Downs Link Dawdle - Shoreham to Bramber Return

Description - Downs Link Dawdle - Shoreham to Bramber Return With an eye on a group multi-day walk next Spring of this repurposed Shoreham to Guildford railway line, I thought we'd get a taste of it by walking from the coast to the first village - Bramber & back. Yes, it's long but it's also flat, easy walking, mostly shaded, with far reaching countryside, riverside, and decaying industrial views, when the trees part to reveal their vistas. The length varies depending on the joining and return options chosen. We will start at the “Ropetackle” (cafe & loos), in Shoreham and cross the bridge to the car park, (loos and you can join us here), then walk alongside the airport to the next bridge by the Red Lion, (another joining point), which we cross to join the “Downs Link” path. Then to Bramber, stopping for coffee en route, (a turn back point for those who wish), where we will lunch in the grounds of the castle ruins and look around the church, which is adjacent. We will return by the same route, which provides a 180 degree change of scenery. We should finish around 14:30 / 15:00 depending on pace. If you need to alter your RSVP please do so at the earliest opportunity Distance - Variable to 16.6 km / 10.3m approx Pace - Inclusive & Moderate Elevation - 32m up & 28m down Start/Finish time - 10:30 - 14:30/15:00 approx., depending on pace. Meeting Point - The Ropetackle Arts Centre What 3 Words: ///mops.contained.rams https://w3w.co/mops.contained.rams Google Map Reference: Little High Street BN43 5EG RPMC43 5EG Shoreham-by-Sea Getting There Public Transport From Brighton - Buses - 2 from Rottingdean, 700 from Brighton Train - Brighton To Shoreham Private Car - Free car Park https://w3w.co/inserting.crib.chatting (See photo) Difficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions Very Easy, Flat Gravel walking. Coffee - Meeting Point, On The Trail & At The End. Lunch - BYO - in Bramber Castle (ruined) grounds Please ensure that you are familiar with our few rules, an RSVP confirms that you will abide by them. Guidance Who We Are & How We Do Things Acceptance Of Risk By RSVPing to an event you agree to having had the opportunity to have read all the following & to agree to abide by the guidelines. You accept that any activity such as walking comes with its own dangers & challenges and on that basis you accept responsibility for your own health & safety & will not compromise that of others. You agree that the Organisers and walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to you, your guests, or your or their dogs, in the course of the walk. Our Ethos We are an inclusive social hiking group with walkers of all abilities, fitness levels, and health statuses, whose walks are accessible by public transport. We walk at an inclusive but moderate pace & like to stay together. Should we concertina, we will regather, allowing people to get their breath back before moving on, particularly on the climbs. Please treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself. There is ONE walk leader per walk to avoid confusion. We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together. Cancellations & Delays If you can't attend an event you have signed up for, please change your RSVP status to ‘Not Going’ as soon as possible, so no-one waits unnecessarily for you. If you are going to be late, please message. Some Walk Leaders will provide their phone number if requested as Meetup messages can be delayed. Not changing your RSVP status or informing the walk leader may result in your being removed from the group. Leaving A Walk If you have to leave a walk early even for a short period, ensure the Walk Leader knows and has acknowledged that. Not doing so will result in you being removed from the group. Becoming Ill Or Injured If you become ill or injured during a hike, kindly inform the walk leader, or ask another walker to do so for you. Kit & Provisions Be appropriately clothed, booted, equipped & prepared for emergencies and have sufficient & appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you. Pet Parents & Four Legged Members Dogs are important members of our group and always very welcome, however on a lead around livestock please, for everyone's benefit. Weather The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the weather prompts a cancellation. Finally Have Fun!