NEW: Halloween Hever Hike: Castle Ghosts, Grounds & Ghoulish Fun

DESCRIPTION

Join us for a spooktacular autumn hike through the Kent countryside as we walk from Oxted to the historic Hever Castle – just in time for their Halloweenf estivities!
🍂 Following a scenic 18 km route along the Greensand Way, taking in rolling hills, wooded paths, and classic countryside views dressed in their autumn best.
🎃 Our destination is Hever Castle, where Halloween fun awaits – including a spooky pumpkin trail, themed displays, costumed characters, and more. Entry to the castle grounds is not included in the event, so please purchase your ticket in advance directly from the Hever Castle website.
🕒 We’ll aim to arrive around 3:00: PM, giving you plenty of time to explore the Halloween festivities

WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO
Distance: 18k
Ascent: c. 238m
Estimated Duration (approx): ** 5 hours walking**
Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting Point: London Victoria Station, in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are (see pic in URL), and I'll send a photo of the location on the morning of the event in the Whatsapp group.
**Assembly Time: Tbc - times not available yet
Move to the departure platform at: Tbc - times not available yet
The train departs at: Tbc - times not available yet
The train arrives at: Tbc - times not available yet

We'll aim to arrive Victoria for: Tbc - times not available yet

Pricing Info:

• £30 per person – includes hike + train travel. Book by 11:59 PM on Tuesday before the event to guarantee your spot at this £30 discounted price - after this time there might or might not be limited £30 tickets left upon checking event.
• Want to join for the hike only? Message me privately on Meetup to pay £10 anytime.*

HIKE INCLUDES

• Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
• PayPal fees

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Travel costs (unless you selected that payment option)
• Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
• Souvenirs
• Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup
• Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit.

RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (full list)

• Suitable hiking shoes or boots
• Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
• Water [2L recommended]
• Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
• Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
• Camera & Phone
• Picnic lunch and snacks

CANCELLING/REFUNDS

Please update your RSVP to say ‘No’ if your plans change. Others can then take advantage of the newly available place.
Let the organiser know via a meetup message when have RSVP’d ‘No’
If the hike is full, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event and request a refund, less the PayPal/Meetup fees. You must provide your email for the PayPal account and transaction reference.

QUESTIONS
If you have any other questions, please check out our FAQ page; if you are still unsure, contact the event organiser as shown on this event page.
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