Brentwood Social Night Hike

Perfect for solo walkers and beginners

Join us for a relaxed 5km night hike through the woodlands and countryside around Warley, followed by optional food or drinks at The Greyhound pub with the group.

Walking after dark gives familiar trails a completely different feel. With quieter paths, woodland trails and headtorches lighting the way, it’s a great way to experience the countryside at night while enjoying the relaxed, social atmosphere of an Essex Adventures hike.

Important: You must bring a torch or headtorch as the route will be walked in darkness.

Is this hike for me?

This relaxed 5km circular route is perfect for all levels of fitness.

Whether you're completely new to hiking or just looking for a different way to spend an evening outdoors, the pace is relaxed, friendly and sociable.

The walk takes around 1–1.5 hours, finishing back at The Greyhound, where anyone who wants to can stay for optional food or drinks with the group.

Coming Alone?

Don't worry most people do.

We know walking into something new can feel a little daunting, but you'll be greeted by Jack and the Essex Adventures team, and before long you'll be chatting away with the rest of the group.

Everyone starts somewhere, and our community is built around making people feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

The Need-to-Knows

Start location: The Greyhound Pub, Magpie Ln, Little Warley, Brentwood CM13 3DZ

Hike Start Time: Arrival at 6:50pm for a 7:00pm prompt start

Difficulty: Social/ Easy, the route takes around 1–1.5 hours with a relaxed, friendly pace.

Post-Hike: Optional food or drinks at The Greyhound with the group.

What’s included?

Guided hike led by the Essex Adventures team

Full support throughout the walk

Full kit list provided upon booking

Access to the Essex Adventures community and a dedicated event group

What do I need to bring?

Yourself – Free parking is available at The Greyhound. The pub is also a short taxi journey from Brentwood Station on the Elizabeth line.

Water – Around 1 litre is recommended.

Suitable footwear – Much of the route is off-road, so walking boots or suitable hiking footwear are strongly recommended. Trainers rarely survive Essex mud...

Torch or headtorch – Essential. The route will be walked in darkness, so everyone attending must bring their own torch or headtorch.

Suitable layers – Evening temperatures can drop quickly, so please dress appropriately for the weather and bring an additional layer if needed.

Money for food or drinks – Completely optional, but we'd love you to join us at The Greyhound after the hike.

Limited Spaces

To keep our hikes friendly, sociable and personal, spaces are limited.

Book early to avoid missing out.

Any Questions?

Please check out our FAQs on the main website, or contact us via Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp.

There’s no such thing as a silly question, we’re always happy to help.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

Community is at the heart of what we do, and feedback from our members helps us make sure we practice what we preach.

"Jacks hikes are very well organised and enjoyable. I have really enjoyed the several I’ve done already and can’t wait for the next one." Katie - Jun25

"I had a great evening at the Essex Adventures night hiking and local business networking event. It was a really refreshing way to meet people. Instead of the usual formal networking setting, we were out in the countryside, enjoying the fresh air, a bit of mud and the occasional boggy patch along the way. The walk finished with a visit to the Theydon Oak, which was a perfect place to warm up and continue the conversations. It was a great opportunity to chat properly with people without everyone staring at their mobile phones, which made the whole experience feel much more relaxed and genuine. A big thank you to Jake for arranging the event. Really well organised and a brilliant idea for bringing local businesses together in a different environment. Looking forward to the next one." Matthew, March 26

"It was a lovely walk with nice people. Would highly recommend and will definitely make it a regular experience" Leza, Sep25

Join Us!

Don’t miss the chance to explore the countryside around Brentwood, get outdoors and meet a great group of people.

We’d love to welcome you along.

Jack & the Essex Adventures Team