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Sussex Downsman Hike introduction

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. The Sussex Downsman Hike is an event held annually on the first Saturday in October on the South Downs. The 2016 event will therefore be held on 1st October. Please note that as this event takes place on land entirely classified as Terrain Zero, a hill walking permit is not required for this hike. A list of essential clothing and equipment will be in the Handbook which ...

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Sussex Downsman Hike frequently asked questions

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. We've been meaning to put together a list of questions we get asked every year since the website was first created! Are we allowed to deviate off the South Downs way at any point? One section is after the base at Washington. There are two alternative routes back onto the South Downs, via the road off 122126 or the path passing Tilley's Farm - can these be used? We have ...

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SUSSEX DOWNSMAN HIKE - Competition Scout Hike on the South Downs Way

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. This year's competition will be on 1st October 2016 and will be the 49th running of the Sussex Downsman Hike! Now we have run an event under the new format, we'd love to hear your feedback from a competitor's point of view. Well done to everyone who took part last year. Teams, Service Crews and supporters. The 2015 event was another big success. Class A: No winner.

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Sussex Downsman Hike equipment

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. The following list is mandatory for Classes A, B, E, S and V. For the Downsman Open, the clothing requirements remain mandatory, but please see the specific listing on the entry detail page for the mandatory equipment. Each team member must wear the following -. Trousers below the knee. Shirt with sleeves (i.e. not a vest). Spare sweater or fleece to fit each member wal...

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Sussex Downsman Hike links

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. Our online shop sells shirts and general accessories. If there's anything you would like to see that isn't currently there, please let us know and we'll try to create it for you at a reasonable price. Promote Your Page Too.

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Sussex Downsman Hike history

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. The prototype Downsman took the form of a different circular route each year, the checkpoints consisting of Incidents. On inheriting this I discovered after a few years that Scouting was changing and the project needed a fresh look to compliment the new look Venture Scouting. As the years slipped by and the record times tumbled, acknowledgement must be paid to the brave...

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SUSSEX DOWNSMAN HIKE - Details of Classes

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. All team members must be members of the Scout Association or Girlguiding UK. For all competitive Classes (A, B, E, V* and S) the minimum combined age of the team members is 48 (*100 for Class V). Please note that only whole years are added together. Please note that this also applies to Class A, despite there being less team members. Class A - open to all ages. Three te...

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Sussex Downsman Hike route

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A test of endurance for Scouts and Guides of All Ages. Organised by West Sussex Scouts. Clive Packham Memorial Fund. The Four Inns Walk. The Sussex Downsman Hike generally follows the route of the South Downs Way from Bignor Hill to Eastbourne with minor modifications to suit checkpoints. There are a number of different Classes available dependant on the age and ability of the team taking part. These range from the full route (approximately 60 miles) to a 15 mile section. Teams can be seen at a distance ...