Swimming
It’s never too late to learn to swim and if you can already it’s probably been a long time, have you still got it?
Swimming is an amazing sport and a powerful, low-impact exercise that delivers a full-body workout, gentle on the joints and wonderful for conditioning.
Make swimming part of your weekly routine with these communities made for you.
It’s never too late to learn to swim and if you can already it’s probably been a long time, have you still got it?
Swimming is an amazing sport and a powerful, low-impact exercise that delivers a full-body workout, gentle on the joints and wonderful for conditioning.
Make swimming part of your weekly routine with these communities made for you.
Swim Dem Crew
Hackney’s Nathaniel Cole is leading one of London’s most impactful swim communities with Swim Dem turning swimming into a doorway to connection, confidence and belonging.
You can expect swimming lessons, socials and even swimming art exhibitions and outdoor lake trips too.
Grl Swm
Grl Swm is a women’s swimming and social club for all to learn how to swim. Its community was built by Sade, DJ and presenter, meeting in East, West and South London.
Get to work with qualified swim teachers in structured sessions in a safe, inclusive space and feel empowered to learn and improve your swimming confidence.
Programmes run in 4 and 6 week blocks, offering consistent guidance to progress at your own pace.
More on the way…
Cycling
Cycling is a global sport with a uniquely passionate following. From road cyclists and BMX riders to mountain bikers and skatepark enthusiasts, there’s a strong sense of community that runs through every corner of the culture.
If all that doesn’t float your boat you’ll find plenty of chill and mellow clubs that are more your speed and still a great way to stay fit.
Cycling is a global sport with a uniquely passionate following. From road cyclists and BMX riders to mountain bikers and skatepark enthusiasts, there’s a strong sense of community that runs through every corner of the culture.
If all that doesn’t float your boat you’ll find plenty of chill and mellow clubs that are more your speed and still a great way to stay fit.
Chaingang Cyclists
Chaingang Cyclists are group of cycling enthusiasts with an appetite for the open road. Their tours routes throughout the UK and ventures overseas, combining their love of cycling with a spirit of adventure and discovery.
With 5 year plus experience this club attracts plenty of new joiners and you can be sure to find yourself at home.
BWOW Cycling
Bwow cycling was launched to enable Black Women to wholly experience the joy of cycling. They’re a doing a great job of just that - helping boost confidence, consistency and even educating on the mechanics and maintenance of owning a bicycle.
Cycling is just one part of the experience; from social brunches to weekend rides and trips to Dover, the community is built around fostering meaningful friendships.
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Watch this space
Padel
Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Combining elements of tennis and squash, its loved for its sociability and strategy.
Unlike tennis, which requires years of technical lessons, it is easy to pick up.
Players find it addictive and it provides a fantastic full-body workout that improves cardiovascular health, coordination, and muscle tone.
Get playing now!
Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Combining elements of tennis and squash, its loved for its sociability and strategy.
It’s easy to pick up, addictive and provides a fantastic full-body workout raising cardiovascular health, coordination, and muscle tone.
Get playing now!
P CLub
In summer ‘25 P Club was launched as a community for more than just padel; a place to socialise, to connect and network.
The launch was successful and several events later they were honoured as a finalist in the ‘Community Initiative of the Year’ category at the British Padel Awards 2026!
Whether its designing P club t-shirts and tote bags or baking chocolate brownies its evident the club goes the extra mile to foster a welcoming environment and family spirit.
Find them at Rocket Padel Beckton in East London where they rent the facility for their Padel Sundays.
Padel social club
With an always enjoyable atmosphere Padel Box in Bermondsey is a great social space to meet and play padel. Fitted with a wellness space with a saunas, ice baths and co-working space.
More than just a place to play, the club combines quality facilities with a vibrant social scene, offering everything from competitive tournaments and expert coaching, to padel dating events and padel plus pilates.
Soon to be coming to locations in Paddington, Kentish town and the O2.
RTG Padel
Check back soon for more!
Strength & Conditioning
It All Begins Here
Strength training doesn’t all look the same but always will be an amazing investment to your long term health. Make this the year you smash your fitness goal and meet great people doing it.
