Tooting Run Club: Trail Run (South Downs Way)

What is Tooting Run Club (TRC)?

TRC is a free community activity programme for beginner and intermediate runners aged 18 or over. TRC aims to widen participation and increase activity levels of local people. We provide a safe space to exercise and training with us can help develop your fitness, improve your running times, introduce you to new people, and benefit your overall well-being.

How to find out more

Follow @TootingRunClub on Instagram for more information; we share all of our updates on our Instagram stories. Please also take a look at our website: https://www.tootingrunclub.com

How to participate

All of our sessions are free but you need an Eventbrite ticket for every session that you wish to attend. It is one ticket per person; if you wish to book a second ticket on behalf of a friend, please book the second ticket in their name.

About this session

Tooting Run Club - Trail Run, South Downs - 20 Oct 2024

ROUTE

South Downs Way Eastbourne-Seven Sisters Out-And-Back: 

• Map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=7745423
• South Downs Way easily accessible from Eastbourne train station
• Iconic/scenic stretch of South Downs Way
• Allows different groups to start together in Eastbourne, to turn back at different mid-way points (e.g. Birling Gap [10 mile round trip] or Seven Sisters [13-14 mile round trip]), and hopefully to finish together!
• If anyone wants to retire, able to return to Eastbourne by direct bus from either Birling Gap or Seven Sisters Visitor Centre
• Primarily running through fields/wide paths, ideal for larger group
• Obvious trails, difficult to get lost (!)

Food/drink options

• Plenty of pubs/cafes in central Eastbourne.

TRAVEL

https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/south-downs-way/trail-information/

Travel - Train from Balham to Eastbourne (changing Clapham Junction)

• Based on current timetable, would leave Balham Station c. 0830h, connecting at Clapham Junction to 0853h direct train to Eastbourne, arriving into Eastbourne 1030h (Trains from Clapham Junction to Eastbourne running every hour)
• Direct return trains from Eastbourne to Clapham Junction every hour; journey time c. 1h30m
• Off-peak return from Balham to Eastbourne costs £22.50

Worth bringing: small backpack, water, energy gels, sunscreen, cap

H&S

• By booking a place, you are confirming that you are fit and well to participate in running and exercise.

• If you have any existing medical conditions, please check with your doctor that it is safe for you to train.

• If you begin to feel unwell during the course of a session, please stop exercising and inform the group lead.

• Please ensure that the group lead is aware if you’re unable to continue and you need to leave the session early.

• If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know.

Photography

We have a roaming photographer taking pics of the sessions for the purpose of promoting the club. If you do not wish to feature in the photos, please let the organiser know at the start of the session.

Host or Publisher Tooting Run Club