About this Event
What does the hike involve?
This April hike takes us on stunning adventure to the North Wessex downs AONB! See the beautiful rolling countryside this part of England is famous for, along with chalk hill figures, breath-taking panoramas and seculded bluebell woodlands.
What difficulty is this hike?
This hike is rated as Challenge with large hills and has a total length of 21.44km (total ascension being 442 metres), and an estimated walk time of 6hrs5mins. Due to the length and challenging nature of this hike, all hikers attending must be 18 years of age, in good physical condition to hike, and with no underlying health conditions which would pose a risk. We encourage Trek/Fit members to bring their dogs with them as nature has just as positive impact on them too.
Is any hiking attire and accessories recommended for this hike?
For health and safety reasons we do require each Trek/Fit member to bring the following
1. Walking shoes / boots with good grip
2. Walking trousers or synthetic based gym shorts, leggings or jogging bottoms should be fine (Jeans / Chinos are not permitted for safety reasons)
3. Waterproofs (if needed)
4. Thermal Layers
4. Water (minimum of 1.5 litres) and appropriate lunch/snacks
5. Sunscreen protection
Please also note that if these rules aren't met the guide reserves the right to refuse you joining the hike.
What train ticket(s) do I need to book and where is the Meet up Point?
10:35 return from London Paddington Station to Pewsey Station on Saturday 22nd April. For those intending to meet us at the location our meeting point and the start of the hike will be Pewsey Station (arrival time 11:34). We will be leaving from Pewsey Station after 18:00.
We will meet at 10:00 outside the Café Nero Kiosk, inside the station concourse.
What does the hike cost?
Each hike is £10.00 per person (plus a booking fee by Eventbrite) to cover travel and expenses for the guide. Trek/Fit operates a no refund policy on all ticket sales but we are more than happy to accommodate moving your ticket to another hike if needed (dependent on event capacity).
Can I join the hike on the day?
All attendees have to book via Eventbrite before arriving at the meeting point with the deadline being the night before (21st April). This ensures that all attendees are accounted for (for health and safety) and can be contacted if needed before, during, and after the hike. If you are not listed in Eventbrite then the guide reserves the right to refuse you joining the hike.
What if the hike is cancelled e.g. train strike, extreme weather?
Cancelling any hike is not taken lightly and the safety of our community is our highest priority. Any cancelled hike(s) will be re-scheduled and the appropriate details will be updated here on Eventbrite.
Any further questions?
Please get in contact via Instagram @trekfit.co.uk
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Paddington Station, Praed Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 10.00