South Downs Way Relay

Leg 3: Bo Peep to Itford Farm

Route

Start at car park at the top of Bo Peep Bostal (494 050).

Continue on clear path along top of ridge and over Firle beacon.

Gentle descent to Car Park at 1.5m and then gradual climb to radio masts at 2.5m.

Then begin gradual descent which becomes steeper bearing left and then looping over the bridge to changeover at Itford farm.

Access

Bo Peep Train Berwick (3m with hill) or Compass /Cuckmere Bus 125 20 mins from Lewes to Charleston Farmhouse drive (1.5m with hill)

Rules

  • All runners must follow the southerly loop down Itford Hill (440055). Do not descend straight down the slope to the farm gate. (The marshals at Itford Farm changeover can observe all descents.)
  • The changeover is west of the A26 at the left turn towards Southease station (432055).
  • Teams must not park on the A26 or in the youth hostel forecourt; there is ample parking in the YHA car park close to the changeover point, but be considerate to the residents and keep the noise to a minimum.
  • All team vehicles are absolutely forbidden from using the level crossing at Southease station. There’s no point in taking that route, and any transgression will bring instant disqualification.

Elevation

Elevation graph

Route