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Leg 1 2008
Beachy Head to
Jevington
Assessor: Phoenix AC Signed: Colin Simpson Date: May 2008
Running Location Activity/ Potential Risk Method Statement
Distance-Miles Element Hazards
0 Trig Point Start Spectators in road Low Organiser to warn spectators to keep off road and keep eyes open
0 Trig Point Start FOG/ Strong wind Low Early starters can often experience mist/fog. Alternatively it can be very wiindy. Caution advised.
Competitors should note that the first 1.3 miles of this leg are NOT on the official SDW. You join the
0 Trig Point Start Navigation Medium SDW just past the trig point detailed later. Ignore any SDW signs until then.
0.10 Side of Road Track Traffic Low Runners MUST stay on the path to the side of the road at all times.
B2103 junction at Early starters should not experience too much traffic but caution is advised here especially if the
1.00 Black Robin Farm Road Crossing Traffic medium wqeather is misty or wet. If possible warning signs for cars of runners crossing should be erected.
Do NOT take right hand path back to Eastbourne but continue up past the trig point keeping it on your
right. Easy to miss especially in misty or wet weather. You now joing the SDW coming up from
1.25 Path junction direction change navigation Low Eastbourne.
Early starters should not experience too much traffic but caution is advised here. If possible warning
1.5 A259 Golf course Road Crossing Traffic medium signs for cars of runners crossing should be erected. Better still a marshall should be posted.
You now follow a wide track (wide enough for a vehicle) until the finish. Parallel paths are possible but
1.5 A259 Golf course direction change navigation Low are often narrow and rutted.
direction At path crossroads just after the trig point bear slightly left (straight on really) through a wide gate and
3.5 Path junction confirmation navigation Low straight downhill to jevington. Well signposted.
4 Path junction Path surface Tripping Medium The path becomes narrower ,steeper and more uneven. In wet weather it is very slippery
At road turn right and then first left to climb to the changeover at Church. If possible warning signs for
4.3 Road Road crossing Traffic/navigation medium cars of runners crossing should be erected.
All teams to be warned of noise in the village and by the changeover. It is recommended that transport
4.6 Jevington Church Changeover Noise/congestion medium vehicles are not driven or parked on this lane.
Leg 1 (2003)
Phoenix AC
1
Runners need to keep on the grass after the start and not run on the road.
2
Crossing the B2103 is not usually a problem with the early morning starts
as there is not much traffic around.
3
Crossing the A259 is obviously more of a problem although again not a
great deal of traffic at this time of morning. A marshal at this point would
be ideal especially as there tends to be a group of runners together at this
stage and some may take risks crossing the road. If this is not possible
then maybe signs warning traffic of runners crossing.
4
No other obvious problems on the rest of the leg only that runners need to
be aware of cars when they come out onto the Friston to Jevington road.
Leg 2
Start: Jevington Church Revised 2010
Finish: Bo Peep Car Park
Length: 5.75 miles
Hailsham Harriers, revised by Seaford Striders
Mileage Points/Potential Hazards/Risk Rating
0-0.5 miles After passing the field on your left hand side you climb through a wooded area,
this is full of tree roots and very rutted. Risk of injury on the climb. Medium risk
0.5-2.5 miles There are no roads to cross for the first 2.5 miles and the course is a mixture
of paths, fields and chalk paths. The rules state that the route over the top of Windover Hill
is allowed thus avoiding the chalk path down the hill. Low risk
2.5 mile point Take care when crossing the Wilmington to Litlington road. Not a particularly
busy road but the cars are fast. High risk
2.5-3 miles Just after crossing the road take the fast down hill track towards Alfriston. Watch
out at the top of the track, do not take the left-hand footpath to Plonk Barn as this is strictly
prohibited in the rules. Risk of injury on the rutted fast down hill track. Medium risk
3-4 miles At the bottom of the track is another road but this is not as busy as the road at the
top of the track. Before you reach the bridge just prior to the gate be aware of tree roots.
