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South Downs Trek for St Barnabas House
Support your local hospice by taking on a marathon or half-marathon trek through the Sussex countryside. Whichever route you choose, you'll get to experience the amazing South Downs, including a path that takes in the hospice and our sister hospice Chestnut Tree House! Join us for a fun and safe way to trek the South Downs, with a professionally organised route, fully supported event with medics and marshals.
We’ll all be setting off from Northbrook College, passing by the hospice before we head off onto the Downs! Passing through Patcham and walking through Angmering Woods, then on to our sister Hospice – Chestnut Tree House. If you’re taking on the 13.1 mile route you’ll loop back round and go on to end your mighty day triumphantly traversing Highdown Hill and back to the start for your well earned celebrations!
If you’re taking on the marathon length you’ll also be heading out north and meeting up with the South Downs Way, trekking the route for approximately 4 miles from Kithurst Hill, before swooping through picturesque Findon. Finishing the route running parallel with Long Furlong and back through Patching.
Trek packs: You’ll collect your trek pack at registration, which will include your walker number and GPS tracker.
On the day kit: Walking boots, mobile phone, waterproofs and other layers (weather dependant), water bottle and any additional snacks.
Itinerary for the day: Registration opens at 6am, and we’ll all set off together at 7am. There’ll be signs up pointing you in the right direction – but you’ll also be able to use your GPS tracking.
Breaks on the route: There’s one refreshment stop for the 13.1 mile route, and a second optional stop. If taking on the epic marathon, you’ll get to enjoy five stops on your quest.
Four legged friends: Let us know if you’d like to bring your pooch with you! Dogs will be an
additional £5 per dog and you will need to sign a waiver.
We’ll all be setting off from Northbrook College, passing by the hospice before we head off onto the Downs! Passing through Patcham and walking through Angmering Woods, then on to our sister Hospice – Chestnut Tree House. If you’re taking on the 13.1 mile route you’ll loop back round and go on to end your mighty day triumphantly traversing Highdown Hill and back to the start for your well earned celebrations!
If you’re taking on the marathon length you’ll also be heading out north and meeting up with the South Downs Way, trekking the route for approximately 4 miles from Kithurst Hill, before swooping through picturesque Findon. Finishing the route running parallel with Long Furlong and back through Patching.
Trek packs: You’ll collect your trek pack at registration, which will include your walker number and GPS tracker.
On the day kit: Walking boots, mobile phone, waterproofs and other layers (weather dependant), water bottle and any additional snacks.
Itinerary for the day: Registration opens at 6am, and we’ll all set off together at 7am. There’ll be signs up pointing you in the right direction – but you’ll also be able to use your GPS tracking.
Breaks on the route: There’s one refreshment stop for the 13.1 mile route, and a second optional stop. If taking on the epic marathon, you’ll get to enjoy five stops on your quest.
Four legged friends: Let us know if you’d like to bring your pooch with you! Dogs will be an
additional £5 per dog and you will need to sign a waiver.
Saturday 30 Sep 2023
Northbrook College Littlehampton Road West Sussex BN12 6NU
Registration from 06.00am and you need to finish by 6.30pm.Costs:
26.2 Miles:
Standard entry fee: £40
Fundraising: Raise £285 for vital adult hospice care.
13.1 Miles:
Standard entry fee: £30
Fundraising: Raise £150 for vital adult hospice care.
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