Hughenden Manor ( NT) and 18 km Hike

Please kindly read the following before you RSVP, good fitness required for this hike, please bring a torch light.
Event Host : Daga

Meeting Points
Option 1
9.30 Marylebone Rail Station's Ticket Office (Not underground)
please take the 10:00AM Chiltern Railways to Birmingham and get off at High Wycombe (see photo below)
Ticket - off peak day return with Groupsave or Network Rail card £17 (the price may be changed and please bring cash).
OR
Option 2
10:30AM High Wycombe Station
HIKE START: High Wycombe Train Station 10:30AM
( No waiting for late comers please)

HIKE FINISH: High Wycombe ETA 4PM

LENGTH & GRADE: 15 to 20km moderate, good fitness required, mainly unpaved, appx elevation gain 250 to 300m.

PACE: 4 to 5 km per hour with leisurely pace.

BREAK: apprx 1 hour lunch break, your own packed lunch, snacks and water. Additional stops provided for refreshment.

COST: FREE

RECOMMENDATION: please wear comfortable hiking shoes and dress appropriately to current weather update and bring a backpack, torchlight, pack lunch, sufficient water and cash for GroupSave train ticket.

About: Hughenden Manor (description from the National Trust website)
Set in an unspoiled Chiltern valley with views of ancient woodlands and rolling hills, Hughenden offers a restful retreat from the pressures of everyday life, just as it did for Victorian Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, and his wife Mary Anne. Outside, the surrounding views of the parkland invite you to explore the estate, following picturesque walking trails that take in the historic landscape of the Chiltern beech woods. In contrast to the exotic trees on the North Lawn, the Italianate formal gardens showcase annual beds full of the bold colours the Disraelis loved. Inside the manor, you can discover the top-secret Second World War operation codenamed ‘Hillside’.

GROUP RULES
- All attendance must be RSVP, edit RSVP in time to " Not Going" if you are unable to attend and no late cancellation on the day of the hike. People on waiting list or guests are not allowed to join unless approved by the event host.
- Please treat other members of group with respect & courtesy, understand the boundaries and consider cultural sensitivity.
- Please refrain from criticisms, personal attacks, harassments, loud voices and smoking including vape during the event.
IMPORTANCE
Some of the events require a participant to be able to walk 4 to 5 Km per hour and in some cases tough terrain too, please join only if your are medically fit enough. A cancellation may occur in case of heavy rain or snow, transport's information might be changed and please always check any updates and turn on notifications. Please follow and respect the countryside code;
• Leave gates and property as you find them.
• Slow down or stop for horses, walkers and farm animals and give them plenty of room.
• Make no unnecessary noise; do not disturb the residents or frighten farm animals & wildlife and maintain “ Peace & Quiet “ nature of countryside.
• Keep away from machinery and farm animals.
• Please do not feed livestock, horses or wild animals.
• Make sure you keep to the footpaths to help protect crops and wildlife.
DISCLAIMER
This is an informal activity and each participant must be over 18 and responsible for their own safety. The organisers or event hosts cannot be liable as a team for any damage, fight or inconvenience caused or suffered, personal injury, any accident including fatal accident during this event. Despite our effort, care and attention, event details can be changed or altered due to weather, transport and many other factors. Please note that event descriptions are merely in estimation such as time, distance and number of attendees etc ..We may take photos and videos at our events which may include you as for motivational and inspirational purposes. By attending our events you understand, agree all terms of this disclaimer and follow the countryside code.