Surrey Hills Camp 2024
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Based in the picturesque Surrey Hills this camping weekend will be relaxed and informal, just like the working farm where we will be staying.
The campsite is on a working farm in the delightful Surrey countryside only a hour's drive from London or the South coast. Showering and toilet facilities are just a short stroll away. If you fancy making tea on your camp fire then wood and kindling are available at the farm's Produce Shop. You can also buy poultry, meat, sausages and burgers as well as eggs, home-made marmalade and local beers. If you don’t feel like cooking there is a very good pub just 10 minutes up the road.
Whilst there will be a planned walk during the day the evenings will be relaxed with the focus on sociable times around the campfire, rather than very late nights and loud music!
If you are new to camping we can help you discover the camper within you and how to be comfortable outdoors.
What is happening on the event: We will most likely gather round the camp fire on Friday night to catch up with old friends and get to know new acquaintances. There will be a group walk of approx. 10-12 miles setting off on Saturday morning to explore the beautiful scenery of the Surrey Hills. We will arrive back at camp in good time for campsite dinner (which you will need to provide for and prepare yourself). The camp is planned to almost coincide with the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower, look up in the night sky and you may see streaks of light as meteors burn up in the atmosphere. There may be a shorter walk on the Sunday, when some may wish to indulge in a pub lunch - we will discuss any plans for the Sunday over the course of the weekend.
Dogs: Please note that as a working farm, this campsite does not accept dogs.
Motorhomes, Campervans and Caravans: Campervans are welcome on this event, but please note that there's no EHU or hardstanding available.
Photo credits: Banner image with kind permission of Skip Evans (Outdoorlads Member). Other images provided to the event leader from previous Outdoorlads event participants with permission to re-use.
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What to bring
Please contact the Leader if you are unsure about any of this below.
As a minimum you will need:
Tent
Sleeping mat or mattress
Sleeping bag
Cooking equipment and plates, cups, cutlery
Food if you're going to cook for yourself, and drinks
Walking boots and socks
Waterproofs
Base layer, Fleece (in case the weather turns chilly)
Small day pack for use on the walk, to carry your lunch and anything else for the day out.
Towel, washing kit
Torch or headtorch
Optional extras to make the weekend more comfy:
Camping chair/stool or outdoor rug/blanket
Clothes to wear in bed (it is only April after all - again!)
Waterproof trousers and gaiters in case the ground is very wet
Enough changes of clothes in case you get wet
Warm clothes to wear around the campfire.
Food & drink
As this is a camping event, please bring your own cooking equipment and food for the weekend. The campsite is based on a working farm which sells poultry, meat, sausages, eggs and burgers.
There is a pub in nearby Forest Green (www.brunningandprice.co.uk/parrot) if you don't fancy cooking for yourself.
You will also need to bring packed lunches to take with you on the walk on Saturday and potentially the Sunday.