Hike Together

💡If you’d like to join other hikers using a Network Railcard, please arrive earlier so we can organise small groups. Note that each card can cover up to 4 people.
Visit National Rail for details
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🎒WHAT TO BRING:

• 1-2L Water
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproofs, hat, sunscreen)
• Optional: trekking poles, camera

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✅WHO CAN JOIN:
• ‍‍ Our hikes are open to adults aged 21 and over.
• For safety reasons, we’re not able to include children.
• We love animals, but pets (including dogs) can’t join our hikes.
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🚨RSVP & ATTENDANCE:
RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration.
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☯️STAYING TOGETHER:
A dedicated back marker is not always present, so please keep others in sight and avoid moving too far ahead or falling too far behind. Faster walkers should wait at junctions. The hike leader will pause at key points to regroup and reduce the chance of anyone becoming separated from the group.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety, and neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.

If you are attending this hike event:
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EVENT
FREE HIKE 25km | Tough Hilly Lewes Circular [LINK]
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DATE
Sunday 15 March 2026
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THIS OFFER APPLIES TO YOU IF

• You want to pay a £13 total travel cost for the entire day
• You are happy to travel in a group of four
• You understand that individual tickets cannot be issued
• You will be travelling from London Victoria to Lewes and returning from Lewes to London Victoria

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HOW IT WORKS
You pay the organiser £13 in advance. The organiser will purchase group tickets once a full group of four has been confirmed. If a group of four is not confirmed, your payment will be fully refunded and you will need to arrange your own travel.
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REFUNDS
If a group of four is not confirmed, your payment will be fully refunded and you will need to arrange your own travel. Once tickets have been purchased from National Rail, refunds are not possible.
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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What if I want to leave the group and travel on my own later?
A: You cannot. You must remain with your group of four for the entire journey.

Q: Will the organiser give me an individual ticket?
A: No. The ticket issued is a group ticket and is valid only for four people travelling together.

Q: Will the organiser give a group of four people a ticket?
A: Yes. A group ticket will be provided as long as all four people stay together and travel together.

Q: Who holds the group tickets, and how do we get through the barriers?
A: The organiser will hold and present the tickets. We will pass through the barriers together as one group.

Q: How much will it cost me on the day if I buy a return ticket with a Network Railcard?
A: Around £25.30, so you will save about £12.
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PAYMENT
Sale has ended

After completing payment, please send a private message to AdrianB confirming that payment has been made. Include your transaction ID and Meetup profile name so your bank account display name can be matched to your Meetup profile.
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CLOSING DATE
Sales close on Tuesday 10 March at noon, when the tickets will be purchased.
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CONTACT
AdrianB: +44 (0) 7438 812 663
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📍 LONDON MEETING POINT - GROUP TRAVEL
AdrianB will be at the meeting point holding the group tickets.

08:15 Meet at London Victoria ticket office
08:30 Leave the meeting point and board the train
08:46 Train departs London Victoria
09:50 Train arrives at Lewes
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Please go up the stairs and exit via the main entrance. At the end of the hike, we will travel back to London as a group.
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You may also join the group on the train at an intermediate station, such as Clapham Junction or East Croydon, to avoid travelling all the way to the main meeting point. However, you must first purchase a valid ticket to pass through the barriers at those stations when entering and exiting.
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IMPORTANT
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are not there when we leave to board the train, the group will proceed without you.
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Anyone who has signed up but has not paid will be removed from the event to allow others who are ready to pay to take their place.
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GROUPS
Adrian - Paid
Ashvin - Paid
Angela - Paid
Denise - Paid
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Ranji - Paid
Sandra - Paid
Stavros - Paid
Sherban - Paid
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Adam - Paid
Emily - Paid
Federica - Paid
Stpehen - Paid
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NOTE
If you prefer to arrange your own group travel, you can purchase tickets directly from National Rail HERE.