The route goes over the river via the white bridge in Alfriston, which can be slippery, if the
weather is wet. Once you have crossed the white bridge do not carry straight on through the
alleyway as this is strictly prohibited in the rules. Please ensure you follow the South Downs
Way signs to the right, then left onto River Lane, then out of the village & right onto Star
Lane. Take care when crossing over the High Street in Alfriston although the traffic will be
slow moving. The route then goes through the residential “Kings Ride” up to the downs.
Watch out for traffic until you merge with the chalk path. Medium risk
4-5.75 miles After Alfriston the route then becomes straightforward and the paths take you
to Bo Peep car park. Low risk
Conclusion:
The end of the leg is low risk, the hazards occur at the beginning with the climb through the
wooded area, when approaching Alfriston and prior to reaching the bridge. The climb
mentioned in the first 0.5 mile and the fast down hill track mentioned at the 2.5 mile point
are both very rutted, full of tree roots and chalk. If it is also wet, then they could be lethal
from an injury point of view.
Watch out also when crossing the river at the white bridge if the weather is wet, keep tight
hold of your baton! Compared to other legs there are no great risks from traffic apart from
the Wilmington to Litlington road.
Assessor:
Paul Eccles (Hailsham Harriers) pauleccles@price.co.uk, 3rd May 2003
Revised by Nicki Brenchley, Seaford Striders, 2010
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Risk Assessment: South Downs Way Leg 3
Bob Peep to Itford Farm 2010
Assessor: Guy Stockwell Date: 13/05/2010
General The majority of the leg is on a wide grass track, with occasional ruts and patches exposing the underlying chalk and flint. These changes in surface can cause a potential trip hazard, so care should be taken.
Most of the path is at height, with little cover; in good weather there is potential for heat related injury, and in poor conditions runners could suffer from exposure. Please be prepared for all eventualities.
At the time of the risk assessment cattle with young were a notable hazard.
Time Activity Hazard Risk Mitigation
00:00 Approach using Bo Peep Lane to car park Narrow, twisting and steep lane Collision with oncoming vehicles Care should be taken on the Lane, especially in large minibuses
00:00 Car Park Small and busy Collision with other vehicles and pedestrians Consider use of banksman when reversing vehicles
00:00 Changeover point Ruts in start area, spectators Trips leading to injury, collision with spectators Care should be taken, spectators should keep clear
00:15 Gates x2 Gates x 2 gates being left open, allowing livestock to escape runners to close gates
03:30 Running along path Ruts and bumps in path Trips leading to injury Runners to take care
07:00 Run past trig point N/A N/A N/A
08:30 Gate Gate and rough ground surface either side gate left open could allow livestock to escape, trip Runners to ensure gate is closed and take care on rough ground
hazard
11:00 Run past concrete inspection chamber N/A N/A N/A
11:50 Gate, livestock gate currently open Gate if livestock gate has been closed gate left open could allow livestock to escape Runners to ensure gate is closed if the livestock gate is in place to
stop livestock escaping
14:30 Gate Gate and rough ground surface either side gate left open could allow livestock to escape, trip Runners to ensure gate is closed and take care on rough ground
hazard
14:40 Running through car park Moving vehicles and rough ground Collision with vehicles and trip hazard Runners to take care of moving vehicles and rough ground
15:00 Exiting car park Height restriction Head injury for taller runners! Runners to take opening to right of height restriction
15:00 Crossing minor lane Vehicles on road Collision with vehicles Runners to take care of vehicles
15:10 Gate Gate and rough ground surface either side gate left open could allow livestock to escape, trip Runners to ensure gate is closed and take care on rough ground
hazard
16:00 Running along path Cattle with young Cattle are defensive of young to percieved threat Please take advice.
