South Downs Trek

Steph Miller and you can contact her on 07734 800 235.

Claire Richman and you can contact her on 07960 090 956.

It is 07792 983 877.

Everyone needs to be at the YHA South Downs for the 8pm registration followed by a safety briefing.

Address: YHA South Downs, Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes BN8 6JS

Tel: 0345 371 9574

Check-in starts from 5pm onwards.

Please call Steph Miller as soon as you know you will be delayed.

Yes, the number is 01273 004 155.

Yes, there are trains running from London Victoria to Southease, with one change, running every hour. Please visit www.thetrainline.com for more details.

Accommodation is in same-sex hostel style dormitories with shared bathroom facilities, so single rooms are not able to be requested.

We will do a final count of car spaces either as part of the briefing on the Friday night to ensure there are enough spaces to get everyone to Afriston by 9am on the Saturday morning.

Yes, we can store bags in the Future Dreams car if people need us to do so.

Dinner on arrival at the hostel is not included. If you wish to book dinner at the hostel, then you must do so in advance.

Breakfast on the morning of the challenge is provided at the hostel. A packed lunch will be provided as well as checkpoint snacks and drinks.

The drinking of alcohol the night before the challenge is strongly discouraged for your own health and safety during this tough challenge.

The challenge should take us approximately 7-8 hours to complete, so arriving in Eastbourne around 5pm, and you will always be accompanied by a fully qualified walking leader.

Toilet facilities are limited on this route. You will be made of aware of designated toilet points by your walking leaders.

There are three checkpoints:

Seven Sisters Visitor Centre (approximately 2 hours into the route) – Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford BN25 4AD
Birling Gap (approximately 4 hours into the route) – Beachy Head Rd, Eastbourne BN20 0AD
Beachy Head (approximately 6 hours into the route) – Beachy Head Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7YA

Sports trainers are not suitable. Walking boots or trail shoes are recommended for this challenge.

Please CLICK HERE for the suggested kit list.

The Support Vehicle and/or Future Dreams car will be able to take you to the next checkpoint to meet the team there.

Yes, you’re welcome to leave once you’ve finished, as there is no obligation to stay for the Celebratory Meal if you do not want to.

You simply cross the road and you’re there!

Yes, we have organised a room to be available before the Celebratory Meal at 6pm.

Yes, but you need to let Claire know numbers by 29th September.

We have been quoted the following prices, which could vary at the time of booking:

Seaview Single Rooms at £98.10 per room, per night including breakfast.
Economy Seaview Double Rooms at £134.10 per room, per night including breakfast.

Yes, there will be a coach transfer around 8pm for anyone needing to get back to their car at that time.

There are trains from Lewes to London Victoria roughly every half hour – visit www.thetrainline.com for more information.

If you have any other question or concern, please contact claire@futuredreams.org.uk and we can add it above.