TIGER TRAILS – Shoreham to Sole Street (24km Linear) / Moderate Plus
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HILLY SCENIC WALK
15 mi (24 km) / 600m ascent / Moderate Plus (3 paws)
Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED
Link - TRAIL PHOTOS
A picturesque hiking trail exploring the beauty of the Kent Downs, with fantastic panoramic views, our walk will venture through captivating woodland - including a close encounter with a hidden 11th century Church - across farmland, up and down lush rolling hills and along delightful scenic countryside paths.
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FITNESS REQUIRED
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AVERAGE TO GOOD - capable of climbing/descending potentially steep hills & walking at a steady pace.
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MEETING POINT
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‘MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT’ to Shoreham Station (Kent), no later than specified start time.
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DAY STRUCTURE
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Extended break for lunch / Afternoon & walk end pub stops (Optional).
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HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Stunning panoramas of this picturesque section of the Kent Downs
(#) Visit a beautiful 11th century Church
(#) Hike the Knatts Valley
(#) Enjoy traditional, character rich, rural countryside villages & pubs, including a visit to a delightful and charismatic 16th century hostelry to conclude our walk.
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TRAVEL
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LONDON BRIDGE STATION
Train Ticket – ‘Return to Shoreham (Kent), plus a one-way extension from Sole Street to Swanley for return journey’ / 1 Change
(Note): Linear walk – end point from Sole Street Station, NOT Shoreham.
9:17 – (Train)
9:06 – (Connection / Swanley)
9:20 – (START WALK)
16:30 – (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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TIGER TRAILS – Shoreham to Sole Street (24km Linear) / Moderate Plus