18:00 Gate Gate and rough ground surface either side gate left open could allow livestock to escape, trip Runners to ensure gate is closed and take care on rough ground
hazard
20:00 Run past radio mast N/A N/A N/A
21:00 Gate or cattle grid Gate or cattle grid gate left open could allow livestock to escape, falling Runners to ensure gate is closed and avoid using catle grid
through cattle grid
21:00 Running along path Stoney surface Trips leading to injury Runners to take care
22:00 Gate Gate and rough ground surface either side gate left open could allow livestock to escape, trip Runners to ensure gate is closed and take care on rough ground
hazard
25:30 Trig point, dew pond N/A N/A N/A
26:00 Gate Gate and rough ground surface either side gate left open could allow livestock to escape, trip Runners to ensure gate is closed and take care on rough ground
hazard
28:00 Decending on grass path Falling on the descent Injury due to fall Take care during decent
30:30 Decending on stoney, rutted path Falling on the descent Injury due to fall Take care during decent
32:00 Gate Gate gate left open could allow livestock to escape, Runners to ensure gate is closed
32:30 Bear left at fork Straight on leads to A26 High risk road crossing if wrong route taken Take correct course, turn back if wrong route taken.
33:00 Footbridge crossing A26 Cattle grip bars on right side of bridge Trip hazard Stay on left side of bridge
33:00 Footbridge crossing A26 Poor visibility over hump back footbridge collisions with cyclists and pedestrians
33:00 Running along path Stoney surface Trips leading to injury Runners to take care
34:00 Changeover point spectators Collision with spectators Care should be taken, spectators should keep clear
Leg 4
Itford Farm (A26) to Housedean Farm (A27)
Heathfield Road Runners 2008
Updated by Lewes AC 2010
Parking
In lay-by on eastern side of the A26 opposite Itford Farm.
This road is busy, it carries a high proportion of traffic for Newhaven Harbour. Some of the vehicles
are very large and some move fast along this stretch. The lay-by is narrow and adjacent to the road;
care needed when exiting the vehicle.
Team buses will need to turn here before moving off to the next checkpoint; it is a dangerous
manoeuvre. Therefore, team members/supporters must keep clear of the road at all times and to
allow drivers maximum visibility. Also, those present must be aware that the SDW itself is usually
used as a turning place, and generally to keep out of the way.
Vehicles rejoin the A27 at the Beddingham roundabout and continue past the next checkpoint to
junction at Falmer in order to reach the lay-by on the other carriageway (do not use farm access
bridge at checkpoint). Although the checkpoint is not on the carriageway, drivers must be aware that
runners and others may be eating/drinking/stretching in parking lay-by. If this layby is full, in spite of
being quite long, drivers must not obstruct the road. This changeover is on a well used cycle path
Running the Leg
The handover takes place to the west of Itford farm, and after 100yards there is a railway level
crossing. This has pedestrian access across the track; it is gated and has warning lights. There is
also a footbridge. Trains will be running fast through here on the day of the race. The potential
danger of this crossing must be appreciated. It is not impossible to stumble on the track. If a train is
anywhere near approaching the bridge has to be used.
The road to Southease is very quiet but nevertheless does carry traffic and general road awareness
is needed.
Just after passing Southease Church a road must be crossed. This can be busy and can be very
fast, exercise extreme caution at this point. A short section across fields is followed (after turning left)
by approx 1km of farmyard track; this is generally good underfoot.
The next time that a vehicle could be encountered is at the top of Mill Hill where there is access to
residential properties. There follows a short narrow enclosed path where horses have been
encountered, best give way to them and if overtaking, make your presence known before passing.
From here to near the end of the leg is off-road and mostly good underfoot.
There are two minor access tracks to be crossed before reaching the concrete ‘Yellow Brick Road’.
After turning off the concrete track and turning left at the field gate the following section is quite
uneven and flinty in places.
After turning north, the descent to the end of the leg is good underfoot until the ‘new’ section
approaching the A27. This area is well colonized by rabbits that have made the ground very
‘uncomfortable’ to run on. It is also narrow in places, bordered by a barbed wire fence, slippery in
places when wet, and there are exposed roots.
