Hiking Zen - Along the River Bank

For our October hike, we'll follow a flat riverside route beginning and ending next to Tide Tables Cafe, The Arches, Richmond. 

Join us for Walking Meditation and some gentle Zen practice, followed by a picnic.

Attendance is free and all are welcome.

Zen hiking is not an exercise, but a joy. We walk not to arrive anywhere or to attain anything — we walk just to enjoy walking. We train our mind to stay in the present moment. In doing so, we allow this moment to be a moment of happiness.

- Brother Phap Luu

Please bring:

- A plant-based packed lunch
- You may like to carry with you a lightweight blanket or mat to sit on.

We expect to hike for 2 or 3 miles and will walk rain or shine. Bring appropriate gear for the weather.

It will be a chance to slow down and come back to the present moment, and experience the healing power of mindful walking in a group 🌳💚😌

Book for free

Booking is optional although if you would like to book, it will help us to have some idea of numbers.

Join us each month

On the second Sunday of each month Hiking Zen will be exploring beautiful landscapes around London as well as parks and woodland in town. You can sign up for updates here.

Contact us

Please email us with any questions, suggestions or offers of help hikingzenlondon@gmail.com

We are a diverse community and welcome people of all backgrounds, religions, gender identities, and ways of life. The event is organised by volunteers.

We look forward to walking with you, dear friend 🙏


Photo by Astrid