ARC ATHLETICS CLUB
Arc recently celebrated their 5th birthday, in that time they’ve built a strong community: hosting picnics, pizza and beer socials, Corteiz sneaker pop-ups and Rad Global ice cream van drops. They’ve curated a really fresh and fun brand as seen through candid social content on their instagram.
Throughout the week they run coach led CrossFit, Weightlifting and Gymnastics classes. They even mix a bit of HYROX every Thursday.
Members note that their favourite thing about the gym is the accountability, the dogs, the friendliness and the people.
Check out their website for the membership options to get involved.
Kairos Ldn
Circuit training, but make it gamified. Kairos LDN is a fitness community with a fresh take on your typical traditional strength and conditioning session.
A warm, welcoming fitness community filled with motivated people is always a win—but it's even better when you add an element of friendly competition, gamesmanship, and team-versus-team challenges.
Head over to their TikTok for some hilarious content and a look at some of the games.
BODYBYLU
Bodybylu is a South London female only fitness community welcome to all ages and backgrounds to elevate their fitness.
The club is guided by the founder and fitness instructor Lucy Robinson who you’ll find step & HIT classes are as vibrant as her personality.
Their socials feature heart-warming film photography where you’ll find pictured a diverse group, showcasing a space where all generations of women come together and belong.
So feel free to bring your friend, mum, aunty, daughter cousin and niece.
Located in Vauxhall 📍SE1 7GR , Albert Embankment. (6 min walk from Vauxhall underground & overground)🚉
ACREPALM
Acrepalm is an active lifestyle community hosting hybrid fitness events in London. Come for a nice sweat at their track and crossfit sessions led by qualified personal trainers.
Their workouts have an amazing intensity and atmosphere, but they maintain being surrounded by people makes even the hardest sessions feel lighter.
They’ve already done collabs with Nike training and Birmingham’s Rocup run club so expect more good ones to come.
MIndxsole
Mindfulness meets movement, this community exists to help you improve your performance, build confidence and create meaningful connections along the way.
Join their high-energy Hyrox inspired training sessions which are free for Gymbox members.
Don’t stop there though, for more see their social, track and community runs designed for all abilities and levels and with fun post run game socials.
Track sessions run every Friday at 7pm at Tooting Bec Athletics Track – everyone of all ages and abilities are welcome!
And why not take it abroad with their upcoming race weekend event in Budapest in October.
APXFIT
APXFIT is a elite training and fitness movement powered by Nike whose motto is always pursue excellence. A diverse group of men and women who train like warriors.
Another club that you can be certain to train harder than you would solo, the beauty of community.
They’ve recently launched a new Thailand fitness and wellness retreat coming next year so now is as great a time as ever to get involved as the brand continues to soar.
Regulate
Regulate is a London calisthenics club that emphasises that no experience or skill is required to join just a willingness to learn and push yourself!
One thing that stands out is their goal to really encourage Dads to get involved too, and they are. Watch their make Dad bods great again vid here.
Croydon Calisthenics
This East Croydon club is a dedicated space for sharing calisthenics knowledge, progressing and having fun expressing yourself through calisthenics / bodyweight movement.
It should be noted how they’ve gone above and beyond to advocate for their local area working with the Mayor of Croydon to design and implement a new outdoor gym in Addiscombe Recreation Ground.
Built by Barz
Built by Barz is a free calisthenics community organising meet-ups & battles open to beginners to advanced across all of London to Watford for men and women of all ages.
Recent highlights includes when their members met up to do 30,000, yes 30,000 dips collectively for World Dip Day. The energy and commitment is unmatched when they all link up and the group keeps on growing.
You’ll occasionally find them doing Pilates session, hikes and walk and talks too.
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More on the way…
Triathlon
A triathlon is a super rewarding multisport event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running.
A true full-body workout, it builds robust cardiovascular health that demands discipline structure and endurance.
Get started now with these social clubs.
A triathlon is a super rewarding multisport event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running.
A true full-body workout, it builds robust cardiovascular health and demands discipline structure and endurance.
