Future Events   

Events Within the County:    

• Highdown Hillwalking & Mountaineering Club

• County Walks for 2009
  • County Walk Reports 
• Letterboxing 
• Mountain Bike Leaders Course 

Events Beyond the County:    

• Focus on Foxlease

• Walking Scheme Level 3

• Laser Walking Weekend March 2010 (Contact Jean County Walking Advisor)

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County Walks for 2010

We are a growing group of walkers who enjoy meeting up to explore the Sussex countryside each month. Many of the walks are planned by the walkers. All are chosen at the annual programme planning meeting in October. We are always looking for new members. The walks are not too strenuous. You will need to bring a lined rucksack with your lunch, drink, waterproofs & spare clothing. This varies according to the time of year. Walking boots or shoes with a good tread are essential. Uniform is not worn.

If you would like help with taking your unit out, please let me know. I have several County maps & compasses which can be borrowed as well as orienteering kites, clips, biscuits & control cards. My Division has an outdoor crate which can also be borrowed, although preference will be given to units in Adur Valley. It is packed with things to do with your unit & I recommend borrowing it prior to your meeting date so that you can plan what you are going to do. If you would like to know what is in it, just send me an email. There are several letterboxes scattered around the County that I can let you have the details for as well as the Adur Shell Trail which I have put up in my own Division. If you would like any letterboxes put up in your area, please let me know.

Jean, County Walking Adviser

See County address book for full contact details.

For a report about a past LaSER walk, click here .....

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Letterboxing

Did you know that Jean (County Walking Advisor) had put out some letterboxes in the Adur Valley area? She hopes that you will visit some or all of them when you are in the area.  See Details below:

Adur Shell Trail

Mollusk Box

From GR TQ 1919 0880 go downhill on BW opposite the pylon until you reach a gate across the path.  From the gate, take 16 paces on 126° to metal stake in the woods.  then take 10 paces on 200° to multi-trunked tree.  The box is hidden among the trunks.

Cowry Box

From GR TQ 1652 1108 follow diagonal path in a south-westerly direction until you reach a kissing gate with a short fence on each side of it.  From the fence post at the southern end of the fence, go 51 paces on 160°to upright split trunk of fallen tree close to several fallen trees and near a fallen trunk covered in fungi.  Then go 29 paces on 114° to upright tree with a fork about 5m up the trunk and two other trees crossing it.  Then take 13 paces on 204° to a fence post.  From fence post, walk 4 paces on 340° to fallen tree.  Box is under trunk near to the root.

Starfish Box

From gate at GR TQ 2395 0767 on Monarch's Way by the NT sign for Southwick Hill, go 148 paces along a FP on 260° to clearing past hawthorns on path bend.  Then go 22 paces on 320° to a multi-trunked Ash tree.  Box is in the trunks about 1m from ground.

Scallop Box

From gate at GR TQ 2114 0748 with the letters SDCP on it, go 114 paces along path on 320°to seat.  Continue past the seat for a further 42 paces to FP junction.  Then go 12 paces along FP on 278°.  Box is in ivy covered tree 2 paces on 156° from path.

Periwinkle Box

From wooden sign for 'Lancing Ring Local Nature Reserve' at GR TQ 1853 0624, go on 35 paces on 200° to fence post next to a path.  Then go 27 paces on 256° to path on left, passing orienteering post RX on the way.  Follow path on 190° for 28 paces.  Then go 7 paces on 100° to ivy clad tree.  Box is hidden ¾m up the trunk.

Letterboxing Etiquette

Please make sure that you hide the box back where it should be according to the description geven, covering with twigs and leaves if necessary.  If you find that a box has been moved or damaged in any way or you are unable to find it then please contact Jean (County address book page 17)

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Highdown Hillwalking & Mountaineering Club - Programme for 2009

The Club is open to adults 18+. Any Scouts and Guides (aged 14+) are especially welcome to take part in our trips, as are Leaders wanting to gain experience so that they may go on to lead their own expeditions in wild country.

Informal monthly meetings are held at The Coach & Horses Inn, A27, near Worthing on Thursday evenings at 9:15pm - the dates are shown in the Club booklet. Alternatively, visit our web site on www.highdownhmc.org.uk

Our monthly programme offers opportunities to visit areas of varying terrain and scenery, as well as experiencing camping, centre-based, and backpacking trips. It is not an elitist Club, but aims to provide a variety of opportunities for all levels of ability and experience. If you are interested in any of the trips above, early booking is recommended, as some trips are very popular!

Jean is Out and About Adviser, Adur Valley – for contact details see the County Address book, page 16.

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Mountain Bike Leaders Course

Please find details for the Mountain Bike Leaders Courses at the Adur Outdoor Activities Centre.   

For further details and an application form click here

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Last updated: 06/02/2010