This is a case of better late than never. The plan had been to do this walk on Midsummer’s day, as for this one day of the year the setting sun is aligned with the Devil’s Jumps on Treyford Hill…..however, your glorious leaders failed to align their dairies 🫣 Instead, see this hopefully beautiful sunset walk as a salute to summer and a celebration of Friends of the South Downs’ (FSD) centenary year. 

As the organisation who initially spearheaded the campaign to protect the Downs, it seemed fitting to celebrate FSD’s centenary with a walk along the South Downs Way. However, it is not just one walk, but two. It will be a two pronged ‘attack’ on the Jumps with one group of walkers (this one) starting from North Marden, and the other (led by FSD’s Mick Haywood) coming from the East. They probably won’t be on camels, or carrying Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh …….but they might possibly come bearing some yummy treats. Both groups should reach the jumps around 20:00hrs, with sunset being approx 20:30hrs.

Please bring a torch, some warm clothing and refreshment.

If you don’t already know who Friends of the South Downs are and what they have been doing the past 100 years to protect our beautiful countryside, you can read a short article here

If you would like to join this walk starting from North Marden please sign up using the link below. However, if Cocking SDW Car Park would be more convenient for you please email Mick using:  mickheywood15@gmail.com