BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Palaner//palaner Single Event//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:meetup-18fcbc28c2@palaner.app DTSTAMP:20260727T015151Z DTSTART:20260801T081400Z DTEND:20260801T101400Z SUMMARY:The Pilgrims’ Spine: Dorking to Chilworth via St Martha’s Peak & Si lent Pool 29K LOCATION:London Waterloo Station DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 32% · why: good we ather for it · lots of people going\n\nEscape the rush of the city and imm erse yourself in an incredible\, high-impact 29-kilometre panoramic journe y across the rolling spine of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Curated specifically for lovers of sweeping landscapes and natural symmetry.\n\nW e gather in the morning at London Waterloo to catch our train down to Dork ing\, stepping off the platforms and with a warm up we immediately hit the historic paths to begin our assault on the ridges.\n\nThe Scenic Highligh ts: Viewpoints & Iconic Landmarks\n\nDenbies Hillside: Experience your fir st grand panoramic look over wide-open chalk downlands\, offering magnific ent\, uninterrupted views down over the deep valley basins.\nSilent Pool & White Downs: Wander across beautifully sculpted paths and deep woodland t racks\, discovering the mysterious\, crystal-clear spring waters hidden at the base of the downs.\nHackhurst Downs: Climb onto the spectacular\, air y ridges of this local nature reserve to gaze down into folding green vall eys tucked completely away from the modern world.\nSt Martha’s Hill Summit and Gun Powder Mill: Conquer the high flats of this famous sandstone ridg e\, offering unparalleled 360-degree vantage points topped by the iconic\, lonely stone structure of St Martha's Church and visit the remains of wha t was meant to be gun powder mill during World War II.\n\nThe Flow of our Day\n\nWe will start our hike from Dorking station at around 9:14 AM with a briefing for the day and a warmup exercise before we hit the trail.\n\nO ur mid-hike lunch stop is perfectly positioned right on the grassy crest o f the ridge line—allowing us to relax\, chat\, and refuel with a massive l andscape unfolding right in front of us. From there\, we keep our technica l momentum going through rolling green pastures\, eventual valley descents \, and historical scarp passes until our linear route is beautifully compl ete at Chilworth.\n\nTo celebrate a magnificent day out in nature\, we wil l finish by dropping into a wonderful\, classic country pub near the end o f our trail for an optional\, well-deserved cold drink and a chat.\n\nWho is this Hike For?\n\nEveryone who is an experienced hiker with a considera ble endurance \, if you like a long-distance endurance walk and love getti ng a full\, active day out in the elements. Given the substantial 29 km di stance and 930m of vertical climbing\, we will manage our energy steadily to soak in the views without rushing. If you have a solid level of walking fitness\, love wide-open spaces\, and want a true physical achievement in nature\, this is the perfect line-up for you.\n\nPlease note this is not for beginners. You need a good level of endurance to compete this walk. If for some reason you are not able to maintain the pace\, I will have to re quest you to drop out so that group can finish the walk in a timely manner without further delay.\n\n🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info\n\nMEETING TIME: 8:05 AM London Waterloo Station – near National Windrush Monument / Directly a t Dorking main station if you wish to reach directly via a different route . Please inform us in advance.\nTRAINS: 08:23 Train from London Waterloo t o Dorking Main Station / Any station of your choice to suit your travel lo cation.\nTICKETS: Waterloo to Dorking (main) station - Return\n(Train tick ets are not included\; buy them on the day or in advance.)\nSince this is a linear hike\, we’ll begin at Dorking (main station) and conclude at Chil worth. On our return journey\, we’ll take the train from Chilworth Station to Dorking Deepdene\, followed by a 2-minute walk to Dorking Main Station . You would be needed to purchase a one time ticket from Chileworth statio n to Dorking Deepdene. Finally\, we’ll board the last train from Dorking M ain Station to London Waterloo/Any station of your choice.\nHIKE START: 9: 14 AM\nLUNCH: Packed Lunch\nHIKE FINISH: 18:00 (Given the 8+ hour route du ration\, no guarantees!)\nRETURN TRAINS: Running regularly from our finish station back to central London.\n\n📍 Hike Overview\n\nGrade: Strenuous 🥾🥾 🥾\nDistance: ~29km\nHiking Time: 8 hrs+ (plus breaks)\nAscent: ~930m\nDesc ent: ~921m\nTerrain: Linear route covering hard-packed chalk ridges\, stee p sandy climbs\, and winding woodland tracks.\nPace: Moderate but moving w ith intent\, with healthy\, steady stops at the major summits. We will not stop very often. Please make sure you are comfortable with walking at len gths.\nHike Leader: Abhi – 📞 07865278687\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nFull kit list – Click Here\n✅ Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes with excellent grip\n✅ Suitable clothing and layers for changing weather\n✅ Packed lunch\, high- energy snacks\, and plenty of water\n✅ Train ticket\, contactless card\, o r travelcard\n\nStay Connected\n\n📱 WhatsApp: 07968585224\n📩 Mailing List: https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/contact\n🌐 Website: https://www.golondon hiking.co.uk\n📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golondonhiking/\n👍 Fa cebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/\n\n📜 Terms & Cond itions\n\nBy signing up\, you agree to our full T&Cs including our cancell ation and refund policy. View T&Cs Click Here URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-london/events/315489582/ CATEGORIES:palaner,saved STATUS:TENTATIVE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR