Community Spotlight: London Hiking Groups
We are all about the intersection of nature and community. Making friends is not always easy, this can be especially true in a big city. Here are four London-based outdoor groups to help you get outside and meet people in safe and comfortable environments!
GORP Girls (@gorpgirls)
A collective for women+ who love the outdoors, GORP Girls brings together community, style, and adventure. Whether you hike often or are just getting started, they create welcoming spaces to connect, explore, and feel at home in nature. In addition to indoor climbing workshops and run clubs - there’s something for everyone.
Walk This Way (@walk__this___way)
A hiking community focused on friendship, connection, and making the outdoors feel accessible to all. Their monthly hikes are easy to reach via London public transport and always wrap up at a pub - perfect for relaxed conversation and building new connections. Joining Walk This Way is a welcoming way to get outside and meet great people.
Souls & Soles (@soulsandsolesio)
A community using movement to connect people and make a difference. Souls & Soles hosts run clubs, hikes, and workshops that support well-being while giving back to global causes. From women’s self-defence classes to yoga and youth programs, there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for friendship, faith, or just a reason to get outside, Souls & Soles offers a space to grow, give, and feel at home.
Moves + Mountains (@movesandmountains)
A hiking group for female and non-binary creatives in the film industry, Moves + Mountains blends outdoor adventure with artistic community. Their hikes offer a chance to reconnect with nature and meet like-minded people in a relaxed, inspiring space.