Godalming, Winkworth Arboretum/River Wey – Short Afternoon Country Hike
Details
Walk length 9miles/15km approx. Circular.
A varied hike starting from the small market town of Godalming passing sections of the river Wey with a mixture of heathland,
fields and the footpath passes Winkworth Arboretumn.
THIS IS A SHORT HIKE WITH FLAT SECTIONS AND SOME HILL CLIMBS.
Lunch and Finish
As this is a short walk we will just have a short snack stop probably at Winkworth Arboretumn. The walk should finish around 6.00pm, however the time may be slightly earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.
Transport & meeting
Train from London: Meet outside the main WHSmith next to the rail information point and Pret A Manager on the main concourse at Waterloo Station from 12.15pm (see photo below) to get the 12.45pm train that gets to Godalming for 13.34pm for the hike to start. We need time to get tickets/group saves so please be prompt (3-9 people with a group save).
You can get your own tickets or drive to Godalming, ticket discounts available with a network railcard or groupsave. Train approx. £20.80 return but could be less with a groupsave or network railcard discount.
Meet outside Godalming Station for the hike to start at 13.35pm after the train from London arrives.
Walk Cost: £5 cash on the day organizer fee (the host is a qualified London guide). For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.
Walking Safety
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)
COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.