Get started now with these social clubs.
1OIRONWOMEN
10Ironwomen started in October 2018 when ten friends signed up to Ironman Barcelona. Some had never completed a triathlon before and didn’t own a bike. Others had never swam in the sea and a few hadn’t run a marathon. But their mission was clear - prove Ironman events are not, as the name might suggest, just for men.
Now a British Triathlon affiliated club, they’ve built a community for women to meet like-minded new friends and training buddies all inspiring meeting across Bristol, London and Edinburgh.
Check their socials where you can see the inspiring stories of their members and how you can get involved.
WOMENINTRIUK
Women in Tri Uk is a registered UK charity building inclusive, women-led triathlon spaces. A community built by women for women, supporting both first-timers and experienced athletes across swim, bike, run, and triathlon.
They are committed to helping women find their way into the sport, build confidence, and stay there.
You can find Women in Tri UK sessions in London, Bristol, and York, with coached sessions and other community meet-ups led by SBR Leaders
I’ve not forgotten the men! This is just the beginning.
Pilates
Pilates is a well loved exercise designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, and enhance flexibility.
It promotes mindful breathing and precise, controlled movements.
Now, if you’re looking for people to go with then look no further.
Pilates is a well loved exercise designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, and enhance flexibility.
It promotes mindful breathing and precise, controlled movements.
Now, if you’re looking for people to go with then look no further.
She Abides Collective
Pilates in the presence of God. She Abides Collective is a Christ-centered health and wellness community for women. Making room for heavenly worship and an atmosphere that will lift your spirit and heart rate.
Their founder Eden has a heart to serve women in discovering the fullness of honouring God with their body, spirit and mind.
MIREMBEFITNESS
One for the Brummies, Mirembefitness is the home where Caitlin brings her fitness experience and Mat pilates to life in her group classes.
On socials you’ll find she is super supportive answering questions in her Tiktok’s comments and honestly sharing her calisthenics jouney.
She also specialises in Pre & Post Natal Exercise.
Get in touch with this budding PT and be among the first to experience what won't stay a hidden gem for long.
More on the way…
Track
Track is a great way to get into running. Advantageous for boosting muscle and bone strength, cardiovascular endurance and calorie burn with lessened repetitive impact on your knees and ankles compared to hard concrete road.
What's more, track meets have a unique energy that makes them perfect for social clubs—and the clubs below are embracing it.
The beloved sport of track is global, accessible and superb for your overall health.
Advantageous for boosting muscle and bone strength, cardiovascular endurance and calorie burn with lessened repetitive impact on your knees and ankles compared to hard concrete road.
What's more, track meets always have a unique energy that makes them perfect for social clubs—the clubs below are embracing it.
Sprnt Club
Sprnt Club is bringing together sprinting, music and community where people of all abilities can train, connect and get fitter together.
As they grow their events get bigger and better and the journey they’re on is drawing more and more eyes.
You can find them at Battersea Park Millennium Arena every Tuesday 8pm.
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SIDEQUESTS hq
This is one is for the Manny massive. Friday nights under the track lights is the place to be. A group that knows how to train hard and have fun.
The pristine track by the Etihad stadium is a gorgeous backdrop to motivate your interval runs and blow some end of week steam.
Dedicated to go beyond physical wellbeing, they also hold space for mental health and resiliency. In their collab with Alex Hayock Wilson he shared with the group how he trained his mind AND body to win his first Olympic Championships, watch here.
Watchout out for when they come to a city near you too as they keep growing but until then if you’re around in Manchester then it’s defo worth stopping by.
Watch this track…
Badminton & Tennis
Badminton and Tennis are brilliant sports to get your heart beating, feet moving and socialise amongst good people and good vibes.
Find your third space here.
Badminton and Tennis are brilliant sports to get your heart beating, feet moving and socialise amongst good people and good vibes.
Find your third space here.
Ready Rally
If you’re in Essex or in East London and you don’t already know about about Ready Rally the let me introduce you to this community of friends organising Badminton club that’s making waves.
