/02/2022

Come on the sunny hike tomorrow through the pretty town of Guildford, following the River Wey and North Downs Way National Trail, climbing to the hilltop church of St Martha-on-the-Hill for spectacular panoramic views, exploring the sandy heathlands and woods around the village of Blackheath, and more. It's just £22 including travel from Waterloo station. See details and photos, and book your place here:

08:45 Waterloo > 39m 0chg > 09:24 Guildford. 17:49 Guildford > 34m 0chg > 18:23 Waterloo. £36.30 for 3 adults.

10/02/2022

Join us on the beautiful hike this Saturday, going through the 1000 acre Knole Deer Park, lavender fields, hop farms, 2 stunning country houses, and over a sandstone ridge with superb views of the Weald of Kent. It's just £20 including train travel from Waterloo station. Book your place here:

Kent Country Houses, Knole Deer Park & Ancient Woodland, 18km hike (£20 inc travel), Sat 12 Feb £20.00Distance: 18km Difficulty: easy/medium Ascent: 320m Jump to: Highlights Departure Book your place DATE: Saturday 12 February 2022 Add to Google Calendar HIKING DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: easy/medium....

25/01/2022

Come on the hike this Saturday through little English villages with pretty churches, hills with magnificent views, and finishing at the sea. It's just £22 and includes travel by train. Book your place here:

09:05 London Bridge > 10:04 Hassocks 17:56 Brighton > 19:05 London Bridge

17/01/2022

This Saturday we have a hike through Cambridge. We'll follow the river Cam from Grantchester Meadows to Jesus Green, stopping for lunch in the old Market Square, then a walk around the university colleges and sights. The trip is just £23 and includes travel by train. Book your place here:

Cambridge, Historic University, King's College, Grantchester Meadows, 19km hike (£23 inc travel), Sat 22 Jan £23.00Distance: 19km Difficulty: easy Ascent: mostly flat Jump to: Highlights Departure Book your place DATE: Saturday 22 January 2022 Add to Google Calendar HIKING DIFFICULTY: Distance: 19...

10/01/2022

We have trips and hiking every Saturday, starting next week Sat 22 Jan with Cambridge. Everything is organised, just book your place on the UK Explorers website (https://ukexplorers.co.uk) and turn up for a great day out! Here's the schedule:
- Sat 22 Jan, Cambridge, Historic University, King's College, Grantchester Meadows, 19km hike (£23 inc travel)
- Sat 29 Jan, Hike to the sea, South Downs hills & villages, Ditchling Beacon, Brighton, 24km (£22 inc travel)
- Sat 5 Feb, Canterbury, medieval pilgrim's way, Westgate Towers, Britain’s smallest town, 20km hike (£30 inc travel)
- Sat 12 Feb, Kent Country Houses, Knole Deer Park & Ancient Woodland, 18km hike (£20 inc travel)
- Sat 19 Feb, The Garden of England's castles, stately home, rivers, hills & villages, 16km hike (£20 inc travel)
- Sat 26 Feb, Guildford, North Downs Way, Chantries Hill, St Martha's Church, River Wey, 21km (£22 inc travel)
- Sat 12 Mar, Arundel 21km hike, Arundel Castle, River Arun, Sussex Villages, Hills, Valleys & Ancient Buildings (£28 inc travel)
- Sat 19 Mar, Oxford, Dreaming Spires, University Colleges, 19km hike (£32 inc travel)
- Sat 26 Mar, Newhaven to Brighton, East Sussex cliffs, beaches & promenades, 20km coastal hike (£35 inc travel)

22/11/2021

Come on the beautiful hike to the sea this Saturday, going over the South Downs hills and through pretty little villages.

– Visit the beautiful Ditchling Village with its 11th century church and ancient buildings
– Conquer Ditchling Beacon, the highest point in East Sussex with an elevation of 248m.
– Hike through the South Downs National Park which is England’s newest national park, stretching from Wi******er to Eastbourne.
– Explore the village of Stanmer, with a working farm at its centre, and a “closed village” from the 16th century until 1952, being owned by the Pelham family.
– See Stanmer House, a Palladium-style English country house built in 1722 and set in 5,000 acres of parkland.
– Follow the stunning views of the sea from Whitehawk Hill to Kemptown.
– Enjoy the vibrant culture of Brighton, which became a fashionable resort with the patronage of the Prince Regent (later King George IV) who constructed the iconic Regency palace, the Royal Pavilion.

Book your place on the UK Explorers website here:

09:05 London Bridge > 10:04 Hassocks 17:56 Brighton > 19:05 London Bridge

05/11/2021

Places still available for the amazing Newhaven to Brighton hike tomorrow!
– Pass Newhaven Fort, built in the mid-19th century to counter a French invasion.
– Admire the panoramic views of the 700m Newhaven Harbour Arm, Seaford Beach and the chalk cliffs at Seaford Head that lead to the Seven Sisters.
– Follow the clifftop paths past seafront houses of Peacehaven and Saltdean.
– Enjoy the quiet undercliff paths with huge white chalk cliffs towering overhead and the sounds of the waves washing onto the beach.
– Walk up to the magnificent Rottingdean Windmill which towers over the surrounding landscape.
– Take in the change of atmosphere as we reach the bustling life at Brighton Marina, and walk through the complex of apartments and boats.
– Stroll down the promenade that leads us to the Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion where Prince George and Queen Victoria stayed, and the colourful little shopping lanes.

Outbound: 09:05 London Bridge > 1h 16m, 0 changes > 10:21 Brighton 10:41 Brighton > 30m, 0 changes > 11:11 Newhaven Town/Harbour Return: 18:42 Brighton > 1h 22m, 0 changes > 20:04 London Bridge

18/10/2021

This Sunday come with us on the White Cliffs of Dover hike. We'll visit St Margaret's Bay from where adventurous swimmers swim to France, walk on the famous white cliffs, see the South Foreland lighthouse which was site of the first international radio transmission, Dover Castle known as the “Key to England” due to it’s defensive significance, the Roman lighthouse which is one of the oldest buildings in Britain, and the defensive fortifications built into the cliffs to protect Britain during the world wars, walk along the new Dover Marina Pier and then relax on the beach beneath the castle and watch the ferries come in from Europe. The hike is just £34 and includes 2-way train travel. Book your place here

White Cliffs of Dover hike, St Margaret's Bay, War Defences, Marina Pier, 17km, Sun 24 Oct DATE & TIME: Sunday 24 October 2021 @ 08:05 Add to Google Calendar CATEGORIES: Beach, Boat trip, Castle, Caves, Church, Cliffs, Coast, Countryside, Graffiti, Guided tour, Hike, Hills, History, Lighthouse, Muse...