DEVIL'S DYKE AND BRIGHTON - SATURDAY

• Distance: 15 km
• Grading: Medium
• Rating: 7 out of 10
• Ascents: 915 m
• hiking time: About 5 to 6 hours of actual hiking

COST

The price includes the guided hike, transport and the liability insurance.

Price: £38

TRANSPORT & MEETING POINT

We'll meet at Farringdon station from 8:30am and leave the meeting point at 8:45am. At the entrance of the train station. Planned arrival time back into London of 10:00pm (we have a group train ticket, and you are committed for the day until then).

This walk is covered by our Club's insurance. Our Club is registered on The British Mountaineering Council (BMC)

Take your swimsuit and towel and join us!!

Situated on the South Downs, north of Brighton, the Devil’s Dyke National Trust is an area of outstanding natural beauty. It makes for a wonderful afternoon out for all the family with breath-taking views.

Devil's Dyke got its name from a legend. The legend says the devil was furious at the conversion of the people of the Weald to Christianity and decided to dig a dyke through the South Downs, so the sea could flow in and drown their villages. To make sure his efforts were not discovered until it was too late, he decided to dig it over a single night. However, his work woke an old woman, who lit a candle. This then woke her cockerel, who began to grow. Seeing the light and hearing the cockerel, the devil was fooled into thinking it was dawn, rushed off with his work uncompleted and the Weald was saved.

And the beach!! We will finalize our walk in front of the beach, so help yourself!!

HOW TO FIND US

Maria will be at the meeting point detailed in the section "Transport and Meeting Point" below. In case of difficulties locating her, you can call her on 07535295739 (texts cannot be replied to)

FOOD

We will stop during the hike for a snack lunch so please bring food and drink. We will visit a pub after the hike where we can get refreshments.

What to Bring

• Footwear: as most of this walk is on footpaths and paved paths you may prefer to wear stout walking shoes or well cushioned trainers instead of walking boots.
• Water (at least 1 and ideally 2 litres)
• Packed lunch/picnic
• Money for drinks and refreshments after the hike
• Swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, solar cream.
• That's it! We will take care of train tickets, logistics on the day etc, so that you can just turn up and have a great day :-)
• Safety and Terms and Conditions
• Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

By signing up for this event you agree to the Terms and Conditions

Photos & Video - All were taken by the hike leader on previous trips so are the actual views that you will see from the route that you'll be hiking.

DOG

Dogs can use this trail as well, but must be on a leash.

SAFETY

This hike is led by a trained hike leader and qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please come with suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers in case of rain - more info

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