Fleet Circular Hike 20km

Meeting Points

🚊 Option 1 – By Train
🕙 08:30 AM – Waterloo Ticket Office
We will buy Groupsave train tickets (1/3 off) together; off peak day return from Waterloo to Fleet
💡 See photo below for train timetable.
Alternatively, you may purchase your own ticket online.

🚙 Option 2 – By Car some limited parking
🕘 10:00 AM – Fleet station
Fleet Car Park

⚠ Start & Finish
Start: 10:10 Fleet Station
Finish: Fleet Station (Estimated return: 5pm) there is an option to stop at a pub at the end of the walk
⏳ We will not wait for latecomers, please plan accordingly.

🥾 Hike Details
Distance & Grade: Approx. 19.8km| Easy to Moderate Mostly unpaved varied pond, river trails. Some gentle inclines or uneven ground.
Pace: 4–5 km/hour with a few mindful pauses along the way
Break: Stop at a pub, or picnic if you bring your lunch approx. 1 hour Includes access to toilet facilities 🚻
The walk begins at a serene picturesque spot in Fleet pond Nature Reserve teeming with wildlife. From the ponds we will join the canal passing through a tranquil landscape of trees and open waters before having a break for lunch.
We will continue along the path to the historic Blacksmith’s Bridge and crossing Tundry Pond, before we head back following Basingstoke Canal Towpath.

🎒 What to Bring
• 🥪 Packed lunch , 💧 Sufficient water, 💰 Cash for Groupsave ticket (if using train option)
🎒 Comfortable backpack, 👟 Waterproof hiking shoes, 👕 Dress in layers and check current
weather forecast
🔄 Important Notes
• 🌦 As this is an outdoor event, plans may be adjusted or cancelled due to weather
conditions.
• 🚆 Train times or transport logistics may also change. Please stay alert for updates.
• 🔔 Turn on notifications or check your messages for any last-minute modifications.

Group Rules

🍃 Be respectful with RSVPs
If you are not able to attend, please cancel in good time. Frequent No-shows and late cancellations (less than 24 hours) affect members on the waiting list and may impact future participation.
🍃 Attendance matters
The organiser or event host reserves the right to prioritise members who are punctual, consistent, and show genuine interest in the group’s purpose
🍃 No entitlement
Joining from the waitlist or arriving without an RSVP is not acceptable. Please honour group etiquette, arrive on time, and understand that space is limited. “Plus-one” or “Guest” attendance is
not permitted unless you have obtained prior permission from the event host.
🍃 Maintain group harmony
This is a group for wellbeing, not for debate, heated arguments, or emotionally charged exchanges.
Please respect others’ personal space and boundaries, avoid criticism or judgment, and help maintain a calm, peaceful atmosphere throughout the event.
🍃 Be mindful of group pace
Please try to stay aware of the group’s rhythm and pace, avoid walking too far ahead or behind. Coordinating with others helps keep the hike smooth and enjoyable for everyone.
🍃 No smoking or vaping during the walk
To support a clean and fresh group atmosphere, intoxicants, recreational drugs, smoking, and
vaping are not permitted during the walk itself. Smoking can also pose a fire risk in dry conditions during the summer months.

DISCLAIMER
By joining this group , you acknowledge and agree to the following:

🍃 This is a free, informal, and peer-led community gathering, offered voluntarily by members and not as part of any business, commercial, or professional service. There is no qualified hike leader or trained first aider present.

🍃 All participants must be 18 or older and are fully responsible for their own safety, health, and wellbeing throughout the event. Outdoor environments do carry inherent risks, and participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken at each individual’s own discretion and risk.

🍃 The organiser, guides, or event hosts accept no liability for any injury (including personal injury or fatal accidents), illness, loss, damage, or disputes that may occur before, during, or after the
event.

🍃 You are encouraged to carry personal accident or travel insurance if you feel this is appropriate for your needs.

🍃 Please assess your own physical and emotional readiness to participate. If you have any medical or psychological conditions that may affect your experience, it is your responsibility to manage
them appropriately and/or seek advice in advance.

🍃 All event descriptions including timing, distance, pace, and attendance are approximate and may change due to weather, terrain, transport, or other unforeseen circumstances.

🍃 Occasionally, photos or short videos may be taken for motivational, reflective, or educational purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any media, kindly inform the organiser before the session begins.

🍃 By attending, you agree to respect the Countryside Code;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advicefor-countryside-visitors all natural spaces, and take personal responsibility for your presence and conduct during the event.

🍃 Participants are encouraged to be aware of their responsibilities under the CROW Act (Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) when enjoying nature.
🔗 UK Government Guidance on Open Access Land and the CROW Act:Lwin
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/open-access-land-management-rights-and-responsibilities