THE WILDLANDS – Bedwyn to Kintbury (29km) / Strenuous

HILLY FITNESS WALK
18 mi (29 km) / 900m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)
Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED 🐾
Link - TRAIL PHOTOS 📷

A Walk on the Wild Side!

Grab your sense of adventure and join us for a day of fun, friends, and frolics in the rugged North Wessex Downs! This strenuous but exhilarating trail twists through colourful fields, shadowy woodlands, and hills that’ll make your legs sing.

Look up! Daring daredevils zip through the sky on their man-made flying contraptions, adding a splash of madness to our already unforgettable escapade. Expect laughs, lung-busting climbs, and landscapes that take your breath away – both on the ground and above!

Also advertised here: TUKI TIGER ADVENTURES (See full attendees).

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🏋🏻‍♂️ FITNESS REQUIRED
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GOOD TO STRONG – capable of climbing/descending potentially steep hills & walking at a fast pace.

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🏞️ HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Take in impressive panoramic views across the North Wessex Downs.
(#) Tackle several short but challenging ascents that reward you with stunning vistas.
(#) Hike sections of the Wayfarer’s Walk, an ancient 71-mile-long trail stretching to the coast.
(#) Admire hang gliders and paragliders launch from the notorious 1676 Combe Gibbet atop Gallows Down.
(#) Enjoy an outdoor lunch with inspiring hilltop views.
(#) Discover traditional, character-rich villages and welcoming countryside pubs along the way.

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🥪 DAY STRUCTURE
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Extended break for lunch – Hill viewpoint / Mid hike pub stop (for drinks only) / Walk end pub stop.

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🌎 MEETING POINT
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‘PLATFORM 1 EXIT’ to Bedwyn Station, no later than specified start time.

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📝 LOGISTICS
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• 9:05 – Train from PADDINGTON
• 10:11 - Connection at NEWBURY
• 10:35 – Start walk from BEDWYN
• 19:00 – Estimated finish, no guarantees!

(Linear hike) – Finish at KINTBURY Station

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🚂 TRAIN TICKET
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• 'Return to Bedwyn'

(1 Change)

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💰 COST & PAYMENT - £10
Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket
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(A) PAYPAL – @tukitiger using the ‘Friends & Family' option ONLY!

(B) BANK TRANSFER

Name: JAMES WASMUTH
Sort Code #: 07 01 16
Acc #: 02162841
Link - PAYMENT TERMS

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🥾 WHAT TO BRING
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• Torch (Autumn/Winter hikes)
• Sit mat
• Outdoor wear – basic technical clothing & equipment
• AVOID - jeans
• Waterproofs (rain forecast?)
• Footwear – recommend ankle support hiking boots, not essential
• Packed Lunch (high energy snacks possibly)
• Water – 1 to 2 litres
• Vaseline (good for avoiding blisters)

Link - HIKE KIT LIST

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⚕️ SAFETY
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This hike is led by an experienced hike leader & qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury.

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📜 TERMS & CONDITIONS
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By signing up to or attending this event you are confirming you agree to our ‘T&C's'.
Link - TERMS & CONDITIONS

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