About this Event
Join Us for Our Next Community Hike: St Catherine’s Hill ⛰️
Starting from Guildford town centre, we’ll make our way through the town and out towards St Catherine’s Hill, following a mix of town paths, countryside trails and natural routes along the way.
Whether you’re looking to meet new people, spend some time outdoors, or simply swap a Sunday morning indoors for one on the trails, everyone is welcome. We’ll keep a relaxed pace, with plenty of opportunities to chat, take in the scenery and enjoy being outdoors together.
If you’re coming by train, Guildford Station is just a short walk from the meeting point, making it easy to join us from around Surrey and beyond. We’ll finish back in Guildford with coffee and conversation at Frida Coffee House.
Day Information
St Catherine’s Hill Community Hike
📍 Meet-up: The Surrey Scholar Statue (50 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3ES)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Date: Sunday 27th September
🥾 Hike type: Community hike
📊 Difficulty: Level 2 — Moderate
📏 Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
⛰️ Elevation gain: 238 m
⏱️ Estimated time: 2–2.5 hours
Sign-Up & Waiver
Spaces are limited, so please sign up using the Eventbrite ticket to secure your place.
All participants must complete the Northern Wind waiver before attending the hike. Please make sure this is completed before joining us.
Hike Highlights
- Explore the countryside around St Catherine’s Hill
- Walk through the historic surroundings of Guildford
- Enjoy views across Guildford and the Surrey countryside
- Peaceful countryside paths and natural trails
- A relaxed and social community atmosphere
- Meet new people and spend time outdoors
- Coffee and conversation at Frida Coffee House
Route Overview
Starting from Guildford town centre, we’ll head through the town before making our way towards St Catherine’s Hill and the surrounding countryside.
The route follows a mixture of town paths, countryside trails and natural routes as we make our way towards St Catherine’s Hill. Along the way, we’ll enjoy changing scenery, peaceful paths and views across Guildford and the surrounding Surrey countryside.
The route includes several steady climbs and some uneven terrain, making this a Level 2, Moderate hike. It’s designed to be social and relaxed, with plenty of opportunities to stop, catch your breath, chat with fellow hikers and enjoy the views along the way.
After exploring St Catherine’s Hill and the surrounding countryside, we’ll make our way back towards Guildford town centre, finishing together with coffee and conversation at Frida Coffee House.
Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first Northern Wind hike, you’ll be very welcome.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking boots or trail shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a bottle of water and any snacks you’d like along the way.
We also recommend bringing suncream if the forecast is warm and a waterproof layer if rain is expected.
The route includes uneven countryside terrain, natural paths and several steady climbs, so please make sure you’re comfortable with the stated distance and terrain.
Important Information
By taking part in this Northern Wind community hike, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk.
Please take care on uneven paths, look after your health and belongings, and be mindful of fellow hikers as we explore together.
Please ensure you are comfortable completing the stated distance and terrain.
Dogs are welcome where appropriate but must be kept under control and in accordance with local access restrictions.
We look forward to exploring St Catherine’s Hill with you. 🌿🥾
Event venue & nearby stays
The Surrey Scholar, 50 High Street, Guildford, United Kingdom
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