Expect steep gravel climbs and descents, grassy stretches, and uneven chalk paths that can be slippery after rain. Confident footing is essential, particularly on wet or steeper chalk sections. Gravity is very reliable on chalk.
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OVERVIEW
Distance: 25 km (≈15.5 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Approx. 500 m ascent and descent
Walking time: approx. 6 hours
Total time: approx. 7 hours
Pace: brisk, not a Sunday stroll, expect steady, continuous walking (approximately 4.5 to 5 km/h).
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MEETING POINT AND TIMINGS
📍 09:50 Meet at Lewes railway station, main entrance
▶️ 10:00 Walk starts (after check-in is completed)
🏁 17:00 Walk ends at Lewes railway station, main entrance
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LONDON GROUP TRAVEL (OPTIONAL)
Buy a return ticket from London Victoria to Lewes for £25.30 with a Network Railcard or GroupSave on the day.

Alternatively, an advance purchase Group DaySave ticket is available from £13 per person when travelling in a group of four.

🎟️ Click HERE for group tickets payment required by Tuesday 10 March at noon, when the tickets will be purchased

AdrianB will be at meeting point.

08:15 Meet at London Victoria ticket office
08:30 Leave meeting point and board the train
08:46 Train departs London Victoria
09:50 Train arrives at Lewes
Go up the stairs and exit via the main entrance.
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TRAINS
Regular trains from Eastbourne and Brighton to Lewes
Regular trains from Lewes towards London, Brighton, and Eastbourne
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BY CAR
Parking is available at Lewes Station Car Park.
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FOOD AND FACILITIES
Lunch: Bring a packed lunch. We plan to stop at a café with picnic tables that usually serves drinks and light snacks.
Facilities: Café at lunch stop.
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WHAT TO BRING
Packed lunch, snacks, and sufficient water
Proper hiking boots with grips. No trainers
Weather-appropriate layers and proper waterproofs
Fully charged phone
Personal medication and basic first aid
Trekking poles recommended for slippery ascents and descents
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RSVP & ATTENDANCE
RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration.
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WHO CAN JOIN
Adults aged 21 and over
No children
No pets
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STAYING TOGETHER
Participants must choose events that match their fitness and keep up with the group lead, as the overall pace will not be adjusted for individuals. A dedicated back marker may not always be present, so stay within sight of others and keep an organiser in view where possible.
If someone ahead is significantly slowing the pace, please move past them to stay with the main group. Faster walkers should wait at junctions, and organisers may pause at key points to regroup.
While we try not to leave anyone behind, it is not safe or practical for a large group to repeatedly stop for individuals unable to maintain the stated pace. Participants who cannot keep up may be asked to navigate independently at their own pace. Anyone who continues independently without informing an organiser will be assumed to be managing their own route and safety.
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⬅️ EXIT POINTS
Glynde railway station (7 km, 1.5 to 2 hours)
Southease railway station (13 km, 3 to 4 hours)
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CONTACT
For pre-event questions, please message the event host via Meetup. On the day of the walk, if required, you may contact AdrianB via WhatsApp on +44 (0) 7438 812 663.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety. Neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.

GRADE: Level 5/5 - STRENUOUS with several ups and downs.
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Take on a challenging 30 km coastal adventure from Folkestone to Deal, following dramatic clifftop paths along the English Channel. This strenuous point-to-point hike passes the White Cliffs of Dover, historic landmarks, and sweeping sea views with France visible on a clear day. With a lunch stop in Dover, a break at South Foreland Lighthouse, and a well-earned pub finish near Deal station, this is a full day of distance, elevation, and iconic Kent coastline.
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IMPORTANT
Please read the event details carefully before signing up. This hike is intended for experienced hikers and requires a good level of fitness.
Make sure you come prepared with suitable hiking clothing and footwear. Proper hiking boots or walking shoes with good grip and ankle support are strongly recommended. Trainers are not advised.
The group will aim to maintain the advertised pace. If you find you are unable to keep up, you may need to continue the hike independently.
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OVERVIEW
Distance: ~30km (~19miles) - Point-to-Point Walk
Difficulty: Strenuous
⛰️ Approx. ~750m ascent and descent
⏱️ Walking time: approx. 7.5 hours
Total time: approx. 9 hours (with various stops along the way)
Pace: Steady and sustained with limited waiting. Moving average around 4.2 km/h, closer to 5.5 km/h (3.4 mph) on easier sections, slower on climbs and descents.
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⚠️ TERRAIN
Exposed clifftop coastal paths across chalk grassland and gravel tracks, with sustained hills and uneven footing. Sections can become muddy and slippery in wet conditions, so proper waterproof hiking boots with good grip are essential.
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MEETING POINT AND TIMINGS
📍 10:00 Meet at Folkestone Central Train Station
▶️ 10:10 Walk start from Folkestone Central Train Station
🏁 19:00-19:30 Walk ends at Deal Train Station
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Note: With a steady group pace, minimal stopping and waiting time, and good group dynamics, we could reach the end point around 18:00 to 18:30.
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LONDON GROUP TRAVEL (OPTIONAL)
Buy a return from London St Pancras International to Deal via Folkestone Central, £28.70 with network railcard discount.

