Escape London City Explorers - Walks, Socials, Trips

A wonderful weekend in Sunny Worthing including 2 hikes exploring the South Downs and the Sussex coastline.

Worthing is situated just 10 miles to the west of Brighton on the south coast and its pier won Pier of The Year in 2019!

Worthing has a thriving pub and restaurant scene, including the obligatory Wetherspoons (which is open until 1:30AM on Saturday!).

Hikes:

Friday (27th September): I will be putting on a short guided walk around Worthing in the evening, ending at The Three Fishes (Wetherspoons). Meeting point and time to be advised nearer the time.

Saturday (28th September)'s hike will be a Worthing Circular over the South Downs (approximately 15 miles over undulating terrain). A gradual climb up to Cissbury Ring, the largest ancient hill fort in South-East England, then further into The South Downs, where we will (weather permitting) see some spectacular views of the Sussex coastline spanning as far east as Beachy Head on The Seven Sisters cliffs. We will have lunch on The South Down. Please bring a packed lunch with you. After lunch, we will make our way back to the coast, then walk the last 2½ miles along the coast from Lancing to Worthing. Meet in the front of Worthing station at 10:30AM. We should be back in Worthing by 5pm.

Sunday (29th September)'s hike will be a linear coastal hike between Worthing and Littlehampton (approximately 9 miles). This hike will be a flat walk along varied terrain (including a tarmac promenade, shingle beach and grass). There is also the opportunity to visit another Wetherspoons (The George Inn in Littlehampton). On Sunday afternoons, there are regular trains to London Victoria from Littlehampton (approx 3 per hour) and frequent buses or trains back to Worthing. Meet in front of Worthing Pavilion (entrance to Worthing Pier) at 11AM. We will have lunch on the beach en route, so please bring a packed lunch.

Please book accommodation in Worthing for the weekend (there are many hotels, B&Bs and campsites in and around Worthing).

Hike Cost/Meetup/organizer: £14 cash on the weekend (or £7 per hike) organiser fee. For PayPal, it is 'maryhenty@outlook.com'. Please use Friends and Family option if using PayPal to avoid charges and delays. Message organiser for bank transfer.

A WhatsApp group will be set up closer to the day.

Walking Safety

Walking is a great way to keep fit & 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 & wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/3170152/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 ME. MANY THANKS.

Walk length 10miles/16km approx. Linear.

A scenic open country and woodland hike from Beaconsfield to High Wycombe via the villages of Coleshill and Winchmore Hill.

THIS HIKE IS UNDULATING IN PLACES, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee. For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

Train return approx. £17 with a saving using a network railcard or groupsave. This is a linear hike so get a return to High Wycombe but get off at Beaconsfield if coming from London.

Lunch and Finish

Please bring a packed lunch and water for the walk. The walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a 30 min snack lunch stop probably around Winchmore Hill or Coleshill Common, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.

Meeting & Transport

Train from London: 10.37am from London Marylebone gets to Beaconsfield for 11.03am (see photo below). See National Rail Enquiries (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/).

I would suggest you meet from 10am to get group saves/buy tickets (see photo below). The organizer will not be taking the train from London but will meet you at Beaconsfield Train Station.

Meet outside Beaconsfield Station for the walk to start at 11.05am, just after the train from London arrives (north side of the station so take the footbridge over to the north side if arriving from London.

Car: Station Car Park at Beaconsfield charges. There may be some free street parking a short walk from the station along nearby roads. Please leave enough time to park and check restrictions. This is a linear hike so you will need to collect your car from from Beaconsfield or High Wycombe.

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.

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/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/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 ME. MANY THANKS.

Walk length 9miles/14.5km approx. Linear.

This is a chance to explore some of London's hidden sights on a boat trip along the Thames followed by a walk.

The walk follows parts of the Green Chain walk through Shooters Hill and Oxleas Wood and ends close to Welling. some of the sights include..

A walk past Charlton House a Jacobean House originally the residence for a nobleman associated with the Stuart royal family. It served as a wartime hospital before becoming a museum and library. It is now run by Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust.

Severndroog Castle is a folly built in the late 18th century. We can stop for lunch near the folly that also has a tearoom and the tower should be open on a Sunday.

Lunch and Finish

Bring water and a snack lunch. This walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a snack lunch stop, and optional pub stop at the end close to Welling. Welling station is in Zone 4 with connections to London Victoria.

Meeting

River Bus: Meet outside Westminster Pier from 9.30am (see photo above) to get the river bus (www.thamesclippers.com at 10.01am (RB1) getting to Woolwich Aresenal Pier for 11.08am (we need to get this boat).

Cost: £7 cash payable on the day (guided walk & meetup costs). You can do paypal colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please send as friends and family to avoid charges, for bank transfer please message the organizer.

The single river bus trip is £11.20 (central & east) but discounts available with Oyster/Travelcard. See www.thamesclippers.com.

You can if you wish skip the boat trip and meet us at Woolwich Arsenal Pier for 11.08am. Return trip is from Welling by train to London.

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681

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/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/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 ME. MANY THANKS.

Walk length 17miles/27km, Semi circular.

A varied hike exploring a section of the South Downs Way from Amberley to Westburton Hill and then Halanker Windmill and a stunning Tree Tunnel. The hike finishes at the pretty castle town of Arundel.

THIS IS A SUBSTANTIAL AND HILLY HIKE

Meeting

The hike Starts outside Amberley Rail Station at 10.30am after the train from London arrives. the hike finishes at Arundel.

Meeting at London: Meet from 8.30am at London Bridge Train station to get the 9.07am train arriving at Amberley for 10.28am.

At London getting group saves at 8.30am (may have to queue, please be prompt so we can get tickets and board the train.

The meeting point is London Bridge Train Station. Meet next to the main ticket office opposite the WHSmith. See photo below.

We will have a snack pack lunch stop halfway along the hike and optional drinks at the end at Arundel.

Train cost approx £25 return with a groupsave or network railcard discount. Get a return to Arundel but on the way down get off at Amberley.

If you are driving you will need to collect your car from either Arundel or Amberley as the hike is semi-circular.

Cost/Meetup/organize fee: £7 cash on the day or you can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please do friends and family to avoid charges).

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.

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/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/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 ME. MANY THANKS.