Hogtrough Hill (13 miles)

However sudden cataclysmic events may appear, signals are visible beforehand for those who care to look. England in 1050 was cracking apart under pious King Edward the Confessor, born and raised a Norman, most at home among his Norman friends, ruling a Saxon land.

The church on a downland hill at Cudham reflected the transition of its age. Narrow Anglo-Saxon windows sit within early Norman setting. Beneath the many later modifications, the long narrow nave's origin is clearly pre-conquest.

The road from Cudham leads to and from Hogtrough Hill, 235m/770ft high, with 330ft of vertical ascent for us to enjoy. And all Oyster friendly from Zone 6.

WALK START: 10.50 AM outside KNOCKHOLT rail station (Zone 6). The walk ends at CHELSFIELD rail station (Zone 6). Village/pub stops in Cudham. Bring a packed lunch.

TRAVEL: The 10.10 from London Bridge arrives at KNOCKFIELD at 10.50. Alternatively the 10.24 from London Bridge will allow you to catch the same train by changing at Orpington. Travelcards, Oyster & Contactless cover all travel.

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
  https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

What to bring

• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
• Spare socks
• Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
• Yourself...
• ...and your camera!
• Cash for train ticket
• Cash for pub at the end of the walk?

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.