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Kingley Vale Hike & West Wittering Beach

Transport included, hiking optional

A day of ancient woodland at Kingley Vale and relaxing at West Wittering Beach, with return minibus from London. Hike and beach, or beach only.

  • 17 October 2026 · From 07:00Day trip; the hike takes 2 to 3 hours including breaks
  • Kingley Vale & West Wittering, West Sussex
  • East London Mosque, Whitechapel, and Seven Kings Station, Ilford
  • Women Only
  • Faith-Conscious
  • Come On Your Own
  • Meaningful Connections

Trip overview

Your next adventure starts here

Join Sisters Beyond for a wonderful day of adventure, relaxation and sisterhood. Explore the ancient woodland and scenic hills of Kingley Vale before unwinding at beautiful West Wittering Beach.

Not a hiker? Choose our beach-only option and enjoy the coast while the other sisters hike. Hiking is optional, so everyone is welcome to enjoy the day their way.

Sisters walking a woodland path among bluebells
West Wittering Beach with yellow flowers in the dunes
The Kingley Vale and West Wittering poster

Trip highlights

  • Ancient yew woodland
  • South Downs views
  • West Wittering Beach
  • Return minibus
  • Hiking optional

Sample itinerary (subject to change)

6:45am

Pick-up: Whitechapel

Meet outside East London Mosque, Whitechapel, for a 7:00am departure.

7:15am

Pick-up: Seven Kings

Meet outside Seven Kings Station, Ilford, for a 7:30am departure.

10:00am

Comfort break

Toilet stop at Northgate Public Toilets, Northgate Car Park, Chichester, PO19 1BL (10:00 to 10:20am).

10:45am

Hikers' drop-off

Drop-off near Stoughton Forest Car Park (PO18 9JQ).

11:00am

Hike or beach

  • Hiking group: a 4.28-mile route through ancient yew woodland, South Downs scenery and Devil's Humps.
  • Beach-only group: relax at West Wittering, enjoy coastal walks, café refreshments or explore East Head.

2:00pm

Hikers transfer

Finish near West Stoke (PO18 9BE) and transfer to the beach.

2:30pm

Beach time together

Picnic, beach games, photographs and relaxation until 4:30pm.

4:30pm

Regroup

Final toilet break and board the minibus.

5:00pm

Depart for London

Estimated return to Seven Kings 7:30 to 8:30pm, traffic permitting.

What's included

  • Return minibus transport
  • Beach time together

Travel info

Travelling from
East London Mosque, Whitechapel, and Seven Kings Station, Ilford
Meeting point
6:45am outside East London Mosque, Whitechapel (7:00am departure), or 7:15am outside Seven Kings Station, Ilford (7:30am departure).
Getting there
Return minibus transport is included. Beach-only guests will be dropped at a suitable roadside location due to vehicle restrictions. West Wittering Beach has toilet blocks, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility in the central block. Exact stopping points will be confirmed. All timings are approximate and subject to traffic, weather and final transport arrangements.
Please note
We walk at a relaxed pace. This is a community-organised hike, not a professionally guided activity; navigation is supported by a Komoot map. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and faster walkers who go ahead must be confident navigating independently. Terrain: uneven woodland paths, hills and potentially muddy or slippery sections. Anyone with a health condition affecting their ability to hike, or who has had surgery in the last six months, should choose the beach-only option unless medically cleared to hike.

What to bring

  • Suitable hiking or walking footwear
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and a waterproof jacket
  • Packed lunch, snacks and water
  • Beach essentials and a picnic mat
  • Any personal medication

Pricing & payment plans

Full payment

£52

per person

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How payment works

  • £52 per person for either option (hike + beach, or beach day only), paid when you book.

Key details

  • 17 October 2026 · From 07:00
  • Kingley Vale & West Wittering, West Sussex
  • East London Mosque, Whitechapel, and Seven Kings Station, Ilford
  • Day trip; the hike takes 2 to 3 hours including breaks
  • Difficulty: Moderate: beginners welcome if comfortable with hills and distance
  • Distance: 4.28 miles (6.9 km)
  • Elevation: 550 ft (168 m)
  • Women only

Frequently asked questions

All payments are non-refundable if you cancel, change your mind, can no longer attend, arrive late or miss the arranged transport or hike (as set out in the hike disclosure form).

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Limited spaces available

From £52

Limited spaces available · 17 October 2026 · From 07:00