Return to the road is made at the access road over the A27. Road use here is light but be aware that
any traffic encountered will have just come off the fast duel carriageway.
Pedestrians in the parking lay-by on the A27 should be aware that vehicles can enter or exit this area
at speed; keep off the road.
Overall, this is a long leg and it is quite possible to get badly off-route i.e. lost. Familiarization is
recommended. In hot weather adequate hydration also needs to be considered.
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Leg 5 - Brighton
Hash (2010)
Place Risk Involved What could happen? How serious? Prevention
Approx 200m from Uneven soil steps leading to Trip hazard low Runner to be cautious
start of leg Bridle gate. Can be slippery
when wet
Approx 3/4 mile from Enter wooded area; steep If taken too fast, especially medium Runner to slow down and be
start of leg downhill S bend with adverse when wet, runner could go off cautious
camber track and down steep
embankment!
Approx 1 mile from exit from wooded area, path Risk of twisted/broken ankles. High runner to be very cautious
start of leg narrows and is susceptable to
fox/rabbit and badger holes.
These are filled in on a regular
basis, but can and do reappear
over night.
1 1/2 mile from start Double bridle gate in middle of Slipping and twisted ankles. low runner to be cautious
of leg up hill open downland stretch,
can be very muddy and
slippery if has rained prior to
race.
2 1/4 miles from start New bridle gate has been Advisory low runner to be aware.
of leg. installed
2 1/2 - 3 miles from This stretch is badly rutted in Can be very muddy and medium Runner to be cautious
start of leg places, with roots and flint slippery especially if it has
visible rained prior to race.
3-4 miles from start of Open downland stretch which Very slippery if has rained medium Runner to be cautious
leg is predominantly bare prior to race.
chalk/flint
4 miles from start of Path narrows and is rutted Potential collision with vehicle low - as road only Runner to be cautious
leg leading to road crossing. [Unmarshalled] leads to farmhouse,
Vehicle crossing point on well signposted
footpath
Hand over point at Main road to cross potential collision with vehicle high Two baton change over so that
Ditchling Beacon. incoming runner can wait until a
safe time to cross the road.
Leg 6 2008
Ditchling Beacon to Saddlescombe Farm
Assessor: Brighton & Hove AC Signed: Date: 28.04.03
Running Location Activity/ Potential Risk Method Statement
Time - mins Element Hazards
Handover to be on West side of the road. The road will be marshalled. Obey
Ditchling Beacon Handover Cars on Ditchling Road High the marshals
Ensure gate is left closed. Lever
1.00 Gate handle on gate. Low
Ensure gate is left closed. Lever
4.00 Gate handle on gate. Low
Burnt House
7.00 pond Gate Ensure gate is left closed Low
11.00 Keymer post Gate Ensure gate is left closed Low
Ensure gate is left closed. Do not take
13.00 Gate left hand short cut to farm Low
The section down to Jack and Jill is
Jack & Jill Down Hill fast and the ground is rutted Medium Risk of injury
Farm Farm machinery and animals Low
Pyecombe golf
18.00 course Gate Ensure gate is left closed Low
The section down to Pyecombe Golf
Down Hill Club is fast and the ground is rutted Medium Risk of injury
Fast and dangerous road. It will be Ensure the approach to the road is controlled. Do not run in front of on
22.00 Road marshalled. High coming cars. Obey the marshals
Brendon Riding
26.00 School Gate Ensure gate is left closed Low
30.00 Gate Ensure gate is left closed Low
The gate is missing from previous
35.00 Gate years Low
Saddlescombe The section down to Saddlescombe
farm Down Hill farm is fast and the ground is rutted Medium Risk of injury. There is a water tap for public use on the farm
37.00 Gate Ensure gate is left closed Low
39.00 Gate Ensure gate is left closed Low
Park sensibly at Saddlescombe Farm. This section of road is very fast and
40.00 Finish High dangerous
Leg 7 Crawley AC May 14, 2010
Task hazard exposure risk
Approach thru farm step and uneven runners high
to first gate fall and ankle twists
Crossing A281 (Dyke collision with vehicle runners and team med
road) members
Crossing the dyke
road (high point) collision with vehicle runners med
Downhill Section to Badly pot-holed
Truleigh Hill Youth surface. Very loose runners Low
Hostel stony surface
running on approach
road to Truleigh Hill collision with vehicle runners med
running down path
from truleigh hill falls and ankle twists runners low
crossing A283 collision with vehicle runners and team med
members
controls
be aware of rutted and flinty path
organise team member to
man 1st gate.
