Mindful & Quiet Walk ~ Clivden Garden 🌹🌼🪷🌺 and woodland 20 km

plese join us a leisurely walk around to explore impressive formal garden of Clivden with fascinating Summer flower🌹 collections and 300 acres of woodland. The magnificent Clivden House which is now an iconic luxury five stars hotel with spa facilty. The walk is a circular and which will follow tranquil Thames path to loop back to Taplow Station.
Please bring NT membership card or newspaper free pass if you have one. For more info, please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

Special Note: This is a quiet & mindful walk, no loud voices please.

MEETING POINTS:
Option 1 ( For Groupsave Tickets )
10:15 AM Paddington Rail Station’s s Ticket Office ( Not underground)
please take the 10:47 Elizabeth line Reading train to Taplow (see photo below please).
Ticket - Off peak day Return 1/3 off appx £11.40 with GroupSave or Network rail card. ( ticket price may be changed)

OR

Option 2 ( For those who drive )
11:23 AM Taplow Station
The organiser will be driving and waiting from there.
No waiting for late comers please.

HIKE START: Taplow Station 11:23 AM, Approach road side.

HIKE FINISH: Taplow Station( ETA 6PM )

LENGTH & GRADE : 18 to 21 km easy to moderate with mainly unpaved footpaths.

PACE: 4.5 to 5.5 km per hour

BREAK : appx 45 mins with toilet facility and please bring own pack lunch, snacks, water too.

COST: FREE and modest cash contribution are welcome to cover meetup running cost.

RECOMMENDATION: please wear comfortable hiking shoes and dress appropriately to current weather update and bring a backpack, pack lunch, sufficient water and cash for GroupSave train ticket.

IMPORTANCE
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.