HIKE BEGINNERS MINI 11km Canals, Sandy Trails and Medieval Churches of Surrey
Schedule
Sun Jun 23 2024 at 08:30 am to 04:45 pm
Location
London Waterloo station | London, EN
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BUY YOUR SPACES HEREPlease, note that tickets must be purchased in advance via the link below. Only buying a ticket on the below website will get you a space on the hike!
https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/301151827/
PLEASE NOTE - this is a shortened and less hilly version of our hike to the North Downs near Guildford. It is ideal for anyone new to hiking or those who would like a gentler, shorter hike that returns to London mid afternoon.
We’re off to the North Downs in Surrey - an area so spectacular it’s been designated an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This hike starts at the charming medieval town of Guildford which has a long and varied history dating back thousands of years to the Bronze Age and to the castle that the Normans built 1000 years ago.
Trip Highlights:
• Explore the beautiful Surrey countryside Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Admire the far reaching views of St Martha's hill with its historic church
• Visit Guildford - Surrey's most significant ancient town with Bronze Age roots and see for yourself why it has attracted many famous residents.
• Follow the tranquil River Wey as it gently flows past willow trees
• Visit the enchanting ruins of the 14th century St Catherine's Chapel - which attracted the artist Turner to paint it in 1807 and 1808
• Hike along part of the North Downs Way - the 2nd most acclaimed long distance route in South East England
• Pass Guildford castle - dating back nearly 1000 years
Guildford is best known for being a picturesque and quaint market town near London, but the countryside has far more to offer than most visitors discover beyond the cobbled streets and historical buildings. Famous past and current residents include Lewis Carroll - author of Alice in Wonderland, Jodie Kidd, Alan Turing, Terry Jones (the Monty Python writer) and Yvonne Arnaud. William Turner came to paint St Catherine's Church in 1707 and 1708 and his paintings now hang in the Tate Gallery.
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Where is it happening?
London Waterloo station, M&S Simply Food, Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8, United Kingdom,London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