wait for clear road,do not attempt
to stop traffic.
marshall in attendance.
wait for clear road
do not stop or obstruct traffic
Run with care
run towards approaching
traffic, do not stop traffic.
narrow path,run with care.
only cross when road is clear
do not stop or obstruct traffic
SOUTH DOWNS WAY 100 MILE RELAY
Leg 8
River Adur footbridge to Washington
Assessor: Jonathan Cawthra, Burgess Hill Runners. Reviewed and Updated 13.04.10 Steve
Wigmore, A2Tri
Signed:
Steve Wigmore Date: 13 April 2010
Item OS Map Distance Activity/ Potential Risk Rating Priority Method Statement
Reference into leg Element Hazards L S R
1 198 093 0 Parking Vehicle damage 2 6 12 Low Don't try to get your minibus under the height restrictor in the lay
by. It won't fit. You can park north of the changeover, by the
roundabout, but take care when you leave.
2 197 093 0.10 Steps Tripping and falling 2 4 8 Low Avoid over-enthusiasm at the very start - there's a long way to
go!
3 194 094 0.45 Road Danger from cars 4 8 32 Medium Initially keep to the track to the right of the road; then stick close
to the side of the road and listen. Traffic comes down the hill
fast.
4 176 093 ?? Other users Unclear 1 1 1 Low An old a faded sign on the gate warns about casting practice,
and asks users to skirt round the field if necessary. Use common
sense. NB: Sign not witnessed 13.04.10
5 165 089 2.95 Road Danger from cars 4 8 32 Medium There's no need to go onto the road. Take the gate to the right
and run along the edge of the field. When you cross the road
visibility is pretty good.
6 142 117 4.90 Cattle grid Tripping and falling 3 5 15 Low Use the gate or the stile. Do the same at the next cattle grid ¼
mile further on.
7 ? 5.85 Step descent, chalky, loose Slipping, Tripping 4 5 20 Medium Take extra care, as runners may be tired at end of a tough leg,
stones, etc and falling and particularly if wet when the surface will be very slippery
Key Sources of information (legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, etc):
L = Likelihood South Downs Way handbook
S = Severity Running the route on 20.04.03
R = Risk ( Likelihood x Severity) Cycling the route on 11.04.10
Change History
Date Originator, Summary of Changes
13.04.10 Steve Wigmore, Item 4 - sign not fond. Item 7 added
Leg 9
Beware the fallen tree on the hill down into Washington! 2009
Risk Assessment - South Downs Relay (Leg 9)
Course From SDW, nr. Frieslands Farm (SE of Washington) to Springhead Hill
A B C D
Whole Event Codes (1-8) Persons at Extra
Detail of Hazard Risk Risk From Steps to Steps to
Metres Rating Hazard Reduce Reduce
ID from Level (A - H) Risk Risk to
No. Start Symbol Description H/M/L (9 - 30) ‘Low’
1 0 Changeover point (legs L A
8/9)
Right turn
2 179 Roots L A
Steep downhill
3 472 Stile L A
Steps
4 619 Stile L A
5 627 Stile M ADE 10
Turn right onto road
6 705 Turn left up road (The M ADE 10
Street)
7 927 School lane to right M ADE 10
8 1,175 Bridge over A24 L AD
(tarmac road)
9 1,668 Turn left between L A
houses
10 1,759 Traffic post in lane L A Tape
(uphill) around
post
11 2,050 Path splits and rejoins L A
Chalk path
Leg 9 continued on next page …
A B C D
Whole Event Codes (1-8) Persons at Extra
