SouthDowns Strollers

Meet on the green by the Tiger Inn,BN20 0DA, ///give.shunts.manifests, for a 10:30 start

A seven mile walk over downs and through forests with some hills and one stile, total ascent: 1000ft. We will stop occasionally for a drink and have our lunch break outside Jevington church. You will need to bring your own packed lunch. Toilets at the start in the Hikers Rest Cafe. There is some mud

Who We Are & How We Do Things
Acceptance Of Risk
By RSVPing to an event you agree to having had the opportunity to have read all the
following & to agree to abide by the guidelines. You accept that any activity such as walking
comes with its own dangers & challenges and on that basis you accept responsibility for your
own health & safety & will not compromise that of others. You agree that the Organisers and
walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to you, your guests, or
your or their dogs, in the course of the walk.
Our Ethos
We are an inclusive social hiking group with walkers of all abilities, fitness levels, and health
statuses, whose walks are accessible by public transport.
We walk at an inclusive but moderate pace & like to stay together. Should we concertina, we
will regather, allowing people to get their breath back before moving on, particularly on the
climbs.
Please treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.
There is ONE walk leader per walk to avoid confusion.
We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together.
Cancellations & Delays
If you can't attend an event you have signed up for, please change your RSVP status to ‘Not
Going’ as soon as possible, so no-one waits unnecessarily for you.
If you are going to be late, please message. Some Walk Leaders will provide their phone
number if requested as Meetup messages can be delayed.
Not changing your RSVP status or informing the walk leader may result in your being
removed from the group.
Leaving A Walk
If you have to leave a walk early, even for a short period, ensure the Walk Leader knows and
has acknowledged that.
Becoming Ill Or Injured
If you become ill or injured during a hike, kindly inform the walk leader, or ask another walker
to do so for you.
Kit & Provisions
Be appropriately clothed, booted, equipped & prepared for emergencies and have sufficient
& appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you.
Pet Parents & Four Legged Members
Dogs are important members of our group and always very welcome, however on a lead
around livestock please, for everyone's benefit.
Weather
The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the
weather prompts a cancellation.
Finally
Have fun

Description - A Christmas walk for everyone, starting at the White Horses In Rottingdean & ending at the White Cliffs Cafe in Saltdean. For those who would only like a short ‘health walk’ an early ‘cut out’ is available, whilst the ‘fittiys’ can extend it to a second cup of coffee at Mollys back at Rottingdean. By the 1st century BC Saturnalia extended to the 23rd December, so let’s celebrate in Roman style with some fabulous views in a relaxed way!
Distance - 9.5 km / 5.9m approx
Pace - Inclusive & Moderate
Elevation - 215m up & 200m down - See photos for elevation profile
Start time - 10:30 - 14:30 approx., depending on pace.
Meeting Point - White Horses High St, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HR
Google Short Code: RW3V+62 Brighton
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/trapdoor.corded.vegans
Refreshments - Mollys then White Cliffs plus BYO
Loos - Start & Finish & On The Trail - Will Announce Suitable Locations
Getting There
Public Transport
Bus from Brighton or Eastbourne direction - Any Coaster 12, 12A, 12X, 14, (27 from Brighton)

By Car - Parking
For those coming in their own vehicles there is a car park or side roads.
Difficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions
A hilly walk (see elevation profile), but with cutouts for those who wish to shorten it, or an extension for those who extend it.

Guidance

Who We Are & How We Do Things

Acceptance Of Risk
By RSVPing to an event you agree to having had the opportunity to have read all the following & to agree to abide by the guidelines. You accept that any activity such as walking comes with its own dangers & challenges and on that basis you accept responsibility for your own health & safety & will not compromise that of others. You agree that the Organisers and walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to you, your guests, or your or their dogs, in the course of the walk.
Our Ethos
We are an inclusive social hiking group with walkers of all abilities, fitness levels, and health statuses, whose walks are accessible by public transport.
We walk at an inclusive but moderate pace & like to stay together. Should we concertina, we will regather, allowing people to get their breath back before moving on, particularly on the climbs.
Please treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.
There is ONE walk leader per walk to avoid confusion.
We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together.
Cancellations & Delays
If you can't attend an event you have signed up for, please change your RSVP status to ‘Not Going’ as soon as possible, so no-one waits unnecessarily for you.
If you are going to be late, please message. Some Walk Leaders will provide their phone number if requested as Meetup messages can be delayed.
Not changing your RSVP status or informing the walk leader may result in your being removed from the group.
Leaving A Walk
If you have to leave a walk early, even for a short period, ensure the Walk Leader knows and has acknowledged that.
Becoming Ill Or Injured
If you become ill or injured during a hike, kindly inform the walk leader, or ask another walker to do so for you.
Kit & Provisions
Be appropriately clothed, booted, equipped & prepared for emergencies and have sufficient & appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you.
Pet Parents & Four Legged Members
Dogs are important members of our group and always very welcome, however on a lead around livestock please, for everyone's benefit.
Weather
The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the weather prompts a cancellation.
Finally
Have Fun!