The Serpeant Trail, Black Down/Temple of the Winds – Afternoon Hike

Walk length 8.5miles/14km approx. Circular.

A chance to follow the serpent trail from Haslemere across woodland and heathland to Blackdown and a Bronze Age Circular bank earthwork named the Temple of the Winds.

The serpent trail is a 64-mile path across rare heathlands and its name reflects the shape of its route. Blackdown has some of the finest views across the South Downs National Park.

The walk is undulating with hill climbs and ridges.

The walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a short snack stop, however the time may be slightly earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.

Transport and meeting

There are two meeting options for this walk, see below..

Meeting:

Train from London: Meet outside the main WHSmith next to the rail information point and Pret A Manager on the main concourse at Waterloo Station at 11.30am to get the 12pm train that gets to Haslemere for 12.53pm for the walk to start at 1pm (see photo below) We need time to get tickets/group saves so please be prompt (3-9 people with a group save).

Cost

Train about £20.00 return from London to Haslemere but with a group save (3 or more and must travel together) or individual network railcard.

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (the host is a qualified London guide). For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

Car: Meet outside Haslemere Station for the walk to start at 1.00pm, after the train arrives from London at 12.53pm. The organizer is coming by train.

Parking: Haslemere, main car parks may charge but side streets may be free (please check for restrictions and leave enough time to park).

We will use a pub near Haslemere Station after the walk, there are regular trains back to London Waterloo.

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - 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/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.