Detail of Hazard Risk Risk From Steps to Steps to
Metres Rating Hazard Reduce Reduce
ID from Level (A - H) Risk Risk to
No. Start Symbol Description H/M/L (9 - 30) ‘Low’
12 3,030 Top of hill L A
13 3,127 Turn right L A
14 3,396 Gate L A
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15 4,138 Gate near barn L A
Metres Rating Hazard Reduce Reduce
ID from Level (A - H) Risk Risk to
No. Start Symbol Description H/M/L (9 - 30) ‘Low’
12 3,030 Top of hill L A
Leg 9
13 3,127 Turn right L A
14 3,396 Gate L A
15 4,138 Gate near barn L A
16 4,708 Cattle grid and gate L A
17 4,900 Cattle grid and gate L A
18 4,976 Gate L A
19 5,061 Chantry Hill. Gate L A
Junction
Parking
20 6,329 Paths cross L A
21 6,807 Springhead Hill L A
Changeover point (legs
9/10)
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Extra
Steps to Steps to
Reduce Reduce
Risk Risk to
(9 - 30) ‘Low’
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around
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C D
Extra
Steps to Steps to
Reduce Reduce
Risk Risk to
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Reduce Reduce
Risk Risk to
(9 - 30) ‘Low’
Leg 9
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Leg 10
2010
Nr Springhead Hill (017 118) to Houghton Lane (951 144)
Risk Assessment by Phoenix AC
Reviewed 6 May 2010
Updated from NU exiles 2008
Drivers' view
– drivers should allow sufficient time to travel from Washington to
Springhead Hill through Storrington town centre which often gets
congested.
– the lane up to the Springhead Hill car park is narrow and steep in
places – please drive with caution and courtesy.
– the car park is popular with walkers and horse riders and is usually busy.
Complaints have been received in the past that "vehicles were parked all
over the road" so please park with thought for others.
– this is a short fast running leg and so Leg 9 runners should embark quickly to allow
sufficient time to get to the Houghton Lane Leg 11 start. Traffic through Amberley is
sometimes very congested especially at weekends (and there was road works when this
assessment was made 06/05/10).
Runners' view
– a straight forward leg, predominantly downhill, with a clear wide track
for the hand over at the start of the leg.
– steep downhill (at 1.5-2 miles) on flinty uneven paths – take care!
– joins tarmac lane down to main road beware traffic
– the SDW crosses B2139 (New Barn Road) so beware fast traffic. This is a very busy
road and NO marshals. Look both ways!
– towards the end of the leg in the Arun valley after crossing the footbridge over the river.
In previous years, cows have been known to graze in these fields either side of river.
Runners should remain on the footpath and not cut across the field. Runner hand over on
Houghton Lane.
Marshals' view
– an obvious hand over point at Springhead Hill with good visibility.
– no shelter available from the weather for Marshalls or support teams.
Other users of the SDW view
– change over is at the top of the Downs away from any roads, houses or
farms. Only possible disruption might be a crowded car park.
N.B. one of the simplest ways of mitigating these risks is for all involved
to apply common sense and good manners throughout the day.
