AMAZON TIGER – Borough Green to Sole Street (29km Linear) / Strenuous
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HILLY FITNESS WALK
18 mi (29 km) / 750m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)
Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED
Link - TRAIL PHOTOS
Exploring the splendour of the ‘Garden of England’ - a favourite hunting ground for discovering stimulating inclines, ancient woodland & dreamy rolling hills. Find the inner nature within & unleash your mind & body to this wonderful, highly energetic outdoor adventure.
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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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‘PLATFORM 2 EXIT’ to Borough Green & Wrotham Station, no later than specified start time.
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DAY STRUCTURE
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Extended break for lunch – Trosley Country Park / Afternoon & walk end pub stops (Optional).
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HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Lush rolling hills, captivating woodland & fields - the best of the ‘Garden of England’
(#) Sweeping panoramic views of the Kent Downs
(#) Meander through large Apple Orchards
(#) Enjoy an outdoor lunch at the Bluebell Café in Trosley Country Park
(#) Visit traditional, character rich, rural countryside villages & pubs.
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TRAVEL
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VICTORIA STATION
Train Ticket – ‘Return to Borough Green & Wrotham, plus a one-way extension from Sole Street to Swanley for return journey’
(Note): Buy extension at Sole Street or in advance. As a linear walk, the end station is farther out from London but still part of the Southeastern network, hence the requirement; only a few stops and not expensive.
8:55 – (Train)
9:45 – (START WALK)
18:00 – (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
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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)
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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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AMAZON TIGER – Borough Green to Sole Street (29km Linear) / Strenuous