The Greensand Way- Part2️⃣ | Free Hike 27km (16.8mi)

📈 GRADE 🥾🥾 🥾🥾 Level 4/5
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⛳️ MEETING POINT & TIME:
Option 1️⃣
👉🏻 London Waterloo train Station – Main ticket office | 08:30
👉🏻Train departure | 08:45
Option 2️⃣
👉🏻 Outside Witley train station | 09:42
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📍HIKE START: This is a Point-to-Point Hike ⚠️
- Witley train station | 09:55
🏁HIKE FINISH
- Gomshall train station | Approx ~17:00
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🌿 What Is the Greensand Way?
The Greensand Way is a long-distance footpath in southeast England stretching about 108 miles (174 km) from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent. It mostly follows the Greensand Ridge, a geological formation of greensand rock that runs broadly west–east south of the North Downs, offering gently rolling hills, ancient woodlands, farmland and some gorgeous views.
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📖 SUMMARY:
⭐️This is Greensand Way– Part 2⭐️, continuing our journey after Part1 (24th January) and stepping deeper into the heart of the Surrey Hills.

• Starting from Witley train station, we’ll rejoin the Greensand Way and gradually build momentum through peaceful woodland paths and rolling countryside. This section feels longer, wilder, and more immersive, with sustained climbs rewarded by expansive ridge views.
  - As the day unfolds, the landscape becomes more dramatic: quiet forests, sandy ridgelines, open heath, and long stretches where the trail feels beautifully remote. The route steadily works its way toward the high ground of the Surrey Hills, finishing with a satisfying climb to Pitch Hill one of the most scenic viewpoints in the area.
  - Expect a full, rewarding day on your feet — steady pace, plenty of pauses to enjoy the views, and that unmistakable Greensand Way feeling of space, calm, and connection with nature.
• We will finish the hike at Gomshall train station.
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  🌟HIGHLIGHTS:
• Greensand Way continuation (Part2) — deeper, quieter, more remote
• Long woodland sections with sandy underfoot trails
• Rolling ridges and open heathland scenery
• Sustained climbs with rewarding viewpoints
• Pitch Hill summit — one of the finest panoramas in the Surrey Hills

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📈 TRAIL DETAILS:

• This is a Point-to-Point Hike ⚠️
• Witley train station ➡️ Gomshall train station
• Distance: 27 km (16.8 miles)
• Total Ascent: 670 m
• Total Descent: 661 m
• Max elevation: 255 m
• Duration: ~7 hours (with breaks)
• Difficulty: 🥾🥾🥾🥾Level 4/5
• Pace: 4–5 km/h (~2.5–3.1mi/h)

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💷 COST:
Free
This hike is completely free to join but participants need to purchase their own transport tickets.
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🎟️ TRAIN TICKET INFORMATION:

• 1️⃣ Outbound: Single Ticket London Waterloo ➡️ Witley with a Network Railcard is £14.75 (instead of £22.20).
• 2️⃣ Inbound: Single Ticket Gomshall ➡️ London Waterloo with a Network Railcard is £13.15 (instead of £19.80)
• 💡If you’d like to join other hikers using a Network Railcard, please arrive earlier so we can organise small groups. Note that each card can cover up to 4 people.
• Visit National Rail for details

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🎒WHAT TO BRING:

• Water (2 litres recommended)
• Snacks and packed lunch
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing
• Sturdy shoes or hiking boots
• A head torch or hand light

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✅WHO CAN JOIN:
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Our hikes are open to adults aged 21 and over.
• 👶 For safety reasons, we’re not able to include children.
• 🐾 We love animals, but pets (including dogs) can’t join our hikes.
• ☑️ Everyone is welcome to RSVP, but to keep things fair for all members:
- If someone often cancels last minute or misses hikes without notice, they may be placed on a waitlist or removed from the group for future events.
- We do a quick check-in on the day of the hike, which helps us keep track and make sure spaces are available for those who really want to join.
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⚠️SAFETY:
As adults, you are fully responsible for your own safety and decisions throughout the walk.
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📌NOTES:

• This is a group hike led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join.
• A few wrong turns? That’s part of the fun!
• While you're free to “hike your own hike,” we encourage group participation, get to know one another, make new friends, and enjoy the journey together.

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🚨DISCLAIMER:
Event Participation Disclaimer
By signing up for an event we host, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The organisers are not qualified hiking leaders, certified first aiders, or formally trained in navigation, survival, or any related disciplines.
• These hikes are informal, self-guided gatherings of like-minded individuals.
• The hosts expressly disclaim all responsibility and liability for any injuries, accidents, or safety incidents that may occur during participation.
• Participation is entirely voluntary, and all attendees are solely responsible for their own safety and well-being.
• These events are non-commercial and are organised purely as a recreational hobby, with no business or financial interests involved.
• Hiking and outdoor activities inherently carry risks of personal injury. By choosing to participate, you accept these risks and take full responsibility for your own actions and decisions.

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🚨GENERAL GROUP POLICY:

• Voluntary Participation: Attendance is at your own risk. The group and hosts bear no liability.
• No Professional Duty of Care: Hosts are volunteers, not trained guides or medical professionals.
• Insurance Is Your Responsibility: If desired, you must arrange your own personal insurance.
• Respect Nature: Follow Leave No Trace principles at all times.
• Emergency Preparedness: You are responsible for organising your own emergency plan.
• Weather and Safety: Events may be cancelled or changed if conditions are deemed unsafe.
• Self-Assessment Required: You must honestly assess your fitness and ability to keep pace with the group.
• No Guaranteed Rescue: While help may be offered, full rescue capabilities should not be expected.
• No Minors Without Guardians: Participants must be over 21.
• Right to Refuse Participation: Hosts may turn away any individual who appears unprepared or poses a safety risk to others.
• First Aid Preparedness Encouraged: It is highly recommended that each participant carries a small first aid kit for minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bites, and blisters.

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🚨FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
By attending this event, you confirm that you are participating voluntarily and at your own risk. Neither the host nor the group accepts responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage incurred.