🟠 🚶🏻 Hike: Bagshot via Swinley Forest, Putting Hill & Soggy Bottom

Swinley Forest stretching over 2,600 acres of gentle hills from Bracknell to Crowthorne.

🟠 HIKE:
📏22km (13.6 miles)
💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 350m
🚥 View Walking/Hiking Levels Here

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

🔄 Start/End: Bagshot Station / [Waterloo Station]

📍 Waterloo Station (opposite platform 17)

⌚Meet from 8:31am, the train leaves at 8:50am [arrives 9:59am / Return train estimate: 4:23pm | 1 change at Ascot]

🚉🚗 All regular walks/hikes are free and you are welcome to purchase your own ticket/make your way to the destination station. It is best to purchase tickets on the day as an open return ideally with a Network Rail card or with a group discount.
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🎟️ If you would like me to help purchase your group ticket (3+ must travel together). On the condition you aim to arrive before the platform is announced.

💳 TBC (by Thursday that week, ~£15)
PLEASE MAKE SURE NO FEE IS CHARGED (Send as Friends & Family / otherwise ask for bank details).

⏳ Deadline: TBC
Confirm via below once you've made the payment with your Meetup Name:
📱 My WhatsApp.

ℹ️ I cannot issue refunds once I've purchased your ticket. May include online booking fee
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🚻 Departing Station / On-board train
🧎 Prayer: If you are praying, please have/keep wudu (make it within other breaks) and be prepared to join at short notice.
🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, packed lunch, water bottle (1.5-2L) & snacks to keep you going.
👕 Advisable to have layers.
🥾 Hiking boots recommended.
🧦 Hiking socks/double socks advised (reduces chance of blisters)
🔦 Headlight (winter)
📱 Fully charged mobile + portable charger
🔔 Emergency Whistle

🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.
📊 [why it matters]

⛑️ 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