🟠🚶🏻 Day Trip & Hike: The Isle of Wight - The Needles 🚉🛳️

Where the journey is the Adventure!

From the heart of London to the Isle of Wight and back in a single day (by public transport). A beautiful coastal hike across the Isle of Wight, following open countryside and clifftop paths. As we approach the western tip of the island, the dramatic chalk stacks of the Needles come into view, offering one of the most striking landscapes in the UK.

⚠️ NOTE: This event is only open to known/selected attendees that are flexible and understand the risks with such a tightly scheduled trip. There is always a chance of delays or missing a connection! Please initially add yourself to the waitlist (taking limited numbers).

🟠 HIKE:
📏 22km (13.6 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 500m
💓 Av. Pace: 5.3km/h!*
[*Strict pace]

📍 Waterloo: Opposite Platform 14
⌚Meet from 08:01, the train departs at 08:26

Schedule:
🚉 08:26: Waterloo > Train to Brockenhurst > 10:37
🚉 10:42: Brockenhurst 10:42 > Lymington Pier > 10:52
🛳️ 11:20 (Gate closes 11:05!): Lymington Pier Ferry to Yarmouth Pier > 12:00
🚶🏻 12:15am: Hike to The Needles (circular)
🛳️ 19:05 (Gate closes 18:50!) Yarmouth Pier to Lymington Pier > 19:45
🚉 19:57: Lymington Pier to Brockenhurst > 20:07
🚉 20:14 Brockenhurst > Waterloo 22:21

🎟️ Train Tickets: It is best to purchase on the day with a Network Rail Card or group disocunt. Purchase an Open Return from Waterloo to Lymington Pier.

🎟️ Ferry Tickets: Book Here . Purchase a return from Lymington Pier to Yarmouth pier. Purchase near the time and check for any update messages first.
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🚻 Waterloo, on-board train, destination.
🧎 Prayer: We will take a breaks on route.

🎒 Essentials:

• Gear: Hiking boots (recommended), hiking socks (or double socks), and layered clothing.
• Food/Water: Packed lunch, snacks, and 1.5–2L of water.
• Tech: Fully charged phone + portable power bank.
• Safety: Emergency whistle + Headtorch (winter).
• Prayer: If you are praying, please ensure you have wudu beforehand. Be ready to join the group promptly to keep us on schedule

📋 Attendance Policy:
When an event has a waiting list, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [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.

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

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