🐚 (Beginners) Hiking the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site

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This hike is now FULL. If you missed this trip, we're repeating it on Saturday, September 30th. You can join via the link:
https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/295976408/

We’ve created a list of FAQs to help you.

The self-driving option is now available (see below).

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Join us for a very special trip as we head to Dorset to discover the dramatic and famous Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage coastline! Stretching 95 miles between Old Harry Rocks and Orcombe Point, the Jurassic Coast – England’s first Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site – is the most geologically diverse coastline in the world. The exposed cliff sections allow us to look back across 185 million years; dinosaur remains have been found here, and it’s a fossil-hunter’s paradise.

On this trip, we'll visit some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast, including the iconic natural limestone arch of Durdle Door, the scallop-shaped Lulworth Cove with its white pebble beach and crystal clear waters, the small cove of Stair Hole with extravagantly-folded strata and the 145 million-year-old Fossil Forest. Throughout the whole day, we'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the coastline and the sea.

This trip is suitable for BEGINNERS – a great way to experience hiking before joining our more difficult hikes! 🤩

DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY

Distance: 5 miles (8km).

Ascent: 300m.

Difficulty: Easy.

ITINERARY

07:45 meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station); 08:00 sharp departure; 11:00-13:00 hike to the Fossil Forest; 13:00-14:00 lunch stop in Lulworth Cove (have packed lunch with you or you can buy seafood locally); 14:00-16:30 hike along the Jurassic Coast from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door via Stair Hole; 16:30 departure; 19:30 London, Hammersmith.

TRANSPORT

As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

SELF-DRIVING OPTION

If you don't need transport, we're happy to offer a 50% discount. Simply change the amount to £34 at the checkout, and PM our admin (one of the hosts of the event) your phone number. We'll meet you at 11 AM at Lulworth Cove Car Park, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RS (Google Maps link). Look for a silver, 16-seater minibus (see the picture).

SAFETY

This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified Lowland Leader.

BOOKING

Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Jurassic):

Business Account Name: London Social Hiking

Sort Code: 20-17-20

Account Number: 63116514

We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 48 hours for the payment to arrive.

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced IAM/RoSPA qualified driver
• Professional event organisation
• Guiding by an experienced Lowland Leader
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT

HOW TO CONTACT US

For all enquiries, please PM our admin (one of the hosts of the event) via Meetup. If you have any difficulties locating the starting point, please call Tat on 07472652240, not earlier than 15 minutes before departure. Please DO NOT contact our hike leaders during the week.

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WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers
• Gloves/hat/cap
• Water (min 1L)
• Packed lunch (optional)
• Walking poles (optional)
• Gaiters (optional)

That’s it – we'll take care of the rest, so just turn up and have a great day hiking! 😊

You can check the refund policy here.