Lesnes Abbey Woods with Bostall Woods walk - Monday, 29 May 2023
£10.00
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BMC Affiliated Club

This is an undulating route based upon the atmospheric ruins of Lesnes Abbey, surrounded by a beautiful park with some ornamental gardens and towered over by ancient and secondary woodland, with a high extent of sessile oaks, some large wildflower meadows with bluebells and native wild daffodils in spring and several scenic ponds. A heathland with an Iron Age tumulus and some acid grasslands are passed through as well. 

  • Distance: 6 km (3.2 miles)
  • Grading: Easy
  • Rating: 2 out of 10
  • Ascents: 214m
  • Hiking time: About 3 to 4 hours of actual hiking

This walk is covered by our Club's insurance. Our Club is registered on The British Mountaineering Council (BMC)

Transport & Meeting Point

We'll meet at Abbey Wood Station (zone 4) at 10:30 am and leave the meeting point at 10:45 am. You can access this station with your Oyster card.

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Food

We will stop during the hike for a snack lunch so please bring food and drink. We will visit a pub after the hike where we can get refreshments.

How to find us

Maria will be at the meeting point detailed in the section "Transport and Meeting Point" below. In case of difficulties locating her, you can call her on 07535295739

Price:

  • Members: Free
  • No Members: £10

For more info please visit our website or ask Maria: 07535 295 739.

What to Bring

  • Suitable hiking clothes & hiking footwear, ideally hiking boots
  • Water (at least 1 and ideally 2 litres)
  • Packed lunch/picnic
  • Money for drinks and refreshments after the hike
  • That's it! We will take care of train tickets, logistics on the day etc, so that you can just turn up and have a great day

Dog

Dogs can use this trail as well, but must be on a leash.

Safety

This hike is led by a trained hike leader and qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please come with suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers in case of rain - more info

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