The Flamingo Hiker

Need a coastal walk near London? I’ve rounded up some of my favourites 🌊🥾

✨ Margate → Ramsgate — vintage seaside vibes, chalk cliffs and a very good excuse for fish & chips at the end.

✨ Seven Sisters — probably the most dramatic cliff views in the South East.

✨ Hastings → Rye — a mix of wild coastline, nature reserve landscapes and finishing in one of the prettiest medieval towns in England.

✨ Camber Sands → Rye — sand dunes, huge beach views and a gentle walk ending with cobbled streets and cosy cafés.

✨ Lulworth Cove → Durdle Door — short but spectacular. Think iconic rock formations and Jurassic Coast views.

✨ Newhaven → Brighton — clifftop walking with sea views almost the entire way… and Brighton at the finish line.

✨ Sandwich → Deal — underrated, peaceful and packed with coastal charm, historic streets and nature.

✨ Purbeck Ridgeway — rolling hills, sweeping coastal panoramas, Corfe Castle and some Old Rocks.

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Photo dump from last weekend’s walk from Lewes to Glynde via Mount Caburn 🥾☀️

Started early to beat the heat… but apparently not early enough to avoid half of London heading to Lewes 🚆😅

Cooling off at .co.uk at ceramic shopping, lunch, and some much-needed shade under the tents 🍽️🏺

How did you survive the heat this weekend? 👀

📸 Photo dump from Potfest in Glynde last year halfway through the Lewes Circular 🥾🌿

A walk with rolling hills, countryside views… and an unexpected pottery festival thrown into the mix 🎨🏺

Walk Stats
🥾 Distance: 13 km
⛰️ Ascent: 445 m
⏱️ Walking time: 3 hrs 50
💪 Difficulty: Intermediate

Heading back this year… which means fresh pics are coming 📷✨

☀️ Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! ☀️

And it’s going to be a HOT one 🥵🌡️

If you’re heading out hiking this weekend, don’t forget your essentials:
🧢 Head cover / hat
🧴 Sunscreen
💧 Plenty of water

What adventures have you got planned for the next 3 days? 🥾🌿🌊🏕️

Tell me in the comments — I’m curious! ⬇️

🚨GUIDED WALK ALERT 🚨

Comment “GLASTO” to book your spot👇

Next Sunday (31.05), I’m guiding a hike in Glastonbury and this might just be the most magical walk we’ve ever done 🧙🔮

Glastonbury is unlike anywhere else in England. A place where mythology, spirituality and history all collide, from King Arthur to the legend of the Holy Grail.

On this beginner-friendly guided walk, we’ll explore:
✨ Glastonbury Tor
✨ The White Spring temple
✨ The Glastonbury Way
✨ The town’s famous quirky streets & independent shops

🥾 WALK STATS
Distance: 4 miles / 7 km
Ascent: 220m
Difficulty: Easy / Beginner-friendly

Perfect if you want:
✔️ A unique day trip from London
✔️ To meet fellow hikers
✔️ A slower, more mindful adventure
✔️ To experience one of the UK’s most fascinating towns

And yes… there will absolutely be time for crystals, incense, magical little shops 🪄

📸Photo Dump📸

Pics from last weekend’s stroll along the Thames Path in Egham 🌿
Nothing too intense, just soaking up the sunshine before the bank holiday weekend… and finally a proper return to hiking again 🥾

Sometimes the best walks are the simple ones 💚

➡️ And you, how was your weekend?

One of the perfect beginner-friendly coastal walks near London 🌊

The Margate to Ramsgate walk follows the stunning Viking Coastal Trail along the Kent coast and honestly it is super easy to follow.

🥾 15 km coastal walk
⏱️ Around 3 hours 45 min
📈 Mostly flat & stile-free
🚆 Direct train from London

Along the way, you’ll pass:
✨ Botany Bay’s famous chalk stacks
✨ Sea caves at Kingsgate Bay
✨ Tidal pools at Walpole Bay
✨ Colourful beach huts in Broadstairs
✨ Some VERY good ice cream stops 🍦

And if you needed one more reason to do this walk… there are fish & chips on the beach at the end 👀🍟

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