They’ve already done collabs on collabs with other social clubs for padel, pilates, sportsday, chess and more so they really know how to keep things fresh and fun.
Connect and compete in a sport you may already love or learn to love as all abilities are welcome in this community.
Rise and Ralley
Established in 2024, this Badminton community has really put on for the sport already working with the official badminton England.
Their social media clips of the members during and before games are hilarious showcasing the team spirit and genuine friendships formed are what makes them stand out. And when the weather is warm they take the good vibes outside, watch their sports day here.
You can find Rise and Rally in North London & East London, currently meeting up every Tuesday & fortnightly Saturday. Pree the link in their bio to signed up!
Shecanserve
Since 2024, SheCanServe has been advocating for more Women to get involved in the world of Tennis with qualified tennis coaches with 15+ years experience.
Two years later, the club has become a place where members can challenge themselves, improve their fitness, and grow in confidence while being supported by friends in a strong community.
In 2025 they brought 16 girls to watch the HSBC Women’s Championships giving many a memory of watching tennis live for the first time.
You can be assured that with this group you will get a brilliant opportunity to grow your skills and engage with the sport.
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RACKETS & Rhythms
Rackets & Rhythms is a padel and tennis community serving up good vibes with their meetups every saturday in Danson Park 12-3pm.
Coming off a breakthrough year partnering with On, Redbull, FourFive and Drip and hosting Padel events you can expect a lot for years to come with this social club.
BlacktennismentorsUK
BlackTennis Mentors Uk creates spaces where more people can learn, play, and enjoy tennis in addition to addressing long-standing inequalities in the sport.
The 2024 recipient of the Tennis Foundation Community Tennis Award sees tennis as a powerful tool for personal development, education, and social change. Thus, they supports children, young people, adults, and aspiring coaches from underrepresented backgrounds.
See what they’re up to next and how you can be involved on their social media linked below and check their website here for their blog and podcast.
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Deuce Club UK
Sports day
Relive sports day all over again and ignite your imagination with fun games and competitive team spirit.
Relive sports day all over again and ignite your imagination with fun games and competitive team spirit.
Startline
Startline are bringing the nostalgia, the vibes and the people together with their sportsday events that are selling out.
Kendrea and Jody’s vision was to create a space where adults can become kids again and leave the stress of work at the door and they’re winning more and more people to the movement.
Follow their incredible journey and recapture the bliss of being a child.
Stay tuned…
Multisports & Other
Discover everything from golf to go karting, or, if you prefer, social club communities that try a bit of it all.
Try a sport you’ve never even dreamed of and surprise everyone, including yourself.
Discover everything from golf to go karting, or, if you prefer, social club communities that try a bit of it all.
Try a sport you’ve never even dreamed of and surprise everyone, including yourself.
WCFE
WCFE (We coming for everything) is quickly becoming an unmissable event. This is thanks in part to the undeniable energy each promo paints and how they somehow keep upping their game.
Free food, live DJ and cash prizes, spectator or participating tickets, team spirit and vibes. Someone said community day events like this were missing in London and WCFE said BET.
Check their socials for the dodgeball and sports day events lined up for summer.
The Dodge Club
Hear me out, a dodgeball experience event might just be the spice your life is missing…
Slick production and energetic crowds give a Dodge Club event a feel less like a local game and more like a major sporting occasion- it's an atmosphere they've perfected.
You may already have seen the dodgeball resurgence with Millennials and Gen Z on your fyp and if you’re still on the fence, what’s the harm in trying, newcomers are regular at these events. Few sports combine high stakes, fast-paced action and team competition quite like it.
They’re based in London but I can tell it won’t be long till they expand to other cities.
A great community to have fun and meet people and they’ll even host your birthday.
Side Quests HQ
This is one is for the Manny massive. Friday nights under the track lights is the place to be. A group that knows how to train hard and have fun.
The pristine track by the Etihad stadium is a gorgeous backdrop to motivate your interval runs and blow some end of week steam.
Dedicated to go beyond physical wellbeing, they also hold space for mental health and resiliency. In their collab with Alex Hayock Wilson he shared with the group how he trained his mind AND body to win his first Olympic Championships, watch here.
