Welcome to Metropolitan Walkers

the London walking community aimed at people of working age

Do you want to get out of the city and explore the countryside?
Come and join us on one of our walks, try us out for free, see if Met Walkers is for you!

We have an active programme with several walks on each weekend, a midweek evening walk and regular socials and weekends away.

If you're thinking of walking in the current hot weather, check out Ramblers advice on Summer Walking

Recent news

Monthly Social: The Castle 28.07.26

MetWalkers Book Club: ‘Time’s Arrow’ Martin Amis 05.08.26

Wadsworth Beer Festival: 07.08.26

Upcoming walks

Our next walks are below. View the full details of all our planned walks here.

Leisurely Thursday, 30th July, Criminal Justice Bill, 4mi/6.4km
Leisurely Saturday, 1st August, Knebworth to Stevenage, 9mi/14.5km (updated)
Moderate Saturday, 1st August, Harlington to Luton v2, 16mi/25.7km (new walk)
Easy Thursday, 6th August, Beddington and Carshalton Parks, 4.5mi/7.2km
Moderate Saturday, 8th August, Rambling in Metroland, 13mi/20.9km
Moderate Sunday, 9th August, I Long to Cross Chobham on the way to Bagshot, 15mi/24.1km
Easy Wednesday, 12th August, In search of Bohemia: Augustas, Gewn, The Bride, The Marchesa and The Queen., 4mi/6.4km
Easy Thursday, 20th August, Walking with Dinosaurs: Forest Hill to Crystal Palace, 4mi/6.5km

You can come along and try out up to three walks before joining Met Walkers. If you have any questions, take a look at our walks FAQ.

Walk Leaders Wanted! Read about what to expect when you lead a walk, and then learn how to submit your walk using Walks Manager.

Social events

Most of our social events are restricted to members of Met Walkers, but if you’d like to come and meet us before joining you are welcome to come along to our monthly drinks.

Social Organisers Wanted! Submit yours here, or email the Social Secretary

Weekends away