Hike Together

• Outbound: 09:07 from London Bridge train station
• Arrive Buxted 10:16
• Inbound at 18:50 from Eridge train station
• Arrival East Croydon 19:37 and London Bridge 19:53)
• Visit National Rail for details

⛳️MEETING POINT & TIME:

• 2 Options

1- London Bridge Train station - Front of Ticket office | 08:40
2- Buxted outside train station | 10:15

• Hike start: Outside Buxted train station | 10:25
• Hike finish: Eridge train station | Approx. 18:00

🚏DISTANCE AND DIFFICULTY:

• Total distance: 26km (16miles)
• Ascent: 655m
• Descent: 648m
• Max elevation: 225m
• Grading: 🥾🥾🥾🥾 Level 4/5
• Time: Approx. 7hours (with breaks)
• Pace: 5 km/h (~3.1 mph)

🎒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

✅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.

⚠️SAFETY:
As adults, you are fully responsible for your own safety and decisions throughout the walk.

❗️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.
• Food options are limited en route, bring lunch.

🚨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.

🚨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.

🚨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.

📅 RSVP POLICY:
Please RSVP only if you can attend, and update your response if your plans change. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations may limit future sign-ups. On the day, we will check in attendees individually. Anyone who does not arrive will be marked as a no-show.

🚗🅿️💰By Car:
Limited parking available at the Box Hill & Westhumble railway station car park.

📍MEETING POINT OPTION 1 [TRAINS FROM LONDON]:
Tickets: Buy a return from London Victroia to Box Hill & Westhumble. £10.30 with Network Railcard discount or £15.20 without. AdrianB will be at the London Victroia meeting point as the focal person for the group. Please coordinate with the group at the meeting point if you require Network Railcard discounted tickets.

• 08:20 Meet at London Victoria ticket office
• 08:30 Leave meeting point to board the train
• 08:41 Train departs London Victoria (via Clapham Junction 08:48)
• 09:37 Arrive at Box Hill & Westhumble station

📍 MEETING POINT OPTION 2:

• 09:45 - Box Hill and Westhumble railway station

🚶 WALK STARTS:

• 10:00 - Box Hill and Westhumble railway station

🏁 WALK FINISHES:

• Approx. 16:00 – Box Hill and Westhumble railway station

🍔 LUNCH:

• Packed lunch and snacks.

🌳 TOILETS:

• Discreet nature stops
• Boxhill Visitor Centre

👣 Staying Together
Please keep others in sight and avoid straying too far ahead or behind. If you’re at the front, pause at junctions; if you’re at the back, stay close enough to see someone ahead. It’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep the group together. We’ll stop periodically, usually at junctions, to regroup, rest, and reconnect. Try to keep the group leader within your line of sight whenever possible.

⚠️ TERRAIN, CONDITIONS AND DIFFICULTY:

• Distance: ~20 km (circular route)
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Terrain: Steep ascents and descents, uneven paths, woodland trails, hills, and numerous steps
• Total Ascent: 607 m
• Estimated Duration: ~6 hours (including breaks)

🎒WHAT TO BRING:

• Packed lunch and snacks
• At least 2 L of water
• Sturdy hiking boots
• Layers and waterproof clothing
• Sun protection / winter gear (as appropriate)
• Any personal medication and a basic first aid kit
• Fully charged phone and power bank
• Head torch
• Bring strong legs, a sense of adventure, and a happy face!

🚂 RETURN TRAINS TO LONDON:

• Regular trains run from Box Hill & Westhumble to London Waterloo, London Victoria, and Dorking (Main).

📞 CONTACT:

• Message the event host Vickie directly via Meetup with any questions.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
By joining, you confirm that you’ve 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.

Optional group tickets for hike event

IF you are attending the free hike: Steyning Circular hike via Cissbury and Chanctonbury Rings

ON Saturday 06 December 2025

AND you are traveling from London Victoria with the group

AND and you will return to London Victoria with the group

AND you are happy to travel in groups of four

AND you want the organiser to pre purchase group tickets

THEN Please pre pay £13 in advance. If payment is not received before the deadline, a ticket will not be purchased for you and you will be removed from the group ticket option.

THEN on the day, meet at the London Victoria meeting point and travel with the group.

