🌞 SUMMER SOLSTICE COASTAL HIKE • YOGA • QIGONG • INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 🌿

Saturday 21st June | Rottingdean Loop from Brighton Marina

Celebrate the longest day of the year and International Yoga Day with a soul-nourishing coastal adventure along one of the most beautiful stretches of the South Downs coastline.

This uplifting circular hike combines dramatic white chalk cliffs, panoramic sea views, rolling South Downs landscapes, fresh ocean air, and hidden peaceful spots perfect for movement and breathwork. The route is approximately 11.5 km, taking around 3–4 hours at a mindful pace, with moderate elevation (approx. 170m).

What to expect

✨ Stunning clifftop and sea views
✨ The iconic Brighton coastline and Rottingdean village charm
✨ Gentle yoga stretches to open the body
✨ Qigong practice to awaken energy flow
✨ Guided breathwork to recharge and reset
✨ Time to connect with like-minded people in nature
✨ A special Summer Solstice intention / meditation moment

This is more than a hike — it’s a moving celebration of light, vitality, nature, and inner balance.

Hike details

Distance: 11.5 km / 7.2 miles
Duration: approx. 3–4 hours (with yoga / qigong stops)
Difficulty: Moderate
Terrain:

• Coastal paved undercliff path
• Clifftop trails
• Rolling grassy South Downs paths
• Some inclines / gentle climbs
• Uneven ground in sections (good walking shoes essential)

Who is this for?

Perfect for reasonably active walkers who enjoy nature, mindful movement, and inspiring views. No yoga or qigong experience needed.

Please bring

✔ Water
✔ Packed lunch / snacks
✔ Comfortable layers (coastal weather changes quickly)
✔ Walking shoes / trail shoes
✔ Small mat or towel for yoga practice
✔ Sun protection

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As the sun reaches its highest point and daylight stretches to its fullest, we gather to move, breathe, and celebrate life in nature. Let this be your reset — a day to reconnect with your body, your breath, and the powerful energy of summer.

We’ll finish the hike on the beach watching the sunset with a fish & chips ( optional 😁) then heading back to London.