Name: Tonbridge Christmas Market Hike
Start: 2024-12-01T08:57:00Z
End: 2024-12-01T19:00:00Z

Please ensure you’ve paid your membership fee £3. You can either pay in cash on the day on the day or via bank transfer.

**Estimated Distance:** 11-12 Miles
**Duration:** 5 hours walking time + 1hour break for lunch.
**Grade:** Medium
**Meeting Point:** Borough Green & Wrotham Station
**Starting Point:** Borough Green & Wrotham Station
**Finishing Point:** Tonbridge
**Train Information:**
LONDON BRIDGE: departs 08:57 arrives Borough Green & Wrotham Station 9:43 (buy a return ticket to Maidstone £15.95 with a Network Rail Card).
ASHFORD: departs 08:52 arrives Borough Green & Wrotham Station 9:43 (buy a return ticket to Maidstone International £11.95 with a Network Rail Card).
MAIDSTONE: departs 09:25 arrives Borough Green & Wrotham Station 9:43 (buy a return Tonbridge).
**Walk Description:**
**Highlights: This will be our last walk for the year! Wow trains from both directions arrive at exactly the same time! What better way to see the year out with a visit to a Christmas Market!**
**[Christmas at the Castle | Tonbridge Castle, England | Illuminate Tonbridge](https://www.christmasatthecastle.uk/)**
Further details to follow
**Train Prices:** Train prices are subject to change. Please check the Southeastern website for latest information.
[Cheap Train Tickets, Rail Times & UK Train Fares | Southeastern](https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/)
**Food:** Bring a packed lunch for a snack in Hurst Wood.
**Water:** Please ensure you bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated. 1 -2 litres depending on the weather.
**Phone Contact:** Your host is contactable for urgent calls on the following number: 07795622333
**Network Railcard:**
All you need to pay for is your train or transport costs, food and equipment etc. If you are completing many journeys you might want to consider purchasing a Network Railcard. Details are available at the following link:
[Network Railcard - London and South East | National Rail (network-railcard.co.uk)](https://www.network-railcard.co.uk/)
Get 1/3 off rail fares in London and the South East with a Network Railcard.
[London_South_East_Network_Railcard_map_Jan2021.pdf]()
Some walks you might be able to get group save if there are enough people travelling. See individual walk notes.
**Notes:** Some sections of the walk are on uneven ground and we recommend shoes with ankle support. Trainers/Trail running shoes can be worn in dry weather at your own risk. Please bring a raincoat, water, sunhat, sun lotion as conditions require it.
**Weather:** Walks will not be cancelled due to rain. Please bring an umbrella + raincoat and waterproof over trousers. Umbrella's offer excellent protection as long as it’s not too windy. Over-trousers are needed in case there is driving rain. Waterproof shoes are essential if rain is forecasted or the ground cover is wet from dew or previous rain. Only severe weather, lightning will cause the walk to be cancelled.
**Photos**: Please let everyone know if you prefer **not** have your photo taken and posted on the walk pages or posted on instagram.
**Co-hosting:** if you’re interested to help co-host a walking event please contact us.
**Disclaimer:**
· "Participation in this hike is voluntary and at your own risk."
· "You are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing during the hike."
· "The organizers and hosts of this hike are not liable for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the hike."
· "By joining this hike, you agree to release the organizers and hosts from any liability or claims resulting from your participation in the activity."
· "You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically fit and able to participate in this hike."

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