🟡🚶‍♂️ Day Trip & Walk: Rye Historical Town ➕ Nature Reserve ➕ Beach Time 🏖️

🏞️ A walk through the town steeped in history, a medieval citadel huddled against invaders and the sea, then onto a Nature Reserve nestled around it’s harbour and finally time to play, swim and relax, the beautiful quieter sandy beach revealed at low tide.

🟡 WALK:
📏 18km (11 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 55m
💓 Av. Pace: 5km/h
🚥 View Walking/Hiking Levels Here

⚠️ We do go off paved paths as much, expect some narrow, overgrown trails with thick foliage. On the way back, we aim to walk along the beach before heading back to the station via the nature reserve and local roads.

Thinking of swimming? We have timed this walk specifically around the low tide to reveal the sandy beach! Also read below.

✊ 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 St Pancras International (next to the platform - usually platform 12 but check / up escalators ).
⌚ From: 10:07am. Train departs: 10:40am [arrives 11:46am at Rye | Return train estimate 5:48pm or 6:48pm]

🚄 Alternative: you can join us from Stratford Station if that is more convenient for you, but must purchase your own ticket for the same High Speed Train.

🔄 Starts/Ends: Rye [St Pancras]

🎫 Welcome to purchase your own ticket on the day. Purchase a Return to Rye (1 change at Ashfod Int. 5 mins to change!). Purchasing with a group or rail card discount is recommended.
🚆 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.
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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 (~£31, check update by Thursday 6th Aug)
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 bought.
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🚻 St Pancras, Train, at Rye.
🧎 Prayer: We will take a break on the beach.
🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/boots, water bottle (1-2L)
⛺ DM me if required: I have a (sealable) beach tent I can bring for anyone wanting to swim, change/adjust clothes etc.
🏊 If you wish to swim or get into the water, then make sure to bring spare cloths, socks, a towel and a spare plastic bag for wet clothes.
👕 Advisable to have layers.
🥾 Hiking boots recommended.
🧦 Hiking socks/double socks advised (reduces chance of blisters)

📋 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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