Battle Abbey a Church and Magical Wood 20km Circular Hike

Please read the following before you RSVP

Event host: Xenis

Meeting Point 1
Charring Cross Station Ticket Office 9:40am for Group Save tickets (est. £21.40)
Taking the 10:04 toward Hastings. Arriving at Battle for 11:33

OR

Meeting Point 2
Battle at 11:35

Description:
Firstly we will take a short walk to visit the Church & take pictures, then onto Battle Abbey, again for a short stop. We won't be going in as tickets are £20. It's an English Heritage run site.
Then we will be heading off into a mixture of woods, fields & some country roads.
This first leg of the hike will be approx 2 hours, at which point we will stop off for lunch at the White Hart pub in Catsfield
Please be discrete & respectful with packed lunches, as it's not a large establishment.

Lunch break approx 40 mins. The 2nd leg of the walk approx 3 hours back to Battle.

There are Toilets on train. There are some at station but may be closed on Sunday. Another Toilet break at lunch

Hike Start: Promptly at 11:45 from Battle Station

Length and Grade: 20km a mix of trail and pavement

Cost: FREE
Distance: 20km
Duration: 7h
What to bring: pack lunch, sufficient water, and a backpack. Please wear waterproof hiking shoes and dress appropriately to current weather update.

IMPORTANT:
Some of the events require a participant to be able to walk 4 to 5 Km per hour and in some cases tough terrain too, please join only if your are medically fit enough. A cancellation may occur in case of heavy rain or snow, transport's information might be changed and please always check any updates and turn on notifications.
Group Rules
All attendees are required to RSVP; members who repeatedly fail to show up or cancel late will be removed from the group. Guests or members on the waiting list are not allowed unless the event host approves.
Please treat other group members respectfully and courteously, respecting their boundaries and considering their cultural sensitivities.
Please refrain from criticism, personal attacks, harassment, loud voices, and smoking, including vaping, during the events.
The organiser has the right to prioritise punctual and regular members and show interest or appreciation.

DISCLAIMER
This is an informal activity, and each participant must be over 18 and responsible for their own safety. The organisers or event hosts cannot be held liable as a team for any damage, fights, or inconveniences caused or suffered, personal injuries, or any accidents, including fatal ones, which may occur during this event. It is essential to note that, despite our best efforts, care, and attention, event details may change or be altered due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, transportation, and other factors. Please note that event descriptions are estimates, including time, distance, and the number of attendees. We may take photos and videos, including those of you, during our events for motivational and inspirational purposes. By attending our events, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by all the terms of this disclaimer and to comply with the countryside code.