WORKSHOP CONTENT & LEARNING OUTCOMES

Join the Central & N London Region for this peer led half day workshop exploring the Goring Gap, where the Chiltern Hills meet the river Thames on the boarders of Oxfordshire and Berkshire. 

Workshop outcomes: enhanced knowledge and understanding of the lowland environment, including aspects of geology, landscape, flora, and fauna.

We will explore different habitats, including chalk grassland and river meadows, and may discover some rare and uncommon flora such as the Pasque Flower, Orchids, Milkwort, Cowslips, Snake's Head Fritillaries, and more.  There will also be the opportunity discuss other aspects of the LL syllabus.

This workshop is aimed at Lowland Leaders (qualified or trainees) but will also be of interest to all walk leaders. 

Meet at Goring & Streatley station Goring (GWR), Gatehampton Road, Goring, RG8 0EP.

Parking (pay) at Goring Station or Wheel Orchard, or roadside parking (free) in village.

Note: Start time will meet GWR trains from London, Reading, Oxford, Swindon.

EQUIPMENT/KIT REQUIRED

Usual outdoor kit to keep you warm and dry in the lowland environment (the Pasque Flowers like to grow on exposed hillsides).

Binoculars may be useful.

OS Map Explorer 171 Chiltern Hills West (we will bring a few spares) and compass.

CATERING/FOOD

Bring your own walk snacks and drink.

WORKSHOP PROVIDER CREDENTIALS

This workshop is facilitated by regional volunteer, Philippa Sanders (Pipsticks Walks).  She lives locally and has good knowledge of the geology, landscape, flora and fauna of the region. 

CANCELLATION PROCEDURE

Should for any reason you be unable to attend, or are delayed on the day, please let us know at the earliest (07710453087).  Your place can then be offered to others.  

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT

Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for the workshop provider to complete the event in the system and assign you your CPD, thank you.

Start

21/04/2024 09:30

End

21/04/2024 13:30

Total Days

0.5

Maximum Bookings

10

Bookings

3

Venue

Goring on Thames

Town

Goring on Thames

County

Oxfordshire

Postcode

RG8 0EP

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

51.52130

Longitude

-1.13283

Grid Reference

SU 602 806

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07710453087

Email