South Downs at Night

Push yourself to the limit on this unique night time trek through the South Downs National Park. 42km along the South Downs Way battling fatigue and the demanding terrain of one of southern England’s newest national parks before reaching Beachy Head and Eastbourne as the sun begins to rise.

2 days | UK | Tough

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If yes, please email info@charitychallenge.com and one of our team will be in touch to help with your enquiry.

BOOKING DEADLINE: The deadline to book on to this challenge is 5 weeks before the challenge (depending on availability). No bookings will be taken after this date.

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Sat 26 Oct - Sun 27 Oct 2024

What to expect

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Your challenge day by day

Day 1, Sat 26 Oct 2024

Saturday evening: Arrival and preparation

The adventure begins this evening at approximately 7:30pm near Brighton where you will meet your challenge leaders and crew for registration and a pre-trek safety briefing, before beginning the trek.

Day 2, Sun 27 Oct 2024

Through the Night

As darkness falls, we set off in a south-easterly direction across the ancient Long Burgh towards the village of Alfriston. Easing in with a long downhill section, the route is lit by torchlight and stars. For many, trekking through the night will be one of the most challenging aspects of the journey as our senses become more attuned to the enveloping darkness.

The terrain becomes more challenging and fatigue sets in as we follow the course of the Cuckmere River towards the coast. We'll draw on hidden reserves of energy to battle through the tiredness.

Crossing the rolling chalk hills of the Seven Sisters we then enter the most spectacular, and most challenging part of the walk, past the Belle Tout Lighthouse and on to our journey’s end at the top of Beachy Head.

A new day dawns on the spectacular vista of chalky white hills and sea views. All being well, we will arrive at the finishing line in time for sunrise and a well-earned breakfast!

Important information

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, the strength of the group, or other unforeseen circumstances. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances though, your challenge leader will have the final say.

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We hold an Air Travel Organiser's Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 6546. Many of the flight-inclusive challenges on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. This ATOL protection only covers challenges that include flights booked by Charity Challenge and that originate in the UK. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate

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