UPCOMING EVENTS
Swiss Community Events Calendar
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If you know of an event that is not listed on the calendar below of the PDF download, please do let us know so that we can keep it as up to date as possible:
Send us your eventJoin us on Saturday 26 April, for a scenic hike through the beautiful Surrey Hills – one of the most picturesque areas of the North Downs. Expect stunning views, lush woodlands and great company. This hike is suitable for relatively fit individuals due to the distance and elevation.
Day Trip: Surrey Hills Hike | Saturday 26 April 2025, 08.30–17.30
The Plan:
- Departure: Meet at London Victoria in time for the 08.41 train, arriving at Holmwood at 09.47.
- Hiking: We’ll embark on a 16 km hike (with 420m of ascent) through forest, moorland and commons. The route is mostly off-road and offers beautiful scenery throughout.
- Lunch Stop: Bring a picnic as we’ll pause for lunch at the top of Leith Hill, the highest viewpoint in the South East (294m).
- Optional Pub Stop: If the group is keen, we’ll stop for a drink at a charming old pub towards the end of the hike.
- Return: The train station is a couple of easy kilometres from the pub, where we’ll catch the train home.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water and snacks
- Picnic lunch
- Sunscreen and a hat (weather dependent)
Deadline: Please let us know by EOD Thursday 24 April if you’d like to join.
We will share more details closer to the day, depending on train schedules and weather forecast. We look forward to seeing you. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to email us!
