Medway Valley Lakes and Woods Trail - Saturday 17 January

Join us as we follow a trail across the scenic countryside of the upper Medway Valley in Sussex. Straddling the Prime Meridian, from which the world is measured, our route is one of beautiful rolling hills, picturesque woodlands, and alluring lakeside views.

Walking westwards across the zero degree line we will head through pleasant pastures along the Sussex Border Path, leading us towards the Weir Wood lake. Skirting close to the waters' edge we will cross back over the Meridian and then take in the gorgeous hills and valleys of the High Weald Landscape Trail.

Meeting place: London Bridge Train Station - (inside the station, main entrance, upper concourse, by M&S food shop - it's not far from platforms 11 and 12). Station map is available here - "Upper concourse map": CCS0723844574-001_London Bridge Map Upper and Lower Concourse 2023

Meeting time: 10.00 am (leaving on 10.26 train)

Price: £5. London-East Grinstead rail fare is £13.20 return when using a railcard or Group Save (you can team up for a minimum of three people for this on the day.)

Distance: 16 kms/10 miles

Hike level: easy to medium (climbs of total 100m)

Estimated return time to London: 7PM

Things to bring: water, packed lunch, waterproof clothing, hiking boots

THIS TRIP IS ORGANISED TOGETHER WITH OUR SISTER GROUP, TRAILBLAZER: https://www.meetup.com/trailblazer