Distance... approx 10.7 miles with 1349 ft of elevation.

Start time... 10.00 am. (Arrive...09.45am.)

Cost...none (but you must be a paid up Hardy Walkers member)

Meeting... in the free car park at Maiden Castle

We will start by going up on to Maiden Castle, one of the largest Iron Age hillforts in Europe, walking around the ramparts and visiting the site of the Roman Temple, we then head up onto the Ridgeway and along to the summit of Black Down and the 72ft high Hardy Monument built in 1844 to the memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Captain of The Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, not the writer as many think.
From here there are fantastic views for miles weather permitting.
We will then carefully walk down the road a short distance to East Rew Farm where we take the track down to Kit Hill Bottom before heading to Martinstown and a stop for refreshments at The Brewers Arms. It's then footpaths and tracks back to Maiden Castle.
...a packed lunch is the best option as there will be stops en-route...

• What to bring
Please use appropriate footwear (walking boots or shoes) and suitable clothing for the weather. Bring a small rucksack in which you can carry something warm to put on, waterproofs and drinks/snacks/packed lunch. Please bring plenty to drink if the weather is hot.

• Important to know
Contact on the day: Cat (mobile 07870 826198). The start time on the website is when we start walking. You should be on site 15 minutes earlier to kit up and listen to any briefing.

Disclaimer: Participation is your own choice, at your own risk and you are responsible for your own safety. Dogs are the responsibility of their respective owners. See "Hardy Walkers - guidance for members" at https://bit.ly/3qlOt1v

Please check the website before the walk in case details change. If you need to cancel, please do so as early as possible and by 8.00am at the latest on the day of the walk.

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