Route
Start on A283 near lay-by east of river Adur (198 096).
Take path towards the footbridge over the river.
Turn right and continue on footpath to turn right on road.
Continue uphill until left turn on wide track as road bears right (1m) to pass Tinpots cottage.
Climb steeply over Annington hill until you reach Bostal Road (3m).
Turn right and keep on path to cross over road as it bears right and continue on track to ascend to Chanctonbury Hill (5.5m).
Continue to South side of clump and begin descent.
There are two right hand paths (6m), (6.5m) which are not that easy to spot as you descend to Washington.
Changeover at start of the second path.
Access
Adur/A283 Brighton bus 2 from Shoreham Stn 15 mins or Portland Road 45 mins to Dacre Gdns(or Compass bus 106 from Worthing)
Rules
- Team vehicles should approach Botolphs from the south, leaving the A27 at the traffic lights. When leaving the changeover they should go north towards the roundabout between Steyning and Bramber.
- The changeover point is at the A283, which will be marshalled. Only the incoming runner is permitted to cross this busy road. Without exception, all non-runners should remain on the west side of the road.
- Non-runners walking between the car park and the changeover point (it’s about half a mile) should use the gate onto the Downslink path in the corner of the field. They should be aware of runners starting Leg 8 and should give them clear passage.
- At Steyning Bowl, the SDW is on the grass running parallel with road (165089). Stay off the road until the path ends.
- Either route to the south of Chanctonbury Ring is allowed, i.e. along the track or staying close to the fence line (144114).
Elevation
