Bexhill, Battle & Swim – Long Hilly Country Hike
Details
Walk length 16miles/25km Circular
A picturesque route from the Town of Bexhill to Battle across scenic countryside much of it using the 1066 Country Walk trail and exploring woods such as Powdermill Wood and Fore Wood Nature Reserve.
The lunch stop will be at the small town of Battle made famous as the site of the Battle of Hastings.
We will try to enjoy a swim at Bexhill at the end of the walk weather permitting.
The hike is Circular from Bexhill and starts from Bexhill Rail Station Rail Station at 10.15am after the train from London arrives.
Meeting at London: Meet from 8.00am at London Victoria station (close to the Gatwick Express meeting point close to platform 13 & 14, see photo below) to get the 8.24am train arriving at Bexhill for 10.13am (please be prompt if you want to get group saves.
The 8.24am gets to Bexhill for 10.13am (one change at Hampden Park (Sussex), There are regular trains back to London.
Train ticket from £21 return, discounts available with a network railcard or as part of a group save, southern rail also does online ticket offers.
Cost/Meetup/organize fee: £7 cash on the day or you can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please do friends and family to avoid charges).
Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.
THIS IS A DEMANDING HIKE BOTH IN LENGTH AND WITH NUMEROUS HILLS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.
Lunch & Finish
Please bring a snack lunch and water for the walk. The walk should finish before 6.00pm with a lunch stop at Battle. The time finishing may be earlier or later than stated depending on the weather and pace, swim at the end and pub. You are advised not to have fixed time rail tickets or committed evening plans.
Walking Safety
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.