💳PAYMENT
Please pay £13 per person direct to the organiser using secure payment: https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_eIivjgrGmqK1sd

THEN whatsApp +44 (0) 7780 972 356 OR message AdrianB in Meetup the transaction Id.

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IF you prefer to travel alone or follow your own schedule, do not sign up for the group ticket option.
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GROUP TICKET INFORMATION

🎟️ Eligibility
This option is available for attendees travelling from London to the hike destination on Southern Railway, particularly where the normal return fare would be expensive and there is an opportunity for a travel cost saving.

🔄 Process
The organiser will collect pre-payments and purchase Southern Railway DaySave tickets for the group. On the day of the hike, we’ll meet at the designated London station meeting point to check in, then travel together as a group for both the outward and return journeys.

👥 Group Size
Tickets work in groups of four. Your place will be confirmed once your payment is received and a full group of four is formed. Until then, your RSVP is provisional, but we’ll do our best to get everyone matched up.

🔁 Refunds & Transfers
Once tickets have been purchased, they’re non-refundable, but if you can’t attend, you’re welcome to pass your spot on to another participant. Just arrange the payment directly with them and let the organiser know their name. Please note the organiser isn’t able to handle money or resolve payment issues between participants.

🚆 About DaySave
DaySave is a Southern Railway ticket that allows groups of four or more to travel off-peak together for £13 each. It provides unlimited off-peak travel on Southern Railway for the day, and groups can hop on and off trains at no extra cost.

🗓️ Booking & Payment
Tickets need to be booked at least three days in advance. You can secure your place easily through Meetup (fees apply) or, if arranged, by making a direct payment to the organiser.

⏰ Deadline
Once the RSVP deadline has passed or all spots are filled, the organiser won’t be able to purchase any more tickets. To avoid missing out, it’s best to sign up early and secure your place.

🌿 Why We Offer This
We want our hikes to stay accessible and affordable for everyone. The DaySave ticket offers great savings on certain routes, and the organiser pays the same share and travels with the group, there’s no profit involved. Joining the group ticket is completely optional, and you’re always welcome to make your own travel arrangements if you prefer. For convenience, we use the Meetup payment system as it makes it much easier to manage payments and transactions.

🚌 Alternative Travel
If you’d like to arrange your own transport or organise your DaySave group you can do so HERE.

• 07:50 Meet at the London Victoria ticket office
• 08:05 Leave the meeting point and board the train
• Catch the 08:16 train from London Victoria (Clapham Junction 08:23), arrive in Shoreham by sea 09:31
• 🟢 Return ticket from London Victoria is £16 if purchased a couple of weeks in advance.
• 🟢 Optional £13 DaySave group ticket option HERE

📍Second meeting point:

• Shoreham by Sea Railway Station entrance at 09:31 sharp
• We then walk to the Swiss Cottage Bus Stop (~11 mins walk).
• Take bus number 2, scheduled at 09:49, towards Steyning, and get off at Steyning Clock Tower (~17 min ride).
• The bus arrives at Steyning Clock Tower at 10:07 (One-way bus fare: £3)

📍Third (and the main) meeting point:

• Steyning Clock Tower Car Park at 10:20

📍 MEETING POINT AND TIME:

• Walk starts: 10:20 sharp from Steyning Clock Tower Car Park
• Walk finishes: Approx. 15:00 to 16:00 at Steyning Clock Tower Car Park. We will then take the bus back to Shoreham by Sea and finish the day at a pub near the Shoreham by Sea railway station.

⚠️ TERRAIN, CONDITIONS AND DIFFICULTY:

• Total distance: approx. ~16km (~10 miles)
• Ascent: ~566 m
• Grade: Moderate/Hard
• Pace: Approx. 4 km/h (~2.5 mph)

GUIDE:

• See the attendee list

🎒WHAT TO BRING:

• Packed lunch and snacks
• At least 2 L of water
• Sturdy hiking boots
• Layers and waterproof clothing
• Sun protection/winter gear (as appropriate)
• Any personal medication and a basic first aid kit
• Fully charged phone and power bank
• Head torch

SAFETY:

• As adults, you are fully responsible for your own safety and decisions throughout the walk.
• ⚠️Chalk grassland, wet woodland, gravel tracks, hilly and uneven terrain.

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.
• Food options are limited en route, bring lunch.

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.

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 carry a small first aid kit for minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bites, and blisters.

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.