Wild Walk 3 : Interactive Listening Walk to Ovindean

Joins us for our 3rd Wild Walk with Bethan & Bela from Music for Connection, who will guide us on an Interactive Listening Walk.

We will be starting the walk at Bevendean Community Garden, heading up through The Hyde Business park where we embark on a big climb (approx 100 steps!) At Warren road we'll cross over and walk parallel to the racecourse before heading down through the fields. We pass through the village of Ovingdean, and wind our way down to the coast. At Ovingdean beach we can stop for refreshments, there is a cafe or bring picnic. The walk is not a circular walk. To return to Brighton we will catch the bus from a nearby bus stop. (more info below).During the walk we will be treated to a variety of activities to help us tune into the sound of the downs.

Walk 3 - Over the Hills to Ovingdean Seafront. Interactive Listening Walk.

This booking is for Walk 3: Bevendean Community Garden to Ovingdean Seafront

3.5 miles approx

Starting location : Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4FH

Ending Location: Ovindean Sea front, Undercliff Walk, Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 7HG

Please note this is not a circular walk. Please see below in FAQ's on bus details back to Brighton and the community garden.

About this event

Join us for our 3rd Wild Walk over the hills from Bevendean to Ovingdean.

Saturday 5th April 2025, 11am - 2.30pm

Please arrive at 10.45am to set off at 11am

Location and meet point:

Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4FH (Number 48 bus to Heath Hill avenue, on-street car parking available) What3words: spark.nests.verse

We will meet in Bevendean Community Garden. Turn left just after the bus stop opposite Bevendean Primary School. Walk a short way and cross over a metal vehicle gate. Turn left and the garden will be ahead of you. Walk into the garden through the gate. There is a compost toilet here.

While we will be moving at a medium - slow pace, please note that our route includes a steep incline of approximately 100 steps. We also walk on uneven ground, it is therefore not suitable for anyone using a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues. Please contact me: [email protected], as soon as possible if you have any concerns about this.

Duration

This Ovindean Walk will takes around 1.5-2 hours, however as we will stop periodically for listening activities, the walk is likely to take approximately 3hrs. Please also factor in the time to travel back to Brighton if you need to be somewhere later on.

Please note timings are approximate.

Weather

The event remains enjoyable even with a bit of rain. If we are experiencing torrential downpours, or very high winds the walk will be re-scheduled we will be in touch 24hrs before if this is the case. As we will be walking in early April, many layers are recommended.

About Interactive Listening Walks

Interactive Listening Walks (ILWs) connect local urban communities to the nature and heritage of the Downs – in these supportive, fun, and grounding workshops, we tune into the changing sounds around us as we explore different places.ILWs offer an innovative, sensory way for people to engage with natural landscapes. Our participants report improved mental health and wellbeing through being supported in a group to listen, immerse themselves in and play with the places we move through. These listening tools are free, simple and transferable – people who come on our workshops learn a new skill and way of accessing outdoor spaces.

Your Hosts

Bethan is a violinist and researcher at University of Brighton using listening methods. She brings her expertise in listening practices, sound studies, co. She aco-facilitates BHMC’s listening and sound sessions, including an ESCR-funded research project (2023-25), wellbeing sessions funded by National Trust / Changing Chalk, commissions from British Library / The Keep’s Unlocking Our Sound Heritage, Stanmer Sounds, and Preston Park Recovery Centre sessions.

Bela Emerson is a highly experienced CTLLS-qualified Goldsmiths University of London -trained community musician, cellist, and trainer. Bela is passionate about enabling the remarkable effects of participatory music on wellbeing, and active in the field of promoting creative engagement using music.

https://musicforconnection.co.uk/changing-chalk-national-trust

https://www.facebook.com/musicforconnection

https://musicforconnection.co.uk/

Local Wild Spaces Guide

Hannah

A forest school assistant, and trainee Forest Bathing guide. Hannah enjoys being with groups on outdoor adventures, and discovering more about our local landscape.

Our guides take part in regular training, and are outdoor first aid trained

https://inspired-by-nature.uk/wild-walks/

About Wild Walks East Brighton

Join us for a range of inspiring walks starting at Bevendean Community Garden!

Our Wild Walk events are four guided walks running from October 2024 - July 2025.

The walks are designed to be accessed very easily for people living in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. The walks require no car. Each walk finishes near a bus stops where you can take a bus or two, to back to where we started.

The walks range from under 2 miles to just over 7miles. On each walk we will be accompanied by two guides, a local wild spaces guide and a specialist in either; Artefacts, Crafting/living history and Archaeology, Foraging, materials & Remedies, Ritual & Folklore, or Natural Habitat.

Taking a guided walk to discover local routes that you may not know, or would like more information on. Join us to discover the beauty of the outdoors and learn about local wildlife. This in-person event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and explore the wonders in our local surroundings.

With thanks to Changing Chalk, Bevendean Community Garden, and Trust for Developing Communities. National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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