HIKE 21km Eridge - ancient Towering Rock formations and Manor Houses

Come and join us for this hike that takes us on a trail through both Sussex and Kent as we explore two counties. We pass the ancient rock formations of Harrison’s Rocks which owe their dramatic and striking shape to the last ice age. As we wander around below the crag surrounded by a lush woodland we’ll admire the majestic beauty of the sandstone formations. Our hike then continues across the border into the beautiful scenery of Kent - the Garden of England. On our way we will explore historical manors with enchanted forests, follow lazy, meandering rivers and indulge our senses with lush countryside.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the famous Harrison’s Rocks formed over 135 million years ago and shaped by the last Ice Age
• Explore two beautiful counties in one day - Kent and Sussex
• Pass a famous manor house dated back to the 1200s
• See the majestic Harrison Rocks which are a Site of Special Scientific Interest
• Be surrounded by a variety of wildlife species including rare plants

HIKE DESCRIPTION

We start off at Ashurst village where we dive into the serene shady woods of Kent and enjoy the scenic beauty of the countryside. Our delightful rural hike continues on to the truly stunning Kentish scenery with much of this section going through very peaceful countryside with a remote feeling. We pass the moated manor of Groombridge which has a rich history of over 700 years. The manor house as well as the bridges and moat gates were largely designed by Sir Christopher Wren, known for his redesign of St Paul’s Cathedral, following the Great Fire of London in 1666.

We then hike to the impressive Harrison’s rocks - a collection of huge rock outcrops that date back about 135 million years but that owe their dramatic and striking shapes to the last Ice Age. They're extremely popular with climbers who we often see. Following the picturesque views across the Kent and Sussex countryside, our trail reveals an abundance of lush countryside demonstrating why Kent is known as the Garden of England, bright and open woodlands including Broadwater forest are home to abundant wildlife. We finish in the idyllic village of Eridge, nestled in the northern borderlands of East Sussex next to Kent.

MEETING POINT

Victoria station 8:25am, leave at 8:45am for the 9:02 train. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP
Planned arrival back into London is 6:53pm (you are committed until then)

GUIDE - CORINA 07591 945281 (only for use during the hike) ABOUT US

FOOD - Bring a packed lunch

DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY

Distance: 13 miles (21km)
Grading: Intermediate
Ascent: 340m
Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours

COST & PAYMENT

£31 including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Attend” to join.
Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable but we have a process to release your space for RESALE, if your space sells you will be refunded.

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket & trousers KIT LINK
• Water (2 litres)
• Lunch
• We arrange train tickets and logistics, so just turn up and have a great day 😁

SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider

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