What we’re about
Southdowns Strolllers
NB - We are currently at capacity, so will not be accepting any more membership applications at the moment. We will re-open applications when circumstances change.
Social.Tuesday.Hiking
We are an inclusive, friendly, & sociable midweek walking group based on the south downs. Our walks are accessible by public transport & conducted at an inclusive pace. We aim to enjoy the scenery, exercise and the company, not compete in a race.
We normally walk on Tuesdays, with an average walk length of 5 to 7.5 miles (8-12km), with an occasional longer hike. Additionally, we organise an annual London walk, as well as one or two night hikes a year.
Well behaved dogs are always very welcome and are valued members of our group.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- A Spring StrollDaisy's Pantry, Brighton
Description - What this lacks in length it makes up for with ‘ups & downs’! We leave Rottingdean and head towards Woodingdean where we take an arching right turn high above the top of Saltdean, before repeating the manoeuvre in the opposite direction, subsequently dropping back down to the sea and refreshments.
Length - 10km / 6.2m
Elevation - 257m Up / 245m Down
Pace - Inclusive & Social
Time / Duration - 10:30 - 14:30Meeting Point - Daisy’s Pantry - Rottingdean (opposite The White Horses)
Near 4a Marine Dr, Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 7HQ
RW3V+955 Brighton - (Exact Google Maps Code)
What3Words Address
https://w3w.co/fatter.cello.pupils
See PhotosRefreshments - Start - Daisy’s Pantry or Molly’s / After - Cafe TBC
Lunch - BYO On The Trail
Loos - Beginning & End & - Daisy’s Pantry or public loos / Limited ‘On The Trail’ OpportunitiesGetting There
Buses - 12, 12A & 12X from Brighton or Seaford / 27 from Brighton or Saltdean
By Car
Car Parks plus limited on street parkingDifficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions
Steep climbs, sheep but no cattle. Mostly open trailsGuidance
Who We Are & How We Do ThingsAcceptance 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!
