Eridge Rocks Woods and Valleys Trail - Saturday 17 October

Join us on a scenic trail across the forests and rocky outcrops of Eridge. Located in the Kent-Sussex borderland, the area's scenery has been attracting sightseers since the 17th century. It was King James II who made the woodlands here a resort after admiring the beautiful sandstone crags.

Our hike will take us past the cliffs for which the area is famed and where rare plant species are still to be found clinging on to the bare rock. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Eridge is home to isolated species of mosses and ferns that are supported by a local microclimate.

Our trail will take us to the picturesque crags at nearby High Rocks and from there we will pass by historic Groombridge Place, which featured in the film version of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley.

Meeting place: London Bridge Train Station - upper concourse, near M&S outlet. It's not far from platforms 11-12. See map (scroll down for upper concourse): CCS0723844574-001London Bridge Map Upper and Lower Concourse 2023

Meeting time: 9.45 am (leaving on 10.07 train)

Price: £5. London-Eridge rail fare is £13.00 return - one third off for railcard users or Group Save (you can team up for a minimum of three people for this on the day.)

Distance: 16 km / 10 miles

Hike level: easy to medium (you need to be reasonably fit to participate in this activity)

Expected return to London: 7PM

Things to bring:
hiking boots, waterproof clothing, water, packed lunch to eat at half way