Watchout out for when they come to a city near you too as they keep growing but until then if you’re around in Manchester then it’s defo worth stopping by.
Black on the Green Golf
Black professionals using golf as a way to connect, learn a new skill and build genuine friendships outside of work is what Black on the Green Golf is all about.
Experience even more with golf getaways like their last trip to Morocco and be immersed in a blend of sport, culture, and adventure.
So, if you’re a working professional looking to get into golf, expand your network and find community, this is your sign.
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The Sports Mob
The Sports Mob exists for fun, social and sporting interaction. Get involved with badminton, dodgeball and more with this fairly new community.
The south London multi sport club isn’t limited to just their Mob Days, you can join their groupchat and get informed of their next events, contest results and stay connected.
More to follow!
Football
The beautiful game is a perfect place to belong in a team, have fun and stay fit. These clubs embody that and more, find your new home now.
The beautiful game is a perfect place to belong in a team, have fun and stay fit. These clubs embody that and more, find your new home now.
SZN FC
If you’re looking to kick ball, meet new people, get invited to Nike and Under Armour sponsored events and develop your game then this club could be for you.
Szn fc is a welcoming womens football community where you can get structured training and competitive games.
Watch their 1 year anniversary vid here.
More to follow!
Netball
Netball is a game of sharp passing, clever movement, sportsmanship, teamwork, quick thinking and skill.
Find a home here to rediscover the sport you used to love and play with peers competitively or simply for fun.
Netball is a game of sharp passing, clever movement, sportsmanship, teamwork, quick thinking and skill.
Find a home here to rediscover the sport you used to love and play with peers competitively or simply for fun.
NetballNoire
NetBeats Club
Netbeats club is friendly netball community based in Barking, East London. The vibes are on and off the court as the fun continues in their spirited socials.
They are open to all levels of play, so whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned player, you’re welcome to join the fun.
Come back soon for updates 🙏
Run clubs
Be known and know others in a social fitness community
Run clubs swept the world during the pandemic and are officially here to stay. A great place to train for your fund-raising 10k, getting more fit and to socialise.
No fancy gear or memberships needed just show up, what are you waiting for?????
You’ll find clubs mainly from London but also Brum, Essex and Manchester.
CLUB ONE PERCENT
A energetic west London run club that in just over a year has built a strong community with collaborations with JD, On and boasted trips to Morocco and Paris.
They also host calisthenics sessions before their runs on Mondays at Paddington Recreational Grounds, both will liven up the start of your week.
Their motto is all about improving by 1% every day—pushing each other mentally and physically through fitness. With standout storytelling and peak production, it feels like something more like a movement. If you needed anymore convincing take a look at their ‘Strong Her’ video.
ROCUP
The Rocup runners cruising through Bullring on a Sunday morning has become a Brum staple and one I hope never stops. Rocup is a well established run club, hosting events with upwards 1,000, amassing 20k on the gram and partnering with Gymshark.
The founder Rudy O’Halloran started the club, inspired by a cellmate who introduced him to his lifestyle of structure and discipline, eventually convincing him to join him in his 5 am workouts. A testament to the infectious power of a disciplined life. Now, Rudy has stirred that passion to his whole city.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, old or young, male or female; Rocup accommodates all, uniting people, motivating people and uplifting people. Check out their mini series ‘Run your mouth’ to hear more.
Genesis Collectives
PURESPORT
A supplement company? An apparell brand? Runclub? Puresport does it all.
One of London’s biggest run clubs you can find yourself immersed in the gorgeous city views as you pace yourself to a PB or just a casual chit-chat run. The brand is known for its fun and light-hearted crowd and strong connection with the running community and fitness influencers. This is a club that will you can make friends and be inspired.
You can join either the run club in Hackney or Clapham from the links below.
PANA RUN CLUB
You might have already seen Pana Run Thursdays recaps plastered on your feed already but if you haven’t let me introduce a run club that has energy for days. Since they emerged post pandemic they have kept the momentum strong and grown only larger and larger, a real mark of their consistency and strong culture. A vibrant run session awaits those who tap in to this lively group, in addition to incredible support and now even stylish long sleeves; the sky is the limit.
