HANGING HILL – Sole Street Circular (26.5km) / Strenuous

HILLY FITNESS WALK
16.5 mi (26.5 km) / 850m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)
Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED
Link - TRAIL PHOTOS

Glorious panoramic views, wonderful woodland and a delightful journey through Trosley Country Park and along the North Downs Way await you on this walk - a beautiful trail that keeps on giving, steadily increasing with intensity as the day develops.

Look out for the delightful pub that we will culminate our adventure in, a wonderful old hostelry full of quirky charm and even a half-naked picture of Nicolas Cage in the ladies toilets.

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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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MEETING POINT
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‘MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT’ to Sole Street Station, no later than specified start time.

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

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HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Venture into ancient captivating woodland with distant views of the Kent Downs
(#) Several challenging, short ascents, traversing the North Downs Way
(#) Enjoy an outdoor lunch from an impressive hill viewpoint
(#) Explore Trosley Country Park
(#) Visit traditional, character rich, rural countryside villages & pubs, including a visit to a delightful and charismatic 16th century hostelry to conclude our walk.

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TRAVEL
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VICTORIA STATION
Train Ticket – ‘Return to Sole Street’

8:42 – (Train)
9:35 – (START WALK)

17:00 – (Estimated Finish, NO GUARANTEES!)

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COST & PAYMENT - £10
Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket
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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

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)

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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