The annual summer walk is by tradition a ‘supported’ rather than a guided walk.
The start and finish points each day are planned to give between 9 and 14 miles walking. During the day everyone is free to make their own way, at their own pace, from start to finish. Despite the large numbers taking part it is quite feasible, after just a couple of miles, to find oneself walking alone in the peace of the countryside
Those who prefer to walk alongside members of the Footprints team are, of course, very welcome to do so.
Either way you are assured that there will always be people nearby to help with directions, a drink of water, some first aid or just a friendly smile.
(This is a satellite view of Birling Gap with the Seven Sisters to the west and Beachy Head & Eastbourne to the east)
The event has taken place, without a break, for the past 32 years.
To give you some idea of the people who take part; the June 2011 questionnaire revealed:
- Over half were walking it for the first time;
- 60% were ladies;
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89% said afterwards that they found the whole event : “very enjoyable” !
(Click here if you would like to see the full analysis of this year's questionnaire )
Join us in June 2012 as we walk the full 100 mile width of the South Downs National Park.