The electric group starts with a pre-runs stretch before kicking off a 3.5km to 5km run on Thursdays at 7 pm in Northumberland Alley. Go at the pace you feel comfortable and rest assured you will likely be one of many first timers.
If you fancy a longer weekend run then meet them on sundays at 10.30 am with an 11 am start at Rembrandt Gardens, Little Venice.
Read more about the four friends who founded the group to get people together and have fun on their substack.
NAIVE RUN CLUB
As the name suggests this really is a beginner friendly run club that is light hearted. You can run as well as walk because getting started, nobody expects you to have the endurance to run continuously and there’s no shame in that.
If running is something less of a lifestyle and you refuse to get bogged down by the strava jargon then this is definitely for you.
Prepare for an early 7am start at their Clubhouse for a quick warm-up before heading out on a 5.5km loop over Wandsworth Bridge and Putney Bridge, afterwards enjoy a coffee 20% off and occasional freebies from brands they collab with to chomp on during your post-run chit-chat.
Runnpac
MINDFUL STRIDES
A community designed for you to connect through movement, nature and wellness through hikes, walks, social runs and recovery sessions and fitness classes
The Mindful Strides x Goodrays event, - which featured a 5K social run, followed by a free recovery session with sauna + ice bath - was a hit and a strong example of how they’re raising the bar.
So if you want to be apart of pre race dinners, park escape walks, badminton meetups alongside your regular group runs then this may be the place for you.
Outsdrz
Outsdrz is an Essex run group where you can join long runs, 5ks and 10ks all in the space of community. This local club is ideal for those seeking to enhance their running and connect in a light-hearted and fun atmosphere.
The turnout in less than a year shows how much the space was needed, and supported by an inspiring and creative team, the sky is the limit.
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rUN tO sHRED
Sunday morning social runs with run to shred was launched in January this year and has turned into a thriving running lifestyle community.
They’ve smashed Nike events and partnered with wellness brands, expanding their sights beyond running with studio strength training events.
Brked OFF
Running since ‘23, Brked Off has built an impressive community that’s drawn over 10k across their socials. Rain or shine they show up and show out in huge numbers.
Their socials document the community’s journey, capturing everything from landmark trips to Barcelona and Lisbon to the raw emotion of marathon days all captured by some super talented photographers.
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More to come soon (especially outside of London).
Dance
It All Begins Here
Dance is an amazing way to get your whole body moving, have fun and be in a great community.
So whether its something that comes natural to you or a new skill to conquer find your new club below.
BSB.COLLECTIVE
Bible Salsa & Bachata is a new beginner-friendly dance class that promises to teach you new moves, footwork and rhythm. A welcoming space that’s bringing a fresh faith perspective, dance is for this group not just a way of meeting up and having fun but also honouring God in praise through dancing! Checkout their insta for the announcement of the next class.
Pump and Praise
Pump and Praise presents exercise in a completely new light with classes led by a team with a heart for Jesus pouring their love, time and faith to all the women who come.
The classes are a bit reminiscent of aerobic classes like Zumba and the energy in the room will definitely get your feet moving.
In just over a year this Women’s community, led by founder and health coach Brooke Odun, has grown massively going from studios to Box Park takeovers with regular socials and games nights held throughout the year.
Watch this space!
Outdoors
It All Begins Here
Touch grass, it’s that simple!
Souls & Soles
Soul & Soles is a community focused charity whose goal is to support connection, wellbeing and personal growth.
There’s a refreshing genuineness to their group that gives each hike a sense of adventure and joy that I’m sure is why they’ve grown so quickly.
Come for the sunrise hike but also try their relaxed run club and creative workshops like their recent matcha making class.
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Summit Seekrs
A good hike with serene scenes and good company does wonders for ones mood. Summit seekrs makes it happen organising slow-paced wellbeing walks connecting people with each other and nature.
