Steam trains, film locations, narrow valleys and hidden villages of Kent
Details
Join us for a memorable countryside walk from one of the largest villages in the heart of an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This inspiring route will explore a rolling countryside of narrow valleys, open fields and ancient woodlands, ideal for a refreshing March walk as spring begins to emerge. We’ll visit a classic English village with a church and colourful weather-boarded houses, and pause for lunch at a welcoming farm shop. The walk will also take in Groombridge Place – a beautiful moated estate and film location for Pride and Prejudice – follow a steam railway line, and finish with the option of a well-earned drink at a beautiful country pub.
SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)
Distance: 19km/12 miles linear route
Ascent: 350 metres
Duration: 5 hours walking
Grade: Beginner/Intermediate, along good paths, with some short ups and downs.
COST AND LOGISTICS
Cost: £10
Start: 10.10am Crowborough Station
Finish: 5pm Eridge Station / The Huntsman Pub
Recommended morning train from London
09:07 Dep: London Bridge
10:09 Arr: Crowborough
Recommended train ticket
Off-Peak Day Return to Crowborough
REVIEWS
Trip Advisor | Facebook | MeetUp
PRICE INCLUDES
- Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Travel costs
- Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
- PayPal fees
RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)
- Suitable hiking shoes or boots
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Water - 2 litres recommended
- Waterproof jacket and trousers - no jeans please
- Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
- Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino
CANCELLING/REFUNDS
If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.
QUESTIONS
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