SouthDowns Strollers

Description - Downs Link Dawdle - Shoreham to Bramber Return
With an eye on a group multi-day walk next Spring of this repurposed Shoreham to Guildford railway line, I thought we'd get a taste of it by walking from the coast to the first village - Bramber & back. Yes, it's long but it's also flat, easy walking, mostly shaded, with far reaching countryside, riverside, and decaying industrial views, when the trees part to reveal their vistas. The length varies depending on the joining and return options chosen.

We will start at the “Ropetackle” (cafe & loos), in Shoreham and cross the bridge to the car park, (loos and you can join us here), then walk alongside the airport to the next bridge by the Red Lion, (another joining point), which we cross to join the “Downs Link” path. Then to Bramber, stopping for coffee en route, (a turn back point for those who wish), where we will lunch in the grounds of the castle ruins and look around the church, which is adjacent. We will return by the same route, which provides a 180 degree change of scenery.
We should finish around 14:30 / 15:00 depending on pace.
If you need to alter your RSVP please do so at the earliest opportunity

Distance - Variable to 16.6 km / 10.3m approx
Pace - Inclusive & Moderate
Elevation - 32m up & 28m down
Start/Finish time - 10:30 - 14:30/15:00 approx., depending on pace.
Meeting Point - The Ropetackle Arts Centre
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Google Map Reference: Little High Street BN43 5EG
RPMC43 5EG Shoreham-by-Sea

Getting There
Public Transport
From Brighton - Buses - 2 from Rottingdean, 700 from Brighton
Train - Brighton To Shoreham
Private Car - Free car Park https://w3w.co/inserting.crib.chatting (See photo)
Difficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions
Very Easy, Flat Gravel walking.
Coffee - Meeting Point, On The Trail & At The End.
Lunch - BYO - in Bramber Castle (ruined) grounds
Please ensure that you are familiar with our few rules, an RSVP confirms that you will abide by them.
Guidance

Who We Are & How We Do Things

Acceptance Of Risk
By RSVPing to an event you agree to having had the opportunity to have read all the following & to agree to abide by the guidelines. You accept that any activity such as walking comes with its own dangers & challenges and on that basis you accept responsibility for your own health & safety & will not compromise that of others. You agree that the Organisers and walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to you, your guests, or your or their dogs, in the course of the walk.
Our Ethos
We are an inclusive social hiking group with walkers of all abilities, fitness levels, and health statuses, whose walks are accessible by public transport.

We walk at an inclusive but moderate pace & like to stay together. Should we concertina, we will regather, allowing people to get their breath back before moving on, particularly on the climbs.

Please treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.

There is ONE walk leader per walk to avoid confusion.

We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together.

Cancellations & Delays
If you can't attend an event you have signed up for, please change your RSVP status to ‘Not Going’ as soon as possible, so no-one waits unnecessarily for you.
If you are going to be late, please message. Some Walk Leaders will provide their phone number if requested as Meetup messages can be delayed.
Not changing your RSVP status or informing the walk leader may result in your being removed from the group.
Leaving A Walk
If you have to leave a walk early even for a short period, ensure the Walk Leader knows and has acknowledged that. Not doing so will result in you being removed from the group.
Becoming Ill Or Injured
If you become ill or injured during a hike, kindly inform the walk leader, or ask another walker to do so for you.
Kit & Provisions
Be appropriately clothed, booted, equipped & prepared for emergencies and have sufficient & appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you.
Pet Parents & Four Legged Members
Dogs are important members of our group and always very welcome, however on a lead around livestock please, for everyone's benefit.
Weather
The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the weather prompts a cancellation.
Finally
Have Fun!

Date - Tuesday 20th October 2026
Title - The Annual Autumn Night Hike
Description -
This is a ‘retread’ of our first ever night hike and, although many of our current members were not on it, some were!
We start outside the ‘White Horses’ at Rottingdean and skirt Woodingdean in a figure of eight, before returning to the pub in good time for a couple of beers, or coffee.
There are some wonderful panoramas on this walk as we walk into the darkening night and you can enjoy a whole new view of the downs, along with the smells and sounds of nighttime countryside. We will stop for a break on our journey, so bring victuals and food as required.
One non-negotiable - You must, repeat must, have a proper torch (and spare batteries where necessary), to do this walk.
f you need to alter your RSVP please do so at the earliest opportunity

Distance - 9.4km / 5.8m approx
Pace - Inclusive & Moderate
Elevation - 208m up & 194m down
Start/Finish time - 18:15 - 21:45 approx., (It’s 2 hours walking but It’s night and we have a break for refreshments, so approximate)
Meeting Point - White Horses - High Street Rottingdean BN2 7HR
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Google Map Reference: RW3V+62 Brighton

Getting There
Public Transport
From Brighton - Buses 27/ 12 / 12X / 14 From Eastbourne 12X / 12 - Alight at White Horses sop
Private Car - Paid parking in car park opposite, some on street parking in the village
Difficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions
Moderate - Darkness, trip hazards, some big climbs. With this in mind the walk leader and the back marker will have radios, so please stay between them, so that we can account for everybody and deal with any problems.
Loos Possible public loos or pubs & cafe.
Coffee & Beers - Daisy’sPantry (beginning), & Pub at the end. We will confirm which venues are open in advance to choose one.
Snack - BYO - sheltered valley
No Torch - No Walk
Please ensure you are familiar with our few rules, an RSVP confirms that you will abide by them.

Guidance

Who We Are & How We Do Things

Acceptance Of Risk
By RSVPing to an event you agree to having had the opportunity to have read all the following & to agree to abide by the guidelines. You accept that any activity such as walking comes with its own dangers & challenges and on that basis you accept responsibility for your own health & safety & will not compromise that of others. You agree that the Organisers and walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to you, your guests, or your or their dogs, in the course of the walk.
Our Ethos
We are an inclusive social hiking group with walkers of all abilities, fitness levels, and health statuses, whose walks are accessible by public transport.
We walk at an inclusive but moderate pace & like to stay together. Should we concertina, we will regather, allowing people to get their breath back before moving on, particularly on the climbs.
Please treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.
There is ONE walk leader per walk to avoid confusion.
We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together.
Cancellations & Delays
If you can't attend an event you have signed up for, please change your RSVP status to ‘Not Going’ as soon as possible, so no-one waits unnecessarily for you.
If you are going to be late, please message. Some Walk Leaders will provide their phone number if requested as Meetup messages can be delayed.
Not changing your RSVP status or informing the walk leader may result in your being removed from the group.
Leaving A Walk
If you have to leave a walk early even for a short period, ensure the Walk Leader knows and has acknowledged that. Not doing so will result in you being removed from the group.
Becoming Ill Or Injured
If you become ill or injured during a hike, kindly inform the walk leader, or ask another walker to do so for you.
Kit & Provisions
Be appropriately clothed, booted, equipped & prepared for emergencies and have sufficient & appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you.
Pet Parents & Four Legged Members
Dogs are important members of our group and always very welcome, however on a lead around livestock please, for everyone's benefit.
Weather
The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the weather prompts a cancellation.
Finally
Have Fun!