Devil's Dyke Walk With Beer Festival
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Join us on a relatively short linear walk over the downs finishing in Southwick.
We will catch the bus to Devil's Dyke and walk over the South Downs taking in some magnificent views.
Then we will descend into Southwick where the walk will end and the visit the beer festival will start. See link below.
Note we have booked the evening session from 6pm
https://southwickcommunitycentre.org.uk/events/southwick-beer-festival/
Those that do not wish to join us at the festival, can head to Southwick station, which is only a few minutes down the road.
The pictures are the event leaders'.
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Food & drink
Eat your lunch before you arrive, and there is food at the festival.
Bring snacks and water for the walk.