Downhill Biking London

Frensham Ponds and The Devil's Punchbowl

South Downs & Beachy Head - FREE RIDE: 22 Miles

This is the end of our season of summer rides, it's a **FREE** ride and a very popular one to boot! Starting at Eastbourne Station and incorporating a number of trails including part of the South Downs Way and the Seven Sisters Trail. With 2250ft of climbing this is an ideal route for the gravel enthusiast. You will need a gravel bike or MTB to cope with the off-road terrain. For those taking the train I would suggest the 8.31 from Clapham Junction arriving at 9.53am for a 10.00 start. For the return to London I suggest you book after 5pm from Eastbourne. There's various car parks in the area but should you wish to park at Eastbourne Station Car Park, the weekend daily rate is £5.40 and the address for your GPS is Commercial Road, BN21 3XE. The car park is operated by APCOA and can be paid for using the App. We should met at The Foundry coffee shop which used to be the old ticket office and is just outside the station. The ride starts from Eastbourne Station and we pedal out of town and onto the South Downs. We then head to the village of Wilmington to visit its church and the famous 1600 year old Yew tree. We then head up to the Long Man of Wilmington and its mysterious barrows. Wilmington is well known for its Druid community as Folklore treats the site as an energetic "epicentre" or crossing point of ancient trackways and ley lines, with some traditional beliefs associating the giant's staves with dowsing rods or cosmic alignment. Here's a short video on Wilmington in case you are interested in such matters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5qvWbGWEho After the uphill trek to the Long Man we cycle through the Lillington Nature Reserve to East Dean where we stop for lunch at The Tiger Inn. A lovely old pub with a great outside space for the bikes and delicious Appleshed Cider on tap. I highly recommend having some of their thick triple cooked chips. With lunch over there's a lovely downhill dash to the Birling Gap where we join the Southdowns Way to pedal up and along the cliff tops to Beachy Head. From Beachy Head it's a short ride to Eastbourne. We aim to arrive at Eastbourne around 4-4.30. CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS, YOU JOIN THIS RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK

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Steady+ Midweek Ride

Hiking the Iconic Lake District

One of the most picturesque parts of the UK Hosted by the *HOFNAR team,* this is going to be EPIC! Make your own way, or join the HOFNAR minibus on Friday morning out of Hammersmith (or anywhere en route) We’ll meet up at the 4\* [Crow Park Hotel](https://www.crowpark.co.uk/en-GB/homepage) on the Friday afternoon / evening and (depending on what time everyone gets there) head for a stroll into Keswick and get dinner in a local hostelry. That evening we’ll put together our final plan of action, depending on the weather and what our guides suggest. But this is what we are currently thinking… – We are looking to do a fairly chunky hike on the Saturday. Route suggestions are welcome, but we are thinking of taking on England’s highest peak – Scafell Pike. It’s a classic, but it’s so good; we’ll be looking to avoid the crowds, find some spectacular views and go wild swimming in remote tarns. – After breakfast on Sunday morning we’ll do the slightly easier going, yet super rewarding Catbells hike. (*We don’t have a qualified guide for this low level hike. Please do bear this in mind before booking.*) In the afternoon, we might grab SUPs and go for a cheeky paddle on Derwent water before heading home. – We’ll leave the Lake District at about 4pm, looking to be back in London for last trains. It will be a weekend of adventure, laughs, fitness, exploring, new friends… just so much fun, and definitely something to talk about come Monday morning when people say to you, ‘get up to anything interesting this weekend?!’ **Included in the price:** – 4\* [Crow Park Hotel](https://www.crowpark.co.uk/en-GB/homepage), 2 person private ensuite twin room – if you are travelling solo, we’ll match you with somebody of the same sex) – Breakfast each morning – Fully qualified mountain guide for the Scafell Pike hike – HOFNAR host **Extras to pay:** – if you’d like to join the HOFNAR minibus from London (leaving at 11am on Friday) the price is £100pp. You can jump on the bus anywhere along the route. – SUP hire (£25) – lunch / di**o Bring:** – Waterproofs (if you do not have the guide may not let you hike with us) – Suitable footware with good grips (if you do not have the guide may not let you hike with us, if you are not sure have a chat with us in advance) – *NO JEANS / DENIM ON THE HIKE* – Rucksack – Swimsuit – Trainers you don’t mind getting wet / slightly beaten up in the lake

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