08:30 Main ticket office London St Pancras International
08:45 Walk to platform board the High-Speed train 15 minutes before departure
09:07 Train departs
10:02 Arrive at Folkestone Central Train Station
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↩️ RETURN TRAINS TO LONDON
19:28 From Deal, arrive London St Pancras International 20:54
20:28 From Deal, arrive London St Pancras International 21:54
Journey time 1hr 26 minutes
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ABOUT:
Starting from Folkestone, a coastal town in Kent, this point-to-point hike offers scenic views of the English Channel along the way. There are public toilets on the way where we stop for lunch in Dover and a tea break at the South Foreland Lighthouse. We begin our hike at Folkestone Central Train Station and conclude at a pub near Deal Train Station.
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DESCRIPTION:
The hike begins in the coastal town of Folkestone. This route offers stunning panoramic views of the English Channel. We stop for lunch in Dover, a major ferry port. After lunch, we continue our hike along the White Cliffs of Dover. On a clear day, you may even spot the cliffs of France. We pause for a short break at the South Foreland Lighthouse, a National Trust site. The view from there is spectacular and provides a great photo opportunity. On route, we see several castles and historical monuments (see the highlights). After the lighthouse, we continue our hike towards St Margaret's Bay, passing a number of places such as Kingsdown and Walmer. We finish our walk at the Deal Train Station, where our walk concludes at a welcoming pub close to the station, and we can relax and reflect on the day’s journey.
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HIGHLIGHTS:

• Folkestone
• Saxon Shore Way coastal section (Folkestone to Dover)
• White Cliffs of Dover
• Dover Castle views
• South Foreland Lighthouse
• St Margaret's Bay
• Dover Patrol Memorial
• Walmer Castle and Deal Castle
• English Channel views with France visible on clear days

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This hike's question for you:
Question: If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
If you know the answer, come tell me, and you will get a chocolate. Chocolate will be given to the first three people who come and give me the answer.
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WHAT TO BRING:
- Packed lunch, snacks, and sufficient water
- Proper hiking boots with grips. No trainers
- Weather-appropriate layers and proper waterproofs
- Fully charged phone
- Personal medication and basic first aid
- Trekking poles recommended for slippery ascents and descents
- Head torch
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RSVP & ATTENDANCE
RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration.
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✅ WHO CAN JOIN
Adults aged 21 and over
No children
No pets
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STAYING TOGETHER
Participants must choose events that match their fitness and keep up with the group lead, as the overall pace will not be adjusted for individuals. A dedicated back marker may not always be present, so stay within sight of others and keep an organiser in view where possible.
If someone ahead is significantly slowing the pace, please move past them to stay with the main group. Faster walkers should wait at junctions, and organisers may pause at key points to regroup.
While we try not to leave anyone behind, it is not safe or practical for a large group to repeatedly stop for individuals unable to maintain the stated pace. Participants who cannot keep up may be asked to navigate independently at their own pace. Anyone who continues independently without informing an organiser will be assumed to be managing their own route and safety.
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⬅️ EXIT POINTS
13 km : Union Street, 1.3km walk to Dover train station
20 km : St Margarets Bay, 4km walk to Matril Hill train station
26 km : Walmer Castle, 1.7km walk from Walmer train station
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CONTACT:
Message the event host, Saeideh, directly via Meetup with any questions. Secondary contact AdrianB via WhatsApp on +44 (0) 7438 812 663.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety. Neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.