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Events Within the County:
Events Beyond the County:
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We are a friendly group of walkers who enjoy meeting up to explore the Sussex countryside each month. Most 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 vary in distance to suit everyone’s ability. The pace is suited to the group on the day. 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 quite a lot of letterboxes scattered around the County, some of them put out by me. If you would like details, just let me know.
Jean Brooks,
County Walking Adviser
See County address book for full contact details.
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Date |
Map used |
Start |
Grid ref. |
Distance |
Description |
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Sat 9th April
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Exp.121 |
Stopham Bridge |
031183 |
8 miles |
Letterboxing along the Wey & Arun Canal & nearby. Bring your own stamp, stamp pad & pen. Mainly flat. |
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Sat 21st May
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Exp. 122 |
Steyning |
187114 |
7½ miles |
Mainly flat. Returning along the River Adur. Parking in nearby roads. |
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Sat 9th – Sun 10th July
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Exp. 123 |
Alfriston |
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Various |
Weekend away. Application forms available late March |
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Sat 6th August
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Exp. 133 |
Midhurst CP |
887218 |
5½ miles |
Easy terrain |
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Sat 17th September
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Exp. 121 |
Burton Mill Pond car park |
979180 |
8 miles |
Includes climb to South Downs way neat the start. Undulating. |
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Wed 12th October
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Exp 121 |
Guide Hall, Haynes Road, Worthing |
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19.45 for 20.00 |
Programme planning for 2012. Bring your walk ideas along. |
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Sat 15th October
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Exp. 133 |
North Chapel |
952295 |
6¼ miles |
Mainly flat. Via Ebernoe Common |
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Sat 12th November
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Exp. 122 |
Southwick |
246061 |
6 miles |
Climb up to the South Downs Way & Devil’s Dyke. Undulating |
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Sat. 3rd /10th December
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Explorer 121 |
Findon near Black Horse |
122083 |
4 ½ miles |
Short walk via Salvington followed by lunch at either the Black Horse or the Garden Centre |
For a report about a past LaSER walk, click here .....
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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 2011
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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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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