**Winter gardens, remarkable trees, garden landmarks and good company. Join** ***[AVALANX](https://avalanx.es/?lang=en)***[ ](https://avalanx.es/?lang=en)**[| Secrets of Spain](https://avalanx.es/?lang=en)** on **Sunday 13 December 2026**. *Solo joiners welcome!* 🌳 **DAYTIME: KEW GARDENS WINTER HIKE** Explore Kew’s winter landscapes, **towering trees** and **garden landmarks** on a social circular walk. We’ll link **quieter paths**, seasonal planting and **famous sights**, with short photo stops along the merry way. ✨ **👀 WHAT WE’LL SEE:** 🌱 **Winter Garden, Holly Walk & Grass Garden** 🌳 **Treetop Walkway**, if open and time allows 🌲 **Redwood Grove & Bamboo Garden** ⛩️ **Japanese Landscape Zen** Gardens 🏡 **Minka House & Lake Crossing** **🏩 Temperate House** exteriors **♜ Henry Moore sculptures** 🏯 **Great Pagoda** exteriors 🌴 **Palm House** 🏛️ **Kew Palace** 🐝 **The Hive** ➕ **Loads more:** planning to see everything! 📏 **KEY INFO:** • **Distance:** ≈ 9.6 miles (15.5km), circular • **Ascent:** ≈ 11m • **Duration:** 5 hours with breaks • **Grade:** Moderate by distance • **Pace:** Steady • **Toilets:** Available within Kew • **Group:** Adults 18+ 📍 **MEETING POINT** • **Where:** Kew Gardens - OUTSIDE Victoria Gate - [MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.477806%2C%20-0.290717) • **Meet:** 9:40am \| **Start:** 10am • **Finish:** 3pm \| **Exit by:** 3:15pm Kew Gardens station is ≈ 0.3 miles (500m) away. *Check transport before travelling.* 🍻 **FOOD & SOCIAL TIME:** 🥪 Bring a packed lunch and snacks 🍽️ Optional pub visit afterwards for drinks or food *There’s a four-hour gap before the evening meeting.* **Stay and socialise,** make your own plans or head home. *You can join either activity independently.* 🎄 **OPTIONAL EVENING: CHRISTMAS AT KEW** Fancy staying for the Christmas lights? Join our separate evening social for illuminated trees, sparkling tunnels, projections and music. 👉 **[CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: DETAILS & RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/secrets-

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