BMC Hill Walking: Social Walk, South Downs

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted and led by BMC London South East Area volunteer, Wesley McCullough. This social walk will explore the South side of the South Downs and the escarpment on the North side using the Monarch’s Way, New Lipchis Way and Graffham Down Trust, returning past West Sussex viewpoints at Tegleaze and the Lancaster memorial site. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

Walk Details

Walk Grading: Chellenging

Distance: Approx. 30 km (18.5 miles)

Ascent: 700 m (2,300 ft)

Duration: Approximately 8 hours

If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others

Meeting Details

Time: Sunday 19th October, 08:50 am for a 09:00 am start

Location: Selhurstpark Road Car Park

OS Grid Ref: SU 927 119

What3Words: neater.absorbing.neater

Google Map Pin: 50.8994433, -0.6834637

Parking: Free parking, Forestry England

Please check out the BMC Liftshare service

Facilities: Toilets are not available at the car park

Public Transport: Rail service to Barnham Station. Lift available for 3 before 08:20am

What to Bring

We’ll cover a range of terrains, so please ensure you are well-prepared with appropriate gear

Footwear: Sturdy, water-resistant hiking boots or shoes with good grip

Clothing: Dress in layers, including a warm layer and waterproofs, as conditions can vary; bring a hat and gloves for cooler areas

Food and Drink: Bring enough food and water for a full day’s walk; there will be a pub stop at lunch to either buy a snack or eat a picnic lunch

Other Essentials: Although we plan to finish within daylight hours, carrying a small torch or head torch is advisable for emergencies

Who Can Attend

Anyone, well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control at all times, please indicate on your booking if you will be bringing a dog

Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them

Covid-19: Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have Covid-19 symptoms

BMC Participation Statement

The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement

Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk

By participating in this walk you agree to act in a kind and inclusive manner. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tollerated

Questions

Feel free to contact  Wesley on email: wesley.mccullough.wm@gmail.com. Tel: 07789 995567