What we’re about
Southdowns Strolllers
NB - We are still at capacity, so will not be accepting any more membership applications for the year through to the end of 2026 . We will review this if circumstances change and amend this notice if that is the case.
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
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The Anniversary Waltz - The Lewes Pancake
Lewes Railway Station, Lewes, GBTitle - The Anniversary Waltz - The Lewes Pancake
Description - We opened the Strollers with this one, so I thought we ought to celebrate our anniversary with a ‘Retread’ of it. An easy, flat but longish walk taking in the Ouse, Rodmell, Iford then passing Kingston at a distance before returning to the start.
We start by walking along the river taking in the ‘lottery win property’ display, including a Grand Designs featured abode, before taking a turn into open countryside, passing picturesque villages & a windmill, then return to the relative bustle of Thomas Paine’s spiritual home for refreshment.
Distance - 13.1 km / 8.1m
Pace - Inclusive & Moderate Walkers Pace
Elevation - 63m up and 62m - down.
Start time - 10:30 / Finish 14.45
Meeting Point - Outside - Lewes Railway Station Station Road Lewes BN7 2UP
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/gushes.scripted.autumn
Google Map Reference: V2C6+9M4 Lewes, United Kingdom
Google Maps Link: (click the name)Lewes Railway Station
Refreshments - Before - Any Lewes Cafe / After at ‘The Depot’
Lunch - BYO Lunch - On The Trail
Loos - Lewes Railway Station, The Depot & On The Trail
Getting There
Public Transport
Train to Lewes from a Brighton or Seaford direction or the 28 or 29 bus from Brighton.
By Car - Parking
There is paid parking at Lewes Railway Station & other locations in Lewes
DistanceDifficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions
Easy Level Walking / Some Mud / Road Crossings / No Dangerous Livestock, just sheep.Guidance
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!25 attendees
Past events
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