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The War of the Worlds Hike

Hosted by the Consul of the London Countryside Group
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Took place 2 months ago
Sat 06 Sep 10:30 - 16:30

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Join us for a very varied, scenic and interesting hike in and around Woking.

After passing HG Wells' house, we go into woodlands and visit a Second World War memorial, zig zagging our way through more woodland, we visit the "Sand Pit" where the martians landed in the "War of the Worlds", then go past the Inn where Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde stayed (In the Novel: "In The League of extraordinary gentleman").

We'll visit an idyllic lake, walk through an airport and then make our way back to Woking along the river towards the martian statue and then to the station.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit places depicted in HG Wells's War of the Worlds Novel

Idyllic woodlands, Lakes and Streams

Airport, War memorial & Wetlands Centre

STATS

Distance: 18 km (11.2 miles)

Terrain: Nearly all flat. Lots of dense woodland. Some which may be overgrown so wear long trousers....

Parts maybe muddy so wear good hiking / walking boots

Pace: Brisk (parts of the walk go through dense woodland, where we'll need to stick together, it's not advisable to go ahead of the group as you will get lost, it's a very interesting hike, but logistically one of the most complicated that I lead)

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As always bring a packed lunch and water

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