SILENT POOL – Dorking West to Chilworth (25.5km) / Strenuous
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HILLY FITNESS WALK
16 mi (25.5 km) / 750m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)
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A hike born straight from the spirit of Indiana Jones – a tranquil trail that winds through dreamy, emerald-green forest, over playful Surrey Hills, and into chocolate-box English countryside villages so rich in character that Hollywood chose them as the setting for The Holiday.
Then the adventure steps up a gear… as the explorer inside you is summoned for a twisting, daring route in search of the legendary Silent Pool!
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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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(#) Soak up sweeping, panoramic views across the mighty Surrey Hills.
(#) Venture deep into enchanting forests – including the storied Hurt Wood.
(#) Savour lunch in the charming village of Shere, iconic filming location of The Holiday.
(#) Track down the legendary Silent Pool, with its crystal-clear waters and gin distillery treasure.
(#) Conquer St Martha’s Hill and take in its impressive, wide-reaching viewpoint.
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DAY STRUCTURE
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Extended break for lunch / Mid hike pub stop (for drinks only) / Short break at Silent Pool Gin Distillery / Walk end pub stop.
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*** MEETING POINT***
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‘MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT’ to Dorking West Station, no later than specified start time.
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LOGISTICS
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- 9:00 – Train from LONDON BRIDGE
- 9:40 - Connection at REDHILL
- 10:00 – Start walk from DORKING WEST
- 17:30 – Estimated finish, no guarantees!
(Linear hike) – Finish at CHILWORTH Station
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TRAIN TICKET
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- 'Return to Chilworth’
(1 Change)
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*** COST & PAYMENT - £10***
Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket
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Name: JAMES WASMUTH
Sort Code #: 07 01 16
Acc #: 02162841
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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)
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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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