ECHO VALLEY – Chilham Circular / DAY HIKE - (Strenuous)

HILLY FITNESS WALK

A tail of Downs & Dolphins…well kind of, when you complete this lengthy hike you’ll notice the trail map shows a feint resemblance to our smart seabound friends.

Exploring this less frequented eastern stretch of the ‘Garden of England’ - a truly wonderful landscape & real hidden gem – our adventure tackles a septet of Downs (7 if you’re curious), navigates through apple & pear orchards, encounters tranquil woodland, traverses breezy fauna & flora, with time for a refreshing pitstop at a charismatic 16th century free house that is reputedly haunted.

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HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Rolling hills, woodland & fields
(#) Hike the Wye National Nature Reserve
(#) Enjoy an outdoor lunch from an impressive hill viewpoint
(#) Trek large apple orchards
(#) Rest with a refreshment in a haunted, traditional old English pub
(#) See the character rich, rural countryside village of Chilham.

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HIKE DETAILS
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20.5 miles (33 km) / 850m ascent / Strenuous / 4 paws
LINK - Hike Gradings

FITNESS REQUIRED - Good to strong, capable of climbing & descending potentially steep hills at a quick pace.

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TRAIL PHOTOS
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LINK - Echo Valley

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MEETING POINT
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Meet at the ‘MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT’ to Chilham Station, no later than specified start time.

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TRAVEL
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ST PANCRAS INT. STATION
Train Ticket – ‘Return to Chilham (Valid on HS1)’ / 1 Change

9:07 – (Train)
9:50 – (Connection / Ashford Int.)
10:05 – (START WALK)

19:00 – (Estimated Finish, NO GUARANTEES!)

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COST & PAYMENT
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£10 – (Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket).

To join, RSVP then either:

A) PAYPAL – to @tukitiger using the ‘Friends & Family' option

B) BANK TRANSFER

Name: JAMES WASMUTH
Sort Code #: 07 01 16
Acc #: 02162841

Payments are non-refundable & non-transferable. To sell your place, please refer to the ‘FAQ’ link below for guidelines.
LINK - FAQ

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DAY STRUCTURE
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Extended break for lunch – Hill viewpoint / Optional afternoon & walk end pub stops.

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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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