Name: The Cotswold Way ~ two days walking during the long days of summer
Start: 2024-06-29T08:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-06-30T20:00:00+01:00

**Tell me more**
Take advantage of the long daylight hours in June with two days hiking in the Cotswolds. This will be a busy weekend with lots of hills, so please be prepared.

**Getting there & back**
By car with Carl R in 7 seater vehicle (by arrangement):
Pick up/drop off by car at Reading Central railway station or Basingstoke railway station.
*Saturday* \- Depart Reading Central railway station 8am\. Pick up at Basingstoke railway station at 8\.45am\.
*Sunday –* Drop off at Basingstoke railway station between 7pm & 8pm. Drop off at Reading Central railway station between 7.45pm & 8.45pm.

You are welcome to make your own travel arrangements. Please contact Carl R for meeting locations & times.

**Accommodation**
You should make your own accommodation booking.
Carl R has done some research to find accommodation that is located in the same area to reduce the time taken for pick up/drop. Please message Carl R for details.

**What will it cost?**

* This is peak season on a Saturday night in the Cotswolds so please budget for £100 for a twin room. Accommodation with option of free cancelation is currently available. Early booking is recommended.
* A £5 donation for GOSH [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/) will be requested for joining us on one or both walks.
* Pay as you go for your food, drinks, personal expenses etc.
* Those travelling with Carl R share transport cost equally. Total is expected to be in the order of £15 per person.

**Saturday hike**
Type \~ linear
Start \~ 10.30am
Hiking time approx. 5.5 hrs. (Add 1 hour for stops)
Hike distance \~ 18km
Total ascent \~ 600m
Finish \~ 5pm.
Return to start by bus.
**Sunday hike**
Type \~ Circular
Start walk \~ 10.30am
Hiking time approx. 5 hrs. (Add 1 hour for stops)
Hike distance \~ 16km
Total ascent \~ 600m
Finish \~ 5pm. Can eat at finish or set off for return Journey to Reading.

**How do I secure a place on this trip?**
Just sign up to this Meetup & we will message you to confirm availability & options.

**Notes**
Please message Carl R for additional information on any aspect of this trip.
The organisers run this group for the enjoyment of the participants & themselves, not for profit.
If you sign up for this trip you will be added to a WhatsApp group.

**Important information**

* You are advised to wear walking boots & suitable hiking clothes.
* If you are not sure about suitable boots or clothes or your ability to do this walk please discuss with Carl R in advance so that you can make a considered decision.
* Participants must take full responsibility for their own welfare & safety.
* You sign up for and attend our activities at your own risk.
* This Meetup group does not have insurances to cover your activity.
* Please do not attend if you are not competent to participate in this activity.

***and finally***
*If you’d like to lead or assist during an activity please get in touch with Carl R.*

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