🔴🤫Silent & Mindful Hike: Gomshall via Hackhurst Downs

A hike via Hackhurst Downs with its beautiful, protected chalk grassland nature reserve in Surrey, part of the North Downs, famous for rare butterflies (like Adonis Blue) and wildflowers (like Wild Basil)...

... in silence, practicing mindfulness as a group. Focusing inwards and tuning into our breath, steps, sounds and surroundings, we let nature speak more clearly. Silent hiking helps us reduce stress, sharpen awareness, and feel connected, not only to the earth beneath us, but to each other, without needing words.

Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature

🔇 We’ll start the silence where the trail begins, pausing at prayer/lunch, before continuing the silent hike until reaching the end of the trail and head into town. You will be provided with details at the beginning.

🔴 SILENT HIKE:
📏 23km (14.2 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 610m
💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h
🚥 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.

📍 Waterloo: Opposite Platform 3
🔄 Start/End: Gomshall / [Waterloo Station or Blackfriars]

⌚Meet from 8:11am, the train departs at 8:45am [ 1 change at Guildford: 9:36 | arrives > 9:52am at Gomshall | Return may be to Blackfriars or Waterloo 3:52pm or 5:01pm respectively]

* We are purchasing tickets via Waterloo (more expensive) to allow flexibility for return trains. We will be against the clock to make the earlier train!

🎟️ Train Tickets: You are welcome to purchase your own ticket. It is best to purchase with a Network Rail Card or group discount. Purchasing on the day is recommended. Note:
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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 Thusday that week / ~£18.10 )
PLEASE MAKE SURE NO FEE IS CHARGED (Send as Friends & Family).

Confirm via below once you've made the payment with your Meetup Name:
📱 My WhatsApp.
⌛Deadline: Friday: 9:01pm

ℹ️ I cannot issue refunds once I've purchased your ticket.
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🚻 Waterloo / Onboard train only
🧎 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" / late removers 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.
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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