- Oxted circular walk via Chartwell -approx 13 miles

This picturesque circular hike begins in the charming town of Oxted and takes you through the heart of the Kent countryside. The route offers a mix of rolling fields, dense woodland, and panoramic viewpoints, making it perfect for nature enthusiasts and history lovers alike.

Starting at Oxted, we will follow quiet trails and country paths towards Chartwell, the former home of Winston Churchill. Here, we can take a break to explore the house, gardens, or grab refreshments at the café. Continuing on, ascend Mariners Hill, where sweeping views of the Weald await—a perfect spot for a rest and photo opportunities.

The return journey leads through shaded forest trails and open meadows, eventually looping back to Oxted. The hike covers approximately 13 miles and includes some hills, making it suitable for walkers with a reasonable good fitness level. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and rich heritage along this rewarding route.

As the group size is limited to 50 people, please only rsvp if you will definitely attend.

Walk start: 10.01 from Oxted railway station.
Estimated walk end 16:15 Oxted railway station.
Get the 9:20 train from London Victoria to Oxted. Train fare £9.30 with network rail card or groupsave. I will join the train at Clapham Junction so will meet you at Oxted. National trust cafe for lunch. Optional Wetherspoons at the end.
Bring a packed lunch.

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
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• Please answer the RSVP question; Guests with missing or incorrect answers will be removed from the list!

What to bring

• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
• Spare socks
• Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
• Yourself...
• ...and your camera!
• Cash for train ticket
• Cash for pub at the end of the walk?

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
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TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

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