FF: New Hiking Route Placeholder (9-mile hike)

I'm quite excited to get this one into the schedule. About 10 miles drive from the centre of Warwick - a brand new (longer than usual) 8/9-mile hiking route to conquer, with free parking, and a very accommodating pub landlord waiting for us near to the finishing point.
More details and location to be announced. Watch this space, or hit the attend button now to be kept up to date.

Whether you're new to Friendly Faces or you're a seasoned regular, get involved and take full advantage of this tried and tested hike which will get you (1) out of the house, (2) exercising, and (3) meeting friendly, like-minded people with ease.

Things to note...
- Unfortunately dogs are not allowed 🐶❌ to attend this event due to there being assorted farm animals/livestock along the route.
- At this event you'll have a fantastic outdoorsy afternoon out, you'll meet a warm group of super-social Friendly Faces (including first-timers as always) and you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make new acquaintances / connections along the way.

EVENT SUMMARY / IMPORTANT POINTS

1. 'First-timer' attendees are always welcome to come along and check out who we are and how we do things. After that if you wish to return for another one, becoming an official subscribing group-member is necessary. Keep in mind that this group is strictly for the 30's and 40's age-range (minimum 25, maximum 55). If you're inside that range then read the joining details here... https://friendlyfaces.events/update

2. Please be aware of the start time of this event, and do not be late. Make sure you arrive early enough to get parked, and be ready at the start point for this time or we will leave without you. In the past, several people have discovered how unpleasant it is to arrive at a meet-point and find it deserted, only to have to turn around and drive home again. Plan your journey beforehand and check for traffic/roadworks on the day.

3. To attend this hiking event you must be physically active, hike-fit, injury-free, have no underlying health conditions, and have experience of covering this distance in one go. If you are not all of these things - please remove yourself from the attendees list. If you are unsure of your suitability for this event please read the section entitled "Qualifying to Attend" in our Code of Conduct here... https://friendlyfaces.events/codeofconduct

4. Dogs are NOT allowed 🐶❌ to attend this event. This is due to close proximity with farm animals and public pathways taking us through farmers land.

5. This is a hiking event, and all attendees are expected to wear proper hiking footwear. No matter how confident/familiar you feel about walking in the countryside - due to the uneven terrain on this route, ankle-protecting waterproof footwear is compulsory.
If you do not currently own any - please invest in a pair in advance. The many Mountain Warehouse stores offer an excellent selection, so there is no excuse to not be equipped for this event.
Trainers may not protect you from a nasty injury - which could bring an unpopular end to the event for everyone.
(* 2026 UPDATE *) To ensure that all attendees sensibly follow this request respectfully of everyone else : Anyone who injures themselves and is not wearing ankle-protecting hiking footwear will be removed from the group.