🔴🚶Hike: Hassocks via Devil's Dyke, Jack & Jill Windmills & The Chattri

⛰️ Join us for a hike with rolling hills and stunning panoramic views from the South Downs, covering the highest point in East Sussex and the longest, deepest, widest dry valley in the UK (likely formed during the last ice age around 10,000 years ago).

🔴 HIKE:
📏 30km (19 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 950m
💓 Av. Pace: 5.1 km/hour

✊ Pace & Purpose: Active Muslims is about focusing on the actual activity. These are paced walks and hikes (not strolls), so please join us with that active mindset and purpose in mind.

📍 London Victoria (Opposite Platform 12)

⌚ Meet from 08:11, the train departs at 08:46 [arrives 09:43 at Hassocks | Return train aimed at 20:02 arrives 20:58 Victoria]

🔄 Start/End: Hassocks Station / London Blackfriars

🚆 Travel & Tickets
All our regular walks & hikes are free to join. You are welcome to arrange your own travel or meet us at the destination station.

Option 1: Buy Your Own Ticket
We recommend buying on the day. Use a Network Railcard or a GroupSave discount where possible. Make sure ticket allows anytime return.
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Option 2: Group Ticket (3+ People)
I can help purchase group tickets to save costs, BUT you must arrive at the station before the platform is announced to collect your physical ticket. To join this:

💳 PayPay Here: TBC by Thusrsday 16th July
Please send via Friends & Family and make sure no fee is charged.

⏳Deadline: TBC
📱 Confirmation: Message on WhatsApp with your Meetup Name once paid.
ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are purchased.
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🚻 Departing Station / On-board train / Destination Station
🎒 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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