This Saturday we have three walks, coast, forest and of course it’s the season of the bluebell! www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #bluebell #sunshine

This week, we're celebrating #InternationalDarkSkyWeek💫 Dark skies are essential for nature, for our health and wellbeing, and for the starscapes that connect communities across the world. Visit our Dark Skies Hub to learn more ➡️ www.southdowns.gov.uk/dark-skies-h... 📸: Deepal Ratnayaka

This week’s midweek walk threads its way through docklands all the way to The Town of Ramsgate. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #docklands #drinking

Blink and you'll miss them. Wood anemones have a very short flowering season and are an indicator of ancient woodland, due to their slow spread. April is a really good month to see them carpet the woodland floor. 📸: Nigel Symington

Latest vacancy: Seven Sisters Country Park Manager 👋 We have an opportunity for someone to lead on the operational delivery of the Seven Sisters Country Park; leading on landscape management, nature recovery and day-to-day operations. 🔗 Find out more: webrecru.it/1IPM1u

Our next Monthly Social is on Thursday 16th April @boxhallcity . Open to everyone join us. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #social #party #everyone #enjoy

We have three great walks this Saturday, including one to Hell and Quirm, and the possibility of a surprise blue bell ending everywhere. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #discworld #books #blue #bell

Join us as the days grow longer and the parks open later for a perfect midweek walk to burn off the excess Easter calories. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #park #views

Yesterday, community leaders gathered in Arundel to plant a “Tree of Hope” grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree🌳 🔗Read the full story: www.southdowns.gov.uk/sycamore-gap... 📸: Sam Moore @nlandnp.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

Join us in Knebworth for an Easter Saturday walk through the parklands where once the monarchs of rock did play. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #knebworth #easter #queen

Our ‘Going the Distance’ series returns for Good Friday with The River. A fast pace walk in London for those wishing to push themselves with the safety net of regular drop out points. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #london #thames

Happy Saturday! 🙌 If you're out in the National Park with your dogs, please keep dogs on a lead near livestock and wildlife. 📸: Annette Radford

This week’s midweek walk takes in London parks, taking advantage of the longer opening hours now that BST is here. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #londonparks #springtime

Extra walk added for Saturday, a brisk circuit of the Seven Sisters. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #sevensisters #tiger #sunshine

A post you can probably smell. An ancient woodland indicator, ramsons (aka wild garlic) flourish in damp, shady places. 📸: Brian Muir

Across Britain, millions are cut off from nature because local paths are missing, blocked or unusable. This isn’t accidental. It's due to years of political & financial neglect. We're fighting back with our Access Denied campaign. We need your help.👇🏽 Access to nature isn’t a luxury. It’s a right.

Our legendary Mountain Fitness series comes to an explosive climax this Saturday thanks to The Long Man & His Sisters’ www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #explorar #mountainfitness

Why join us for a beautiful spring walk around Sevenoaks this Saturday. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #sevenoaks #walking #sunsout

The Met Walkers bookclub will return on the 22nd of April. This month we will be reading ‘A Book of Memories’ by Péter Nádas. Please see our website for full details. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #bookclub #london #peternadas #read #books

It's the time of year where adders are slowly waking up from their winter slumber and ready to capture those beautiful rays of sunshine 🐍 Usually shy, adders are venomous, and dogs should be kept on the lead on access land, just to be on the safe side. 📸: Bruce Middleton

This week’s midweek walk is Wednesday and will wend its way along the canal to an early barley harvest in Baker Street. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #sherlock #regentscanal

Happy #WorldWaterDay! 💧 Did you know two-thirds of Britain’s freshwater plant and animal species can be found in ponds? These are freshwater pools from 1 m² to 2 hectares in size that hold water for at least 4 months of the year. 📸: SDNPA (1/3)

Two years after the illegal felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, we’ve launched a major creative commission to mark its legacy, and you are invited to help to shape this next chapter in its story. 📷 John Millar

Today we celebrate the declaration of the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve - the UK’s first groundwater-inspired reserve of its kind 💧 🔗 Read the full story here: www.southdowns.gov.uk/huge-new-wat... 📸: Deb Pople

