Lacey Green Windmill, Hammer House, Woodland & Bluebells – Country Hike
Details
Walk length 13miles/20km approx. Circular.
A picturesque circular hike from Saunderton across fields and woods to Lacey Green Windmill, Hampden House and Bradenham Beeches We will have a snack lunch stop on Hampden Common which is also close to a pub.
We will pass the Lacey Green Windmill, parts of the windmill may date from the 17th century. We pass the historic Hampden House which has been used in various films including Bridget Jones, Hammer House and Midsummer murders.
We may see spring bluebells in some of the woodland sections.
There is a pub very close to the station at the end of the walk.
THIS IS A SUBSTANTIAL HIKE AND HILLY IN PLACES, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.
Meeting and Transport, please read...
Train from London: The 09.53am train from London Marylebone gets to Saunderton for 10.52am. I suggest you arrive at London Marylebone for 9.15am to give you time to get tickets and any group saves. Please note the organizer will meet you at Saunderton.
Meet outside Saunderton station for the hike to start at 11am after the train from London arrives (Saunderton station has no facilities). Car parking should be free.
Train is £17 approx. return with a group save or by using a network railcard.
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.
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/)
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