COUNTRYSIDE HIKING

The Silent Pool Castle Distillery Vineyard & Woodlands

Guildford Train Station

Saturday April 4th

As the title of this hike suggests, this is a very varied hike incorporating a number of interesting sights

HIGHLIGHTS

Pass the colourful Silent Pool, The quaint Gin Distillery & Picturesque Vineyards

Walk along the delightful River Wey

Visit the charming St Martha's Church-On-The -Hill

Hike through picturesque woodlands & the delightful Newlands Corner
Traverse Merrow & Pewley Downs

Pass the impressive grounds of Guildford castle

Join us to explore picturesque Guildford countryside. The hike will feature several ascents and undulating terrain. We'll make our way to the banks of the River Wey, pass one of the "Alice in Wonderland Sculptures" (Lewis Carroll used to stay in Guildford).

We then join a rising path and head towards The Church of St Martha (from the top of the hill on a clear day you can see 6 counties). Then follow a route that takes us to a vineyard, a magical silent pool and a gin distillery and then through woodlands back to Guildford with a short visit to Guildford castle

Bring a packed lunch / water / hiking shoes

HIKE STATISTICS

This is a CIRCULAR hike

Walk pace: Brisk

Terrain: Several ascents and descents

Distance: 12 miles (18 km)

Ascent: 360 metres

Descent: 320 metres

Hike starts at: 10.45 am

Hike finishes at: 16.45 pm

Hike finish time could be earlier (depends on speed of group)

Train: The train from London Waterloo is a good one to catch (arrive a little earlier to give yourself time for toilet break etc..)

www.trainline.com check train times the day before as they can change

Parking: there is parking available at the station and at Farnham Road car Park (5 min walk to the station).

Hike fee: £8

Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
ref: Name / Guild

Hike leader: Amit (0776 019 8360)

THE GREENSAND HILLS

Highlights

Hike through the magical forests of the Wotton Estate and the dense woodland paths of Broadmoor

Traverse the picturesque Hamlet of Friday Street

Visit the small & quaint Tillingbourne stream

Hike up Leith Hill to the highest point in the South East and see the Tower

We walk through England's largest Vineyard and make our way to the Old Carriage Road where we get stunning views of the wooded Greensand Hills.

We make our way through a valley and past the ancient Church of St John the Evangelist, cross the Tillingbourne River before arriving at the Hammer pond where we'll have lunch.

We'll then proceed to the Hamlet of Broadmoor, The Tillingbourne Waterfall, Hike upto the top of Leith Hill (The highest point in the South East), Bury Hill Fisheries before making our way back to the vineyards and the station

Walk starts at: Boxhill & Westhumble station

Walk ends at: Boxhill & Westhumble station

Hike length: Approx 17 miles (28 km)

Approx Ascent: 450 metres

Terrain: There will be 3 ascents, 2 short ascents and 1 longer and steeper, but manageable for fit hikers

Hike pace: Brisk - Fast

This hike is only for hikers capable of walking 25 km + at a reasonable pace.

Hike finish time is approx (it depends on walking speed of group)

PICNIC

Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water

TRAIN

Trains from London Victoria / Waterloo

THERE ARE NO TOILETS AT THE STATION BUT WE WIL STOP BRIEFLY AT THE TOILETS IN THE VINEYARDS (20 MINS FROM THE STATION)

PARKING

Limited parking available at the station and opposite The Stepping Stones Pub. All drivers please make sure you arrive by 10.30 am to give yourself time to find a parking spot. We won't be able to wait for latecomers. Ps. If you are late or simply cannot find parking, drive to Denbies Wine Estate (5 mins drive), park in their car park and meet us in front of the main building. We will be having a quick toilet stop there and that is an option if you are late.

PAYMENT

(£8) Bank transfer

Kats Adventures Ltd
40 09 25
41764527

ref: Name / Greensand

and message me your name and I'll register you

DISCLAIMER
When participating in any outdoor activity, there is always the risk of injury. When hiking with Kats Adventures, you acknowledge that:

1. You are fully aware of all risks involved, accept full responsibility for whatever may happen to you, before, during or after the hike.
2. You are in good health and ‘fit to hike’
3. You shall not hold responsible, pursue any legal, injury or financial compensation claim against Kats Adventures and or the hike leaders for anything that may happen to you during or after the hike.

