👑 (Beginners) Royal Sandringham & Red Chalk Cliffs of Hunstanton Day Hike

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Travel in a small group (max 15 people) by a private minibus and discover the most beautiful trails in Britain!

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Come and join us as we discover Sandringham – the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen and the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The Royal Family traditionally spends Christmas and New Year at Sandringham House. On this day hike, we'll explore the Sandringham Country Park, which the Royal Family opened to visitors in 1968. The trail will take us through open heath and picturesque woodlands, planted mainly with Corsican and Scots pines, mixed with oak, sweet chestnut and birch.

We'll then head to the elegant seaside resort of Hunstanton, famous for its unique red and white striped cliffs. Walking along the beach, we'll see three distinctive layers of rock: at the top is white chalk (Ferriby Chalk Formation), followed by red chalk (Hunstanton Formation) and orange carstone (Carstone Formation) at the cliff base. You'll have time to discover the story and legend of St Edmund, Hunstanton’s most famous visitor and the first Patron Saint of England, by following Wolf Trail. At the end of the day, we'll relax by the North Sea and watch the waves, and, perhaps, the brave ones will even go for a swim! Hunstanton is one of the most popular sunset spots in Norfolk due to its unique position – it's the only east coast resort that faces west.

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

DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY

Distance: 8 miles (13km).
Ascent: 100m.
Difficulty: Easy.

ITINERARY

07:45 meet outside ibis London City – Shoreditch Hotel, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (near Aldgate East Station); 08:00 sharp departure; 11:00-14:30 hike to the ancient Royal Woods of Sandringham and Wolferton; 14:30 departure; 15:00-16:30 Wolf Trail: sand dunes of Old Hunstanton and Hunstanton cliffs, free time by the North Sea; 16:30 departure; 19:30 London, we'll drop you off next to Bow Road Underground Station.

TRANSPORT

As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.

SAFETY

This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike 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 Sandringham):

Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
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 24 hours for the payment to arrive.

THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES

• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Lowland Leader
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food

HOW TO CONTACT US

For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.

Your guide will be Lily (07450435289, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.

WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Water (min 1L)
• Packed lunch
• Walking poles (optional)

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