Pine Forests to Gladiators Trail | Free Hike 22km (13.7mi)

📈 GRADE 🥾🥾 🥾 Level 3.5/5
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📖SUMMARY:
🌿22km (13.7mi) | Point-to-point | Ascent: 473 m | ~7hrs
🚆Train:
Direct train London Waterloo 🔁 Bentley (Hampshire) *via Farnham
⛳️ Meeting Point: 2 Options
1- London Waterloo station Ticket Office | 08:40 (Train is at 09:04)
2- Bentley (Hampshire) train station | 10:20
This is a Point-to-Point (not circular) Hike ⚠️
📍 Hike start: Bentley (Hampshire) train station | 10:30
🏁 Hike finish: Farnham | approx. ~16:30-17:00
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📕ABOUT:
This is a new ⭐️gorgeous point-to-point countryside adventure from Bentley to Farnham, weaving through the peaceful trails of Alice Holt Forest. We’ll take our time under towering pines and woodland paths.
After lunch, we continue into a stunning stretch of open woodland and heathland—a cinematic landscape that’s been used as a filming location for major productions including Gladiators, Thor and Napoleon. Expect big skies, wide sandy tracks, and that “wait… are we on a film set?” kind of vibe 🎥.
A relaxed, scenic finish brings us into Farnham, with plenty of chances for photos, good chats, and forest-bathing energy along the way. 🌿✨
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🌟HIGHLIGHTS:

• Point-to-point adventure: Bentley (Hampshire) ➡️ Farnham (proper journey feel, not a loop)
• Deep pine forest immersion through Alice Holt Forest – tall pines, soft trails, proper woodland atmosphere
• “Gladiator woods” vibes: open woodland/heath-style scenery used as filming locations (big, cinematic landscapes)
• Varied terrain: shaded forest tracks → wider sandy paths → open clearings
• Great for photos: pine corridors, dramatic open woodland, golden light through the trees

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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:
I would recommend you get

• Sunday Out Return ticket | London Waterloo 🔁 Bentley (Hampshire) with a Network Railcard is £14.65 (instead of £22).
• 💡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:

• 1-2L Water
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproofs, hat, sunscreen)
• Optional: trekking poles, camera

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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

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📅 RSVP & ATTENDANCE:
RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration.
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👣 STAYING TOGETHER:
A dedicated back marker is not always present, so please keep others in sight and avoid moving too far ahead or falling too far behind. Faster walkers should wait at junctions. The hike leader will pause at key points to regroup and reduce the chance of anyone becoming separated from the group.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety, and neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.