MAGICAL MOROCCO - THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS

Hike across stunning mountains, valleys and gorges

Gaze upon riverside Oases, Kasbahs and Berber villages

ITINERARY

Saturday April 18th

Flight London to Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech

Sunday April 19th

HIKING

Transfer from Marrakech in the morning (70km drive) to Ouirgane. Then begin the trek which heads south along mule tracks near a saline stream towards the village of Marigha Izdern (1,205m) then to Imareghan Noufla (1,224m) where intensely flavoured olive oil is produced, trek through mix of field crops & wild flowers via Berber hamlets to the little village of Tinzert where salt is mined

We then head up the other side of the valley with diverse mineral rich mountain slopes, through juniper woodlands to reach the Imi Oughlad.
Approx: 4 hrs hiking time.

Monday April 20th Day 3: Imi Oughlad- Tizi Oussem / Ait Aissa
HIKING

After breakfast we'll head up and out of the valley and hike to the stunning Azzaden Valley. The views open up with a rushing mountain stream surrounded by lush walnut groves
Overnight in IMLIL Approx: 5 hours hiking

Tuesday April 21st Day 4 Tizi Ouzzem 1600m - Tizi Mzik 2489m - Imlil 1740m HIKING

We set off up in north-westerly direction for a 4-5 hour hike up steep mountain slopes, passing by woods, pine and juniper, look upon the Imlil and ait oussaden valleys, then a slow but steep descent for an hour or so to imi n'ifri and our field picnic

Overnight in IMLIL Guest house Approx: 5 hours hiking.

Wednesday April 22nd

Drive to Marrakech early morning . Free time in Marrakech (spend an extra day sightseeing) or flight back to UK (the flight must leave after 12.00pm on Wednesday to allow you to get up early and catch the flight)

FLIGHTS

Easyjet, BA & Ryan Air have direct flights. But best to confirm the trip soon and book flights early to get better deals

DRESS CODE

Morocco is a conservative country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee.

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights in a mountain Gite and 1 night in a Guest House. In Gites upto 3 in a room. Single rooms available (single supplement payable)

FOOD

Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:

Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk

Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit

Dinner: Soup, classic Moroccan tajine (chicken is popular), couscous, olives, nuts, fruit

BAGGAGE

Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only a rucksack with whatever you need close at hand for the day. NB : Left luggage or unnecessary luggage can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek.

KIT LIST

• Good walking boots and socks
• Personnel First aid Kit
• Light sleeping bag when in Gites (Can be rented for a couple of days at Euro 5 per day)
• Lightweight waterproof trousers and top
• Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
• Soft-sided / duffle bags (50-80 litres) NO HARD SHELL bags
• Lightweight daypack
• Sunglasses & Sunscreen
• Torch and batteries
• Towel & all personal toiletries

COST

£395 (Early bird rate for payment before November 7th)

£445 (For payment after November 7th and before December 7th)

£495 (For payment after December 7th)

INCLUDES

• Expert English-speaking mountain guides
• Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
• Berber Cook
• Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch on all hiking days
• All accommodation in a Gite and Guest House
• Round-trip transportation across Morocco

NOT INCLUDE

• Day 1 Saturday April 18th and Wednesday April 22nd (if you decide to stay an extra day in Marrakech)
• Soft/alcoholic drinks
• Tips (Tips for Guides / Berber / Cooks / Muleteers about Euro 30 in total) and personal expenses
• Taxi from Airport to Marrakech city approx 10 / 15 Euro
• Single room supplement
• Flight to Marakkech
• Insurance
• Any other items not mentioned in the includes category

A full Q & A for the trip will be available for all registered attendees.

Please note the first 3 days consist of progressively difficult hikes in mountainous terrain.

HOLIDAY TIME

So you’ll need to book 3 working days holiday or 4 depending on if you’d like to stay extra

NUMBERS

A min of 10 people are needed to confirm this trip. The sooner we can confirm the better, to get better flight costs and other rates