Situated just outside of Winchester, Cheesefoot Head is a natural amphitheatre. Its sloping chalk‑grassland walls come alive with wildflowers throughout the warmer months, attracting pollinators of every sort. 📸: Keith Palmer

Join us this Saturday in Reigate for a springtime walk to Dorking. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #spring #sun

This Thursday join us a journey to the birthplace of Iron Maiden, and raise a glass to celebrate 50 years of Maiden and Eddie. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #ironmaiden #metal

Object description, literalised (Well, as close to without getting bloody…) Both seen with the @metwalkers.bsky.social #FingerpostFriday #photography #walking

This month our Monthly Social is @mercatometropolitano in borough. Join us for one more round, friends, then homeward bound, friends, before the wrecking ball begins to fall. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #mercato #drink #streetfood #london

Our mountain fitness series reaches the picturesque Hurtwood Challenge. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #hurtwood #hills

This Saturday join us for the first in a short series of walks celebrating the rich literary history of Buckinghamshire. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #marlow #frankenstein #chilterns

Looking for a way to make a real difference? 🌳 We're looking for volunteers to assist with the recording of ancient, veteran and notable trees across the central area of the South Downs National Park. 🔗Find out more: www.southdowns.gov.uk/volunteering/opportunities/ 📸: Nick Heasman

This week’s midweek walk explores the rise of jungle and its influence on the wider dance music scene. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #walking #londonwalks #junglistmassive #london #morningtoncrescent

This is Uffington White Horse in Oxfordshire. Best estimates suggest it was created some time between 1380 BC and 550 BC, making it by far Britain's oldest white horse figure. It's inspired 16 'copies' across the country - is there a white horse near you?

Spring edition of the River Thames Society's Thames Guardian magazine features us, the Thames & Docklands History Group with Peter Stone at London Museum Docklands, and Chiswick RNLI crew Ed Hall's 'Tamesis' poems. #thamespath30 #history 📷 @johnmtippetts.bsky.social www.riverthamessociety.org.uk

Join us this Sunday for a walk through the @northdownswaynt , and past the beautiful @polesdenlaceynt all welcome. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #nationaltrust #beauty

This Saturday the third of our Mountain Fitness Walks, the fearsome Lord of the Rings. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersuk #hiking #lordoftherings #fitness #festival

“She came from Greece with a thirst for walking…” Join us for alternative look at Oxted. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #common #kent

The South Downs National Park is home to some incredibly rare habitats and wildlife - but even here, nature is under pressure and needs our help. 'Nature Recovery' is a priority in our latest Partnership Management Plan. Learn more: buff.ly/EAWDee1 👋 📸 John Dominick

This week’s midweek walk explores some hidden places in the city. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #shoreditch #bank

We have three great walks this Saturday including another chance to take on the infamous Devil’s Eight, in its full diabolical glory. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #devil #infinity

Our monthly social is on Thursday, @the_queens_head_london open to all please join us! www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #social #drinking #fun #party #enjoy

This week’s midweek walk is in Brockley and Catford, please note earlier start time! www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #catwalk #kitty

Congratulations to Tom Elphick, who took the runner-up spot in our 'Deep Space' category is the 2025/26 Astrophotography Competition! “Winter’s View Orion” was captured under the deep, ink-black skies of Ditchling Beacon. Well done, Tom! ✨

Join us for a spring walk around Bishop’s Stortford. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #medieval #beauty

This Saturday join us for the second of our Mountain Fitness Series. The legendary Devil’s Eight. @southdownsnp www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #devil #hassocks

The results from our 2025/26 Astrophotography Competition are in! We'll be announcing the winners across our channels this week! 💫 Taking the top spot as overall competition winner was “Ancient Light”, by Michael Steven Harris. Congratulations Michael! 🤩

This Thursday we walk around the former bohemian enclave of Chelsea. All welcome join us. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #walking #london #chelsea #blume

Uh-oh, looks like snow ❄️ Check forecasts and stay safe if you're out rambling this weekend! And keep cosy on the trail with our gear experts' recommendations of hats, gloves and socks for winter walking 🥾❄️👇 ramblers.org.uk/walking-gear/cosy-accessories-winter-walking

This is not a a Valentines walk, join us Sunday for some cardio, fun and queens. www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk www.meetup.com/metropolitan... #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #london #valentinesday