LEON LIONHEART – Holmwood to Box Hill - (30.5km) / Demanding
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VERY HILLY CHALLENGE WALK - (1 Drop Out Point)
OPT A – 17 mi (27.5 km) / 1000m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)
OPT B – 19 mi (30.5 km) / 1250m ascent / Very Strenuous (5 paws)
Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED 🐾
Link - TRAIL PHOTOS 📷
The Surrey Hills are steeped in medieval history, scattered with ancient earthworks and long-forgotten ruins, and anchored by market towns such as Guildford, which flourished through medieval life and trade.
This feline-inspired trail – in the vein of King Richard himself, the original Lionheart – criss-crosses historic footpaths, bridleways, and leafy lanes from times past, granting hikers exceptional access to an exquisite landscape of woodlands and testing hills, peppered with plenty of thrills to challenge your kitty prowess and awaken your inner tiger-mite.
A hike forged in the cherished memory of Leon 🐾
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🏋🏻♂️ FITNESS REQUIRED
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VERY STRONG – capable of climbing/descending multiple, potentially steep hills at a fast pace with restricted rest time.
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🏞️ HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Drop-out point at 17 mi (1000m) for those who want a shorter adventure.
(#) Cat-tastic panoramic views across the Surrey Hills.
(#) Multiple challenging short ascents, occasionally steep.
(#) Outdoor lunch from an impressive hilltop viewpoint.
(#) Scale the memorable summits of both Leith & Box Hill.
(#) Celebrate the finish with a well-earned drink in a traditional English pub.
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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 2 EXIT’ to Holmwood Station, no later than specified start time.
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📝 LOGISTICS
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- 8:41 – Train from VICTORIA
- 9:50 – Start walk from HOLMWOOD
- 19:00 – Estimated finish, no guarantees!
(Linear hike) – Finish at BOXHILL & WESTHUMBLE Station
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🚂 TRAIN TICKET
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- 'Return to Eastbourne'
(No changes required)
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💰 COST & PAYMENT - £10
Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket
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PLEASE CLEARLY REFERENCE YOUR NAME & THE EVENT
- (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)
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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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