Tough Hike 24K Challenge - Hike to Brighton Beach
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TOUGH HIKE 24k Challenge - Hike to Brighton Beach
This is a guided day hike from Victoria Station to Brighton seafront. The route covers 14 miles (24 km) with about 510 m total ascent and an estimated hiking time of 6 to 6.5 hours. The hike is graded as intermediate/challenging and the organiser advises it for experienced, fit hikers only.
The route crosses the chalk highlands of the South Downs, climbs to Ditchling Beacon for wide views, passes through Ditchling village, goes via Stanmer Park and Stanmer House, skirts the University of Sussex at Falmer, crests the ridge by Brighton Racecourse and Whitehawk Hill, and finishes on the Brighton seafront. Participants will have around 50 to 70 minutes at Brighton at the end.
Meeting point is Victoria Station, between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29). Train tickets and return train travel are included in the listed cost of £33 plus the Eventbrite fee. Payments are refundable up to 7 days in advance; after that they are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Practical notes: toilet breaks are available on the train, at the mid-afternoon stop, and at the finishing pub. The group pace averages 4 to 4.2 km/h. The group is led by a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider. Recommended kit includes hiking boots or shoes, a packed lunch, at least 2 litres of water, waterproof jacket and trousers, and hat and gloves if cold. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