They’ve also honourably partnered with charities like Mind and recently Cianna’s smiles fundraising for Sickle cell awareness.
Their founder is a well travelled hiker and in the space of just over two years has made something special that you should, in this instance, run not walk to.
Hear her heart for her hobby here.
Walk This Way
This hiking community based in London are all about building friendships and opening the outdoors for all. Their thoughtfully captured film photography brings each trip to life with a nostalgic warmth and charm of a family holiday to Alicante when you were 12.
With nearly 8k on the gram they’ve kept a consistent line up of hikes for their community as well as an interesting partnership with outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx.
Adventurous club
If you want to kick the adrenaline up a gear then this social club is the place for you. Cave tours, white-water rafting, climbing, theme parks, paint ball, you name it they’ve done it or are probably planning it soon.
Take the hassle out of organising and fretting if the holiday makes it out the groupchat and go meet the people on the trip as they
Check their socials and make memories in what is - in my opinion - a very underrated social club.
NUFF SAID
Nuff said is a thriving 21+ hiking crew regularly visiting stunning sights across the UK.
With hikes to Amersham Chess Valley, Peak District, Margate and the always popular Seven Sisters they have curated a community drawing regulars and new people again and again.
Running for over two years now they’re set for even more memories and connections and you’ll be met with welcome arms.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GIRLS UK
Led by a 14 women strong team the Outdoors Adventures Girl Club is an experienced host of outdoor events in all regions of the UK and even overseas with trips planned to the Swiss Alps, Madeira Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand and more.
A group for all ages this club has women as young as 20 and as old as 72 attend their weekend and day trips so whatever your age you will feel welcome.
They have a following of over 40k on Instagram and have become perhaps the most established third space for women seeking friendship, connection and time to recharge in the outdoors.
CITY GIRL HIKES
Tiffany started city girl Hikes when she moved to London where she struggled to find the community she wanted to enjoy the outdoors… so she simply created it.
Now, the community she always wanted is setting off to Snowdonia Wales for Adventure weekend trips and Chipotle sponsored Surrey hikes.
So if you like scenic strolls in deer parks then this community for women who love the outdoors could be for you.
Follow their socials to keep up with their next foray into nature.
The Weekly Stroll
If you’re looking for something more slow paced, casual and simple, then this is the third space for you. Meet the Weekly Stroll fam who meet in London once a week to exploring new parks and neighbourhoods.
The walking club phenomenon is effortlessly simple, social and accessible; walking perhaps is underrated nowadays, but nonetheless a wonderful form of being mobile and enjoying nature.
Hear Sumaya’s inspiriting story of why she started the space after navigating people-pleasing, toxic friendships and London loneliness as she moved to the capital solo, linked here.
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Off-Peak Adventures club
Off-peak Adventures Club is a community designed for you to connect through nature and outdoors. Explore scenic canal paths and stunning hiking trails with this adventure club amongst spectacular views and a more mature crowd.
Their page helpfully includes lots of informative content for those new to hikes to understand pace, maps and more.
AFK Club
AFK stands for Away from keyboard and that’s their goal- less screen time more adventure.
It’s more than needed. American journalist Derek Thompson, documented an alarming finding: face-to-face socialising among under-25s has fallen by 40 to 50 per cent since 2003. I’m sure you can guess why.
AFK understands face-to-face interaction produces effects that digital contact cannot replicate.
Connect in real life with their walks, hikes, badminton, dodgeball and more with this exciting social club.
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Hike United
Hike United meet on hikes all over England, Wales, Scotland with past hikes including Lews-Seaford, Haselmere, Shalford and Luds Curch.
The founder is a scout leader whose heart is for people to simply feel free to make friends, enjoy the outdoors and improve their mental health, I can cheers to that.
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Hyke it up
Hyke It Up is the hiking community for millenials. They meet up once a month across different locations in the U.K to get fit and explore the outdoors while networking and meeting new people.
Sensationally, after just two hikes, they grew to over 6,000 members; all from an impulse idea in back in 2024.
Watch this hilarious clip from their Seven sisters hike here and follow their socials for their next trip.
More to come!