09 MAY - Group tickets (Hike from the Sea)

Participation in group travel is optional. You may attend the hike using your own transport. The hike itself is free of charge. If you are attending this hike event:
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EVENT
Hike from the Sea | free 35k (21m) challenge 💪 | Eastbourne to Lewes
[Link]
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DATE
Saturday 09 MAY 2026
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THIS OFFER APPLIES TO YOU IF

• You want to pay a £13 total travel cost for the entire day
• You are happy to travel in a group of four
• You understand that individual tickets cannot be issued
• You will be travelling from London Victoria to Eastbourne and returning from Lewes to London Victoria

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🚨ANYONE WHO HAS SIGNED UP TO GROUP TICKET BUT HAS NOT PAID WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE EVENT TO ALLOW OTHERS WHO ARE READY TO PAY TO TAKE THEIR PLACE.
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HOW IT WORKS
You pay the organiser £13 in advance. The organiser will purchase group tickets once a full group of four has been confirmed. If a group of four is not confirmed, your payment will be fully refunded and you will need to arrange your own travel.
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REFUNDS
If a group of four is not confirmed, your payment will be fully refunded and you will need to arrange your own travel. Once tickets have been purchased from National Rail, refunds are not possible.
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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What if I want to leave the group and travel on my own later?
A: You cannot. You must remain with your group of four for the entire journey.

Q: Will the organiser give me an individual ticket?
A: No. The ticket issued is a group ticket and is valid only for four people travelling together.

Q: Will the organiser give a group of four people a ticket?
A: Yes. A group ticket will be provided as long as all four people stay together and travel together.

Q: Who holds the group tickets, and how do we get through the barriers?
A: The organiser will hold and present the tickets. We will pass through the barriers together as one group.

Q: How much will it cost me on the day if I buy a return ticket with a Network Railcard?
A: Around £24.95, so you will save about £12.
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PAYMENT
Use payment link
https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_daJqyL9Ev3ArvS

Or direct payment to:

Adrian Barnett trading as Hike Together
Account number: 79677613
Sort code: 04-00-05
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After completing payment, please send a private message to AdrianB confirming that payment has been made. Include your transaction ID and Meetup profile name so your bank account display name can be matched to your Meetup profile.
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CONTACT
AdrianB: +44 (0) 7438 812 663
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CLOSING DATE
Sales close on Tuesday 5 May at noon, when the tickets will be purchased.
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📍 LONDON GROUP TRAVEL MEETING POINT
The event host AdrianB will be present as a focal point for group travel.
08:00 – Meet at London Victoria ticket office
08:15 – Leave meeting point and board the train
08:24 – Train departs London Victoria
09:53 – Arrival at Eastbourne
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You may also join the group on the train at an intermediate station, such as Clapham Junction or East Croydon, to avoid travelling all the way to the main meeting point. However, you must first purchase a valid ticket to pass through the barriers at those stations when entering and exiting.
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IMPORTANT
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are not there when we leave to board the train, the group will proceed without you.
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GROUPS
Adrian - paid
Denise - paid
Emily - Paid
Ashvin -Paid
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Angela -Paid
Clair (foxy) - Paid
Ana - Paid
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NOTE
If you prefer to arrange your own group travel, you can purchase tickets directly from National Rail HERE.