Farthing Downs, Happy Valley & Bluebells – Afternoon Country Hike
Details
Walk length 12miles/19km approx. Linear.
A medium in length but hilly at times linear hike from Upper Warlingham to Oxted exploring the Farthing Downs, Happy Valley and sections of the North Downs Way and a few short urban sections.
Some sections of this hike goes through woodland sections that may display the spring delights of bluebells..
Lunch and Finish
Please bring a packed snack pack lunch and water for the hike. We should finish before 5.30pm, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace (this is a complete day event and you are advised not to have definite events planned in the evening).
This is a medium hike in length and with undulating terrain as well as some short urban section sections, please ensure you are happy with this.
Transport & meeting
Meet outside Upper Warlingham Train Station for hike to start at 12.25pm, after the train arrives from London. The organizer is coming by train.
Train from London:
Meet from 11.20am at London Victoria to give us time to get tickets.
Meeting point the official meeting point symbol directly opposite the Upper Crust shop & the Gatwick Express entrance close to platform 13 & 14 (see photo below).
The 11.50am from London Victoria gets to Upper Warlingham for 12.22pm. This is a linear hike but get a return to Oxted and we get off for the hike start at Upper Warlingham.
Cost
Train from £14.70 return from London to Oxted but with a group save (3 or more and must travel together) or individual network railcard could cheaper.
Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.
Car
Parking: close to Upper Warlingham train station or Oxted train station. This is a linear hike so you will have to collect your car from either the station at the start or the end station which are both on the same line.
We will use a classy pub very close to Oxted Station at the end, there are regular trains back to London.
Please make a note of the organizers number - Colin 07709305681.
Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)
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