🟠🏞️🚶🏻Hike: Arundel via River Arun, Houghton Forest & Amberley

From the picturesque historical town of Arundel, dominated by its Norman Castle and surrounded by ancient woodlands, traddling the river Arun, one of the fastest flowing rivers in Europe, Arundel is a gateway to the new South Downs National Park.

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📏24km (15 miles)
💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 440m

✊ Reminder: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a paced hike (and not a stroll), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset.

🔄 Start/End: Arundel Station[ / London Victoria]

📍 London Victoria Rail Station (opposite platform 12 )

⌚Meet from 9:01am, the train leaves at 9:35am [arrives 11:02am at Arundel / Return train estimate: 6:14pm]

🎟️ You are welcome to purchase your own ticket on the day. It is best to purchase with a Network Rail card or with a group discount (3+ must travel together).
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🎟️ Only if you would like me to purchase your group ticket (3+ must travel together)

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⏳ Deadline: TBC

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ℹ️ I cannot issue refunds once I've purchased your ticket. May include online booking fee
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🤲 Donation: All of our walks & hikes are free; however, you can donate below if you wish and ALL of the proceeds will go towards supporting the humanitarian relief in Palestine & Lebanon Insha’Allah.
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🚻 Departing Station / On-board train / Arundel Station
🧎 Prayer: We will stop for prayer(s) on route. If you are praying, then you must have/keep wudu and be prepared to join at short notice.
🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/boots, water bottle, packed lunch & snacks to keep you going!
👕 Advisable to have layers, you will get hot when hiking and cold when not - ability to put layeres on/off may keep you more comfortable.
🥾 Hiking boots are recommended.
🧦 Double socks are a good tip for walking/hiking (reduces chance of blisters - if you don't have hiking socks).

🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist/not going to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.
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⛑️ Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.

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🚦 Walk/Hike Levels:
🟢 Easy
🟡 Average
🟠 Moderate
🔴 Challenging
⚫ Very Challenging