Chiltern Explorers - Hikes, Walking Weekends, Socials

Westhumble, Polesden Lacey & Ranmore Common – Short Country Hike

Sat, Jun 13 · 1:15 PM BST

Dorking (Main) Train Station - Southern Railway, Station Approach, Dorking, GB

Walk length 9miles/15km approx. Circular.

A chance to explore a section of the North Downs with panoramic views from the Ranmore Common.

Ranmore Common is a wooded area just above the UKs largest vineyard at Denbies. The walk also passes the striking St. Barnabas Church, built by the famous English Gothic revival architect George Gilbert Scott who built the stunning former Midland Grand Hotel now part of St Pancras railway station in London.

The walk also goes past the village of Westhumble with a ruined chapel built during the late 12th century.

The walk follows a part of the North Downs Way,
a long distance footpath of 156 miles long running along the chalk ridge of the North Downs.

THIS HIKE IS SHORT IN LENGTH BUT DOES CONTAIN SOME HILL CLIMBS SUCH RANMORE COMMON.

Please bring snacks and water for the walk, we will probably have a short coffee break at the visitor centre at Polesden Lacey. The walk should finish at about 6.00pm but maybe slightly earlier or later.

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee. For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

Transport and meeting please read..

Various meeting points see below..

Train from London: Meet outside the main WHSmith next to the rail information point and Pret A Manager on the main concourse at Waterloo Station from 11.45am to get the 12.23pm train that gets to Dorking main station for 13.14pm for the walk to start (see photo below) We need time to get tickets/group saves so please be prompt (3-9 people with a group save). Train ticket from £12.70 return.

At Dorking. Meet outside Dorking Main Station for the walk to start at 13.15am (after the train from London arrives). Saturday Parking at Dorking main station is £4.10. Some side roads such as Calvert Road a short walk away are free (please check any restrictions before parking).

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.

Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

Whiteleaf Hill, Beacon Hill & Cream Teas – Afternoon Country Hike

Sun, Jun 14 · 1:30 PM BST

Princes Risborough Station, Station Approach, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire., HP27 9DN, GB

Walk length 9miles/14km approx. Circular.

A hike with a great variety of scenery with fine views from the summit of Whiteleaf Hill and a chance to explore the countryside around Grangelands Pulpit Hill Nature Reserve.

This is a shortish afternoon walk with the chance to have a church cream tea break!

The walk passes through a number of woods and scenic Chiltern countryside and uses a number of important footpaths including parts of the Ridgeway, an ancient track described as one of Britain's oldest roads and the more recent Alyesbury Ring.

Princes Risborough is a small country town that lies between the Vale of Aylesbury and the Western Escarpment of the Chiltern Hills, on the route of the pre-Roman Upper Icknield Way and is dominated by a chalk hill carving, the Whiteleaf Cross.

The walk should finish about 5pm however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.

THIS IS A SUBSTANTIAL HIKE IN LENGTH AND WITH A NUMBER OF HILL CLIMBS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.

Cost

£7 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal ([colin45@hotmail.co.uk](mailto:colin45@hotmail.co.uk)) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer.

Train:
Ticket with a third off this with a group save or network railcard should be £19approx.

Meeting
Meet outside Princes Risborough Train Station for the hike to start just after the train from London arrives at 13.25pm.
At London Marylebone Rail Station: Meet from 12.15pm at London Marylebone to get the 12.42pm train that gets to Princes Risborough for 13.25pm (you may have to queue for groupsaves). Meet close to the WHSmiths (see photo below).

The organizer is not taking the train but will meet you at Princes Risborough.

For parking the station charges but nearby roads are free on Sundays such as Manor Park Avenue.
We may go for drinks at the end of the walk.

Please make a note of the organizers number - Colin 07709305681.

Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

Windmills, Devils & Swim – Long Hilly Country Hike

Sat, Jun 20 · 10:35 AM BST

Hassocks Station, Station Approach West,, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 6JD., GB

Walk length 16miles/25km Linear

A picturesque route from the village of Hassocks via the Clayton windmills of Jack and Jill to Devil's Dyke and then down to Shoreham-by-Sea via Edburton Hill along the South Downs Way with panoramic views towards the sea.

Features..

The impressive Clayton windmills also known as Jack and Jill which were both built during the early 19th century and are Grade I and II listed.

Devil's Dyke a 100m deep dry valley on the South Downs Way and a major local tourist attraction since the late 19th century. Another windmill coming back into Brighton,
Blatchington Windmill which is a grade II listed smock windmill.

This hike is a chance to explore the South Downs down to the seaside town and port of Shoreham-by-Sea and perhaps have a quick dip in the sea which is also close to a pub.

Meeting
The hike is linear from Hassocks to Shoreham-by-sea and starts from Hassocks rail Station at 10.35am.

Meeting at London: Meet from 9.00am at London Bridge Train station to get the 9.35am train arriving at Hassocks at 10.32am.

At London getting group saves at 9.00am (may have to queue, please be prompt so we can get tickets and board the train when announced they can get busy).

The meeting point is London Bridge Train Station. Meet next to the main ticket office opposite the WHSmith. See photo below.
Please try to use facilities before arriving at Hassocks which has limited facilities.

Its is best to get a return to Brighton (Thameslink super off peak should be under £16 with a network card or group save (we get off at Hassocks). Then get a single from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton for the return journey. Should be £5 or less with a group save or network railcard
Cost/Meetup/organize fee: £7 cash on the day or you can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please do friends and family to avoid charges).

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681..

Walking Safety

Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.