FREE HIKE 26km | Eridge and Harrison’s Rocks Trail

📈 Grade: 🥾🥾🥾 🥾 Level 4/5

SUMMARY:
🥾 26km (16miles) | Circular | Ascent: 543m | ~7 hours
🚆 Train from London Charing Cross train station
⛳️ Meeting Point: 2 Options
1- London Charing Cross train station - Main Ticket Office | 08:20 (Train is at 08:45)
2- Tunbridge Wells outside train station | 09:45
📍 Hike start: Tunbridge Wells outside train station | 09:50
🏁 Hike finish: Tunbridge Wells | approx. 17:00-18:00
⚠️ Some terrain can be muddy or uneven: good walking shoes recommended

📖ABOUT:

• Explore the stunning High Weald AONB on this scenic circular walk starting near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
• We’ll wander through High Wood, Chase Wood, Whitehill Wood, Forge Wood, Broadwater Warren, Birchden Wood, Friesland Wood, and follow the River Grom, with highlights including the spectacular Harrison’s Rocks and Eridge Rocks.

🌟HIGHLIGHTS:

• Harrison’s Rocks & Eridge Rocks: Dramatic sandstone outcrops, perfect for photo stops.
• Beautiful Woodlands: High Wood, Chase Wood, Whitehill Wood, Forge Wood, Broadwater Warren, Birchden Wood, and Friesland Wood.
• River Grom: A peaceful riverside stretch with chances to spot wildlife.
• High Weald AONB: Rolling countryside and classic English landscapes throughout the route.
• Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for birds, deer, and other local fauna.

💡TIPS:

• Footwear: Parts of the trail may be muddy, especially after rain, so waterproof hiking boots are recommended.
• Fitness: There’s some elevation and uneven ground. Be prepared for a moderate hike.
• Weather: Pack layers and a waterproof jacket; the weather can change quickly

💷COST:
Free

🚆TRAINS | Direct

• Outbound: 08:45 from London Charing Cross
• Arrive Tunbridge Wells 09:42
• Inbound from Tunbridge Wells train station Approx. 18:00
• Visit National Rail for details

⛳️MEETING POINT & TIME:

• Meet: 2 Options
  1- London Charing Cross - Main Ticket Office | 08:20
  2- Tunbridge Wells outside train station | 09:45
• Hike start: Outside Tunbridge Wells train station | 09:50
• Hike finish: Tunbridge Wells | Approx. 17:00–18:00

🚏DISTANCE AND DIFFICULTY:

• Total distance: approx 26km (16miles)
• Ascent: 543 m
• Max elevation: 184 m
• Grading: 🥾🥾🥾 🥾 Level 4/5
• Time: Approx. 7 hours (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

✅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.