What we’re about
Southdowns Strolllers
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 (2)
See all- Longitude - A Tale Of Two HemispheresYemeni Coffee Co, Peacehaven
Description
A multi-hemispherical ‘Retread’, revisiting the walk crossing the Greenwich Meridian Line twice, from the West to the East hemisphere and back again, taking in sea, river, & country views.
Start / Finish Time
10:30 / 15:30 Estimate & flexible depending on pace.
Meeting / Finish Point
We start at one of our group’s favourite cafes, The Yemeni Coffee Co at the junction of the A259 & Roderick Avenue Peacehaven, see photos. Great coffee & cakes, nice people and a clean toilet. The walk finishes back at The Yemeni Cafe.
243 S Coast Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8LD
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Google Maps Short Code
QXRW+JRX Peacehaven, United Kingdom
Loos
There is a loo in the cafe,also public loos across the road in the other car park; Roderick Road North. Otherwise - on the trail.
Getting There
Public Transport
Any variation of the 12 Bus from Brighton or Eastbourne and places in between; alight at the Roderick Avenue Peacehaven stop.
By Car - Parking
Roderick Road South, Peacehaven. A large free, cliff top car park located off Roderick Avenue, turn right before The Promenade which runs along the cliff edge and continue to the end where there is a large car park.See photos.
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Google short code: QXRW+68P Peacehaven, United Kingdom
Distance
Approx 13km / 8.0 Miles - Slightly longer than we would normally do but we’ll take it at a relaxed pace and it does take in a bit of everything; cliff edge paths, country trails, & open grazing land.
Elevation Profile
Up 190m & Down 191m
Difficulty Level
This is one of our longer walks and does include some parts with nettles & brambles, along with a section exposed to wind on the Tye.
Coffee Stop
As well as at the beginning and end of the walk, we will stop around an hour into the walk at one of two spots, depending on progress, for coffee.
Lunch
Please bring a packed lunch which we will eat either in a shaded meadow or a church yard depending on progress & weather.
Other Information - Cartography Geeks
Why the Meridian Line?
We celebrate the achievements of John Harrison, the inventor of the naval chronometer, which solved the problem of calculating longitude at sea.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harrison
For a riveting read:
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0007214227/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_MGCPDJF0MN5CVEHN0D8Z?psc=1
Other outlets are available.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!
