Hike For Charity

In cases where a section is less than 16km in length we may increase the distance by combining two sections, or by extending the walk.
See.... London LOOP - Transport for London

Walk facts (section 1)
Length: Approximately 16 km /10 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 4 hours.
Walk grade: Easy, the paths are mainly level.
Weather: Bexley - BBC Weather

Donation to charity: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
Our route will generally follow the route given on the Ramblers website. For info and walk highlights: London Loop section 2 of 24: Old Bexley to Petts Wood

We will also increase the length of the walk to 16km by exploring Petts Wood and Jubilee Country Park Jubilee Country Park Local Nature Reserve .

Pushed for time?
It is possible to shorten the walk by taking buses from Foots Cray (4km) or from Queen Mary’s Hospital in the Chislehurst Road (6km).

Facilities along the route

• There are cafés and pubs at Bexley and Petts Wood. There are also pubs in Foots Cray High Street and in Sidcup Place.
• There is a café and toilets at the Morrisons that is a short distance along Chislehurst Road from Sidcup Place.
• If the weather is fine we will stop to eat our snacks at a convenient outside location. If necessary we will seek shelter in a pub or café.
• At the end of the walk we plan to have a farewell drink before heading for home.

Meeting at
Bexley railway station. We'll be outside the station exit at 11.30 am. We'll start walking at 11.40 am.

TRAVEL
Both Bexley station where we start, and Petts Wood where we finish, are Oyster friendly.
Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.

1. The perilous bit
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.

AND FINALLY

• We're raising money for charity

We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to charity. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

Walk facts
Distance: Approximately 19 km / 11 miles
Duration: Walking time circa 5.5 hours.
Grade: Moderate. We will maintain a steady pace over varied surfaces. There are quite a few hills on this route.
Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
From Wendover station we ascend Coombe Hill to join the The Ridgeway - National Trails.

We’ll then follow The Ridgeway through woodland to our brief mid-morning stop where toilets and refreshments are available.

After our break, we'll continue across open land towards Chequers, the country house of the Prime Minister. Leaving The Ridgeway, we'll walk through Pulpit Nature Reserve and ascend Whiteleaf Hill, for great views over Princes Risborough. We'll stop here to eat our packed lunches.

After lunch, we’ll continue on The Ridgeway to Pulpit Hill and on to Beacon Hill before walking across open land to ascend Coombe Hill to the Boer War Memorial and more great views.

From the Memorial it’s all downhill to the end of our walk and a very well-earned drink at the Shoulder of Mutton, located very close to the railway station.

Meeting at
Wendover railway station. We'll be outside the station exit holding a GOSH banner, please see the photo below.
Meeting time:10.20 am. We'll leave at 10.25 am.

TRAVEL
by train
Train: leaves London Marylebone at 9.27 and arrives into Wendover at 10.16 am.
Get a return to Wendover. A day return is £24.10 but with Groupsave or a Network Railcard, it's £16.05 (times and prices as of 31/5).

There's one train an hour returning to London from Wendover.

Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline

If you're driving there is a car park at Wendover Railway Station HP22 6BX. Use RingGo or APCOA or Parkopedia App. Its currently £5.20 for all day Saturday.

Limited spaces will be available in a car traveling from Reading to Wendover (return). Message Carl R for information.

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.

1. The perilous bit
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.

AND FINALLY

• We're raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

In cases where a section is less than 16km in length we may increase the distance by combining two sections, or by extending the walk.
See.... London LOOP - Transport for London

Walk facts (Section 3)
Length: Approximately 17.5 km /11 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 5 hours.
Walk grade: Easy. Footpaths through commons and parks with some steep slopes and steps.
Weather: Hayes (Bromley) - BBC Weather

Donation to charity: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
For details and walk highlights, please see the Ramblers website
London Loop section 3 of 24: Petts Wood to West Wickham Common

We will increase the length of the walk to 17.5 km by taking a longer route through High Elms Country Park High Elms Country Park Local Nature Reserve

Pushed for time?
It is possible to shorten the walk by taking the bus from Farnborough or Keston and some other points on the route.

Facilities along the route

• There are cafés and pubs at one or two places along the way.
• Café and toilets at High Elms Country Park.
• If the weather is fine we will stop to eat our snacks at a convenient outside location. If necessary we will seek shelter in a pub or café.
• At the end of the walk we plan to have a farewell drink before heading for home.

Meeting at
Petts Wood railway station. We'll be outside the station exit at 11.30 am. We'll start walking at 11.40 am.

TRAVEL
by train
Both Petts Wood station where we start, and Hayes station where we finish, are Oyster friendly.
Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.

1. The perilous bit
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.

AND FINALLY

• We're raising money for charity

We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to charity. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

• Transport in our 7 seat vehicle is charged on actual cost of fuel, parking etc.

• The organisers plan this holiday for the enjoyment of the participants and to raise money for charity, not for profit.

• We ask for a £5 donation for GOSH Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

• You pay for your own accommodation direct. Pay as you go for, food, drinks, personal expenses etc.

How do I secure a place on this trip?

• Just sign up to this Meetup.
• Carl will message you to confirm availability and options.
• Arrange your accommodation & transport and let Carl have details.
• A £10 deposit is required to reserve a seat in our car.
• We will use WhatsApp for communication.
• Pay £5 donation to GOSH.

Your responsibility

• To have suitable hiking clothes & equipment.
• If you are not sure about anything, including your ability to do the walks, please discuss with Carl in advance so that you can make an informed decision.
• You must take full responsibility for your own welfare & safety.
• You sign up for and attend the walks at your own risk. This Meetup group does not have insurances to cover your activity.
• Please do not attend if you do not feel confident to walk on all types of surfaces with steep inclines.

Finally
Please message Carl R if you need additional information.
If you sign up for this trip you will be added to a WhatsApp group.