A hidden jewel for some fantastic picturesAbout this Event
It is the end of the summer, but it isn't quite yet over. And do you know what? YOUR FAVOURITE HIKE VOTED LAST YEAR BY THE JONIONS IS BACK! So come and join me on this fabulous day trip to the Southern Coast of England and visit some stunning places full of colours, with a coastline that is simply stunning and an old town out of history books that will remind you of Bruges in places...
Dorset has got a lot more than the Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove or the Old Harry's, yuup, there is a jewel hidden not too far from Bournemouth and the other touristy sites.
Christchurch has got everything and believe me, you will want to bring your camera. Between the sceneries mentioned above and the New Forest National Park, it can only be the most varied place in Southern England!
There is nothing in a hike that I find more boring than sea, sea, sea, or woods, woods, woods, or fields, fields and guess...fields! I like varied hikes and if you do like varied hikes too, this is the one you want to join!
We will begin with St Catherine hill, through a coniferous woodland that resemble the ones of the South of France, the climb isn't steep so don't worry too much, just a little long.
From there we will admire the heath as it will be at its peak with its purple carpet of heather before we walk down and head to the town via the heath. We will have a peak at some of the famous monuments. If you Can’t decide between seaside or countryside, historic town or pretty harbour, Christchurch offers the perfect solution with award-winning beaches, coastal nature reserves and heritage attractions.
Two delightful rivers to walk along, two historic Quays to discover and two Castles to explore - it's twice the fun in Christchurch!
The historic Priory Church and the ruins of the castle help give an old world charm to the attractive, bustling town centre. It reminds me of a mini Bruges in the UK.
We will then finish our trip on the coast where you will be able to swim in a stunning estuary with great views of the Isle of Wight. Probably one of the last swims of the year!
And finally, for those who wish, we will grab a bite in town or a drink or you can simply hop on the train back before us food, drinks and chat addicts and dream of the lovely summer day you have just spent with the weirdest people you know; Mama Jon and his Jonions.
INFORMATION:
DISTANCE:13 miles/20 km
DURATION: About 5 hours
DIFFICULTY: Medium
TOTAL ELEVATION: 500 meters
COST:
£17 via PayPal for the guide's fee
£37.50 in cash on the day for a return train ticket to Christchurch
about £5 in cash on the day for a short boat trip
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
A great time with lovely people
NOT INCLUDED:
Train
Boat
Anything not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING:
Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes.
Weather appropriate clothes, i
Water bottle;
Packed lunch and snacks.
A swim suit
MEETING POINT:
London Waterloo Station at 8.40 am
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE STATION MIGHT CHANGE ON THE FRIDAY AS SOUTHWESTERN ONLY CONFIRMS IT ON THAT DAY.
I WILL CREATE A WHATSAPP GROUP A FEW DAYS BEFORE AND WILL CONFIRM ALL THE DETAILS.
ATTENTION:
Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. ?
POLICIES:
1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection to any of our trips and this without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationality, people of all ages, sex and political believes and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.
2: Our trips are only refundable up to 14 days before departure, (minus paypal and Meetup fees) if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.
3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our side, you will be fully refunded
4: A WhatsApp group will be created a few days before the hike, it is your responsibility to check any changes to the station or departure time on here or on the group.
Event Venue
Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, London, United Kingdom
GBP 19.12