Hike & Swim – 8.5km Reigate Heath to Buckland Lake Circular (Fri 29Aug), 29 August | Event in Reigate

Hike & Swim – 8.5km Reigate Heath to Buckland Lake Circular (Fri 29Aug)

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Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm

4 hours

Buckland Deli & Gifts

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Date & Location

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm (BST)

Buckland Deli & Gifts

Dungates Lane, Betchworth, Reigate, United Kingdom

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Hike & Swim – 8.5km Reigate Heath to Buckland Lake Circular (Fri 29Aug)
Join us for this new 2.5h scenic circular hike to Reigate Heath and finish with a swim at the stunning Bucklands Lake at the SHAC.

Event Description:
Discover this new 8.5km/ 5miles route with us through rural country side, along lush trails with views of Reigate Hills. We follow the Pilgrims way edging the hills through gorgeous woodland trails before we reach the stunning Reigate heath. Walking amongst purple heather and aromatic pine trees, passing the famous Windmill of the Reigate Golf club before heading back to the SHAC and swim at Bucklands Lake.

We then drive 3min to Bucklands lake for approx 6.30/7pm Swim until swim finishes at 8pm. Food & refreshments available at the SHAC till 8pm.

Swim and how to prepare: Please read and book before the day of the hike!
Swimming has to be booked before the hike with the Surrey Hills Adventure Company SHAC.
Entrance to the lake is only with a valid swim ticket, which is £10 and can be booked here https://www.theshac.co.uk/swim-session/
Parking at Buckland lake is only available for those with swim ticket from 5-8pm, so we are not meeting at the lake for the hike start.

You don’t have to Swim at Bucklands Lake, you can also walk around the Lake and just sit and enjoy the views.
If you dont want to swim but join us, you need to grab a lift with someone in a car.
(Dogs allowed on the walk but not at Buckland lake. Please bring a lead as we are crossing fields with life stock.

Maximum number: 18 participants

Further event details and how to prepare for the walk:
Please ensure you bring water and snack for the walk.
Please wear sturdy shoes; bring waterproofs if necessary. The distance and duration of the walk depends on the group’s pace and weather conditions. We aim for a medium walking pace with several information and photo stops.

Hike difficulty: Easy to Moderate/Some overgrown paths and some inclines
Duration: 2.5h hike plus 1h swim. Swim ends 8pm
Bring: Own snacks/drink or (money for coffee & food van at The SHAC)
Toilets available: None at the start. End at the SHAC.
Fee: £10 for the hike. The swim (£10) has to be booked separately for 19:00 to 19:45 (Spaces limited to 35) Book here

Meet / park: Outside or nearby Buckland Deli, on Dungates Lane, Betchworth RH3 7BB (Please car share where possible) Spaces are limited. What3Words pinks.hang.suffice
Buckland deli closes at 3pm, so won’t be open.
Swim location: SHACs SUP and Open Water Swimming Centre Buckland Park Lake Park Lake Drive, Reigate, Betchworth RH3 7BG

Further event details and how to prepare for the walk: Please ensure you bring water and a snack for the walk.Please wear sturdy shoes; bring waterproofs if necessary. The distance and duration of the walk depends on the group’s pace and weather conditions. We aim for a medium walking pace with several stops, unless advertised in the event description. For full details on how to prepare, please read our Hiking Guide here.

Remember the swim (£10) has to be booked separately for 19:00 to 19:45 (Spaces limited to 35) Book here
Please email Simone to confirm if you are swimming, so we can let the SHAC know. Thank you


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Hike & Swim – 8.5km Reigate Heath to Buckland Lake Circular (Fri 29Aug), 29 August | Event in Reigate
Hike & Swim – 8.5km Reigate Heath to Buckland Lake Circular (Fri 29Aug)
Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm