St Marthas Hill - En Plein Air Art Escape - PILOT SESSION

Step into the magic of the Surrey Hills on this unforgettable 11.3km guided adventure. Wander beneath the twisting branches of ancient yew trees, marvel at the crystal-clear waters of the mysterious Silent Pool, and climb to the historic St Martha's Church, where breathtaking views stretch across the rolling countryside.

As we journey through woodland trails and hidden landscapes, we'll pause to connect deeply with our surroundings through immersive en plein air art sessions, capturing the colours, textures, and emotions of the wild places we encounter.

Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to explore the expressive mediums of watercolour and oil pastel, each offering a unique way to capture your experience. Experiment with the soft, flowing beauty of watercolour to reflect the atmosphere and movement of the landscape, or embrace the rich colours and textures of oil pastel to create bold and vibrant impressions of the places we visit.

Whether you're completely new to art or have years of creative experience, you'll be encouraged to play, explore, and discover the medium that best connects you to the adventure.

This is more than a walk—it's an opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, spark your creativity, and share meaningful moments with fellow adventurers as friendships naturally grow along the trail.

Join us for a day exploring the Surrey countryside on this exciting hike, as we connect with our wilding roots.

By booking onto this walk, participants confirm that they are aged 18 years or over and are physically capable of completing the chosen route and activities.

All participants must complete the required Medical and Emergency Contact Forms and read all relevant Risk Assessments, Participant Information, and Disclaimer documents prior to attending. Failure to do so may result in participation being refused.

What to Bring:

Participants are responsible for ensuring they arrive suitably dressed and equipped for the activity, terrain, and expected weather conditions. Each participant must bring sufficient food and a minimum of 2 litres of water for the duration of the walk.

Please ensure you have all of these within your day rucksack:

• Minimum 2 litres of water
• Packed lunch
• Snacks 
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Warm layer (fleece, thermals, or insulated jacket)
• Appropriate walking footwear with good grip (walking boots)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Hat and sunscreen (warm weather)
• Gloves and warm hat (cold weather)
• Personal medication 
• Mobile phone (fully charged)
• Emergency contact details
• Small personal first aid items (e.g. plasters, blister treatment)
• Walking poles (optional)

To ensure a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming experience for everyone, participants are expected to behave respectfully towards fellow walkers, event leaders, landowners, wildlife, and members of the public at all times. 

Wilding Roots reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the event without refund if their behaviour is deemed inappropriate, unsafe, or disruptive.

Participation is undertaken at the individual's own risk.

If you are unable to attend your booked walk, please notify us as soon as possible.

Cancellations made more than 42 hours before the start of the walk are eligible for a refund or transfer to another available event at the discretion of Wilding Roots.

Unfortunately, cancellations made within 42 hours of the walk start time are non-refundable, as costs and preparations will already have been incurred.

In the unlikely event that Wilding Roots needs to cancel a walk, participants will be offered either a full refund or the option to transfer their booking to another event.