What we’re about
This group organises walks that are fun and sociable. It is the "sister" meetup of Countryside Hiking (which has over 3,000 members). The hikes for this group are focused more on longer distances and at a faster pace.
The hikes will be between 8-20 miles and will incorporate time to view the scenery, network with fellow walkers and spend time at a pub during the day. The walk will be at the core of the "event", but socialising and seeing new things will be equally important. I look forward to seeing you at a future meetup
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Druids Grove The Yew Tree Forest Garlic FieldsBoxhill and Westhumble station, Dorking£8.00
Druids Grove The Yew Tree Forest & Garlic Fields
SATURDAY APRIL 5th 11.15 am Start
Boxhill & Westhumble Station
A short hike but several ascents and the chance to pick fresh garlic
This is a delightful hike through quintessential Surrey countryside encompassing stunning views over the Surrey hills.
Terrain: Several ascents. Bring good quality hiking boots
At the end of the hike you'll have the opportunity to return to the station or extend the walk by about another 2 miles to Denbies Vineyards and back to the station if you wish.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cross a picturesque meadow, an ancient bridge and pass several cattle farms
Hike through the famous Yew Tree Forest and the Spooky Druid's
Grove where you'll see 1000+ year old treesPass the huge Norbury park estate of the former pioneer of family planning clinics and Leopold Salomans (previous owner of Boxhill)
Walk beside the quaint river Mole & a large expanse of garlic fields
Length: 6.5 miles approx + (2 miles) Optional walk to Vineyards and back
Elevation Gain: 250 m (There will be several ascents and 1 descent)
Walking pace: Brisk
Time : 4-5 hrs approx (can be more or less dependent on group speed)
Bring a packed lunch & plenty of waterThere are NO PUBLIC TOILETS at the station or along the route
Parking
Very limited parking is available at Boxhill station, more parking opposite the Stepping stones pub (along the road)
Train
Catch the train from London Waterloo www.trainline.com
Hike fee: £8.00
Bank transfer to
Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
Ref: Name / Druids message me and I'll register youStart time: 11.15 am (We will wait until the train from London Waterloo gets in)
Finish time : 16.00 (Approx, can be earlier depends on group walking speed )
Hike leader: Amit (0776 019 8360)
- The Charming Chilterns - The Roald Dahl HikeGreat Missenden, Great Missenden£7.00
Great Missenden Circular - The Roald Dahl Hike
Great Missenden Station
Saturday April 12th 11.15 am
An amazingly scenic hike through quintessential Chilterns countryside. We'll go through woods, farms and along the way admire stunning natural scenery replete with rolling hills and quaint walking trails. Great Missenden where the hike starts is also the home to the famous author Roald Dahl (Charlie & The Chocolate factory).
Highlights
Walk through the delightful town of Great Missenden and hike in the foot steps of Roald Dahl and past quaint half timbered houses and historic churches
Traverse amazing rolling hills, farms and woodlands in a very scenic part
of the Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding Natural BeautyThe landscape features rounded chalk hills with clay caps, steep-sided valleys cut through the hills and the River Misbourne which runs through the village
Missenden Abbey & St Peter & Paul's Church (Grave of Roald Dahl)
STATS
Length: 14 miles (22 km)
Pace: Brisk
Time: About 6 hours
Start time: 11.15 am
End time: 18.00 pm (Could be earlier depends on speed of group)
Hike fee: £8
Payable to
Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
ref: Name / RoaldHike leader: Shira (07801 492106)
TRAIN
Trains from London Marylebone www.trainline.com
CAR
Parking available at Great Missenden station
