Outpost Ongar: Ghost of The Long Lost Central Line, Heritage Steam Train Return.

DESCRIPTION
Join us for a countryside stroll along the ghost of the Central Line! With lots to see along the way including wild deer and pigs. Starting from Epping station, we’ll follow a scenic trail near the disused rail line through fields, woods, and heritage stations, past the worlds oldest wooden church where we can enter and have a look (845AD) finishing in Ongar (where the central line used to go to)
After lunch, the heritage steam/diesel train back to North Weald then herritage bus 339 on the last leg to Epping underground station. This is 17km route so you’ll be back in time to freshen up for your night out.

And here is a quick fire video of my Sunset Seven Sisters trips so can see what sort of thing to expect on day hikes if new to Meetup:
https://youtu.be/olMDRnFvBs0?si=4AIe6KTcq3Ct6Eye

WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO
Distance: *17km route
Estimated Duration (approx): 4 hours walking
Difficulty: *moderate

PROGRAMME
09:00: Start from Epping Underground Station
11:00: Pass North Weald station, near the airfield.
11:10: Some wild deer have been spotted here.
11:45: Pass the ugliest and friendliest pig in the world.
12:00: Pass Blake Hall station (now a mansion, yes someone lives there with a central line platform in there back garden)
12:45: Worlds oldest wooden church where we can enter and have a look (845AD)
13:15–13:30 Arrive in Ongar for lunch
14:00-15:00ish After lunch, the heritage steam/diesel train back to North Weald then herritage bus 339 on the last leg to Epping underground station (both included in price)
15:45 ish or earlier depending on steam train schedule, arrive back at Epping Central line station.

COST
The cost is £30 per person. includes hike and heritage steam/diesel train.

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
• 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

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QUESTIONS
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