🟢🚶‍♂️ Day Trip & Hike:Winchester (The Original/Ancient Capital of England). 🏰

⛪ A beautifuly day trip to the original and ancient capital of England, with scenic walks to surrounding areas and ruins of Wolvesey Castle + Hike to St Catherine's Hill. We will have lunch/picnic at St Giles Hill viewpoint after sightseeing and then head off for our short hike.

🟢 HIKE:
📏 7.4km (4.6 miles )*
🏔️ 150m
🚥 View Walking/Hiking Levels Here
[*Hike: Total walking: ~12km. The small St Catherine's Hill needs a little effort, up/down and can be slippy in areas]

✊ 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.

📍 Waterloo Station, opposite platform3.

⌚ Meet from 09:31am inside Waterloo Station. We catch the 09:53 train [arrives at 11:06 at Winchester | Estimated return train at 17:43 or 18:17 ]

🚆 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 by the Thursday 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 bought.
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🚻 Available near the Cathedral / High Street.

🎒 Essentials:

• Gear: Appropriate Footwear
• Food/Water: Packed lunch, snacks, and water.
• Tech: Fully charged phone
• Prayer: If you are praying, please ensure you have wudu beforehand.

📋 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
Follow us for updates: 🌐 @Active.Muslims

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👑 Winchester was the ancient capital of England. In 871 AD Alfred was crowned King of Wessex and established Winchester as his capital. It then remained the capital and the most important city in England until the 11th century and the arrival of William the Conqueror.

• Winchester Cathedral is one of the largest in Europe, with the greatest length and longest nave.
• Jane Austen, one of England’s greatest novelists, is also buried at the Cathedral in 1817 (aged 41 )
• Ruins of Wolvesey Castle: palace of the Bishops of Winchester was built between 1130 - 71.
• The Great Hall of Winchester Castle is the legendary place of the round table and where King Arthur and his Knights congregated - a replica table from the 13th century still hangs there. The Great Hall is all that remains of the medieval castle originally constructed for William the Conqueror in 1067.
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