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Leg 11: Houghton Lane to A285 Littleton Farm
Assessor: Haywards Heath Harriers (Last Updated 2008 )
OS Map Running Activity/ Potential Risk Rating
Priority Method Statement
Reference Time Element Hazards L S R
Blocking narrow lane Drivers should park tightly to the left hand side
017 118 0 Parking and causing nuisance L L L L where there is a natural layby and close together to
to other road users get as many vehicles in
0-5 Uneven chalk path Slippery when wet L L L L Runner beware
5-8 Easy track
Runners should stop at road as visibility does not
allow one to look and check traffic as one
approaches. Runners should cross over and
004 118 8 A29 crossing Fast traffic H H H H
proceed along A29 on path on south side (and not
on road on north side) before SDW turns off from
road again
8-17 Easy track
17-19 Uneven chalk path Slippery when wet L L L L Runner beware
Easy to take wrong
989 132 19 5-way junction L L L L Runner learn route
turning
19-29 Easy track
Moving traffic, Runners be aware of vehicle movement across the
974 129 29 Car park area L M M M
especially from right car parking area
29-32 Easy track
32 Gate Sheep in field L M M M Runners ensure they close gate properly
32-35 Easy track
35 Gate Sheep in field L M M M Runners ensure they close gate properly
35-42 Easy track
951 144 42-45 Uneven path Ankle-breaker!! L L L L Runner beware
Key Sources of information:
L = Likelihood National Trail Guide, South Downs Way
S = Severity Running the route on 24/04/03
R = Risk ( Likelihood x Severity)
Leg 12
Leg 12; Littleton Farm (grid ref. 951144) to Cocking Hill car park (grid
ref. 875167).
Chichester Runners, 2008 Revised by Stubbington Green 2010
5.25 miles (measured by GPS). Initial climb of 115m over 1km then gently undulating (+/- 25m),
final descent of 125m over the last 1.6km.
Start in field alongside the South Downs Way, off A285 Petworth Road. Start height 120m.
Finish at Cocking Hill car park off A286 Midhurst Road. Finish height 110m.
Although the A285 is not particularly busy cars travel fast along this road and incoming runners
need to be careful about crossing it before the changeover.
Start in the field and climb up to the top right hand corner to turn left onto farm track and then right
(rejoining SDW) through the gate and into a large open field. The route is very clear and leads up
across the field, fairly steeply at first then levelling slightly, through a gate, into another field
towards woods at the top. Follow SDW through the woods to the top of the climb (235m). This is
about .8 of a mile. Straight across at the junction and follow SDW along the top with trees to the
left and open field to the right (2 miles). Then back into wooded area still following the track along
the top, which gently undulates all the way. Ignore any turnings either left or right. After 3 miles,
there is a fence on your right hand side, this continues for another mile. Just before 4 miles you’ll
notice a wildlife observation post and a second across the field after another half mile. Shortly
after the track begins to descend and has fields fenced off on either side. Beware the track is
fairly steep and has loose stones which could cause tripping hazards. The track is also very
rutted which could cause you to slide left or right and with a possibility of going over on your
ankles. The final stretch levels off a little and has a tarmac top before reaching the A286. This is
a busy road with traffic travelling very fast. This is a two baton change over so you do not need to
cross the road - the outgoing runner will already be on the other side.
N.B. Drinking water tap, 250m east of Cocking Hill car park back up tarmac track towards Hill Barn
Farm on right hand side.
Very little chance to take the wrong direction, just follow the track; all junctions are clearly marked
with SDW logo.
Generally the track is good enough to drive a 4x4 car along, usually fairly hard in the summer no
danger of flooding. The only hazards are the stony rutted descent and the busy road crossings at
either end.
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car park (grid
track and then right
y clear and leads up
mb (235m). This is
wing the track along
before 4 miles you’ll
g the A286. This is
you do not need to
ack towards Hill Barn
are clearly marked
sy road crossings at
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Leg 13 - Midhurst
2008
Cocking to Harting
Midhurst Milers
Risk Assessment
Leg 13. Cocking Hill Barn to Harting Car Park
Drivers;
Teams;
Runners;
Changeover;
Exposure;
Directions
Downhills
Tripping Hazards
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Leg 13 - Midhurst
king Hill Barn to Harting Car Park
The quickest way from Littleton Farm to Cocking is to go South of the Downs and through Singleton. Parking will be in the field on the South East side of the
Downs. If the normal car park is full then the marshal will direct team busses to the field on the East side of the road.
THERE IS NO LOO STOP HERE. Any team using the field to have a loo stop will put the future of the race in jeopardy and will therefore be disqualified from the
event immediately.
The nearest loo stop is in the Grange Centre (race HQ for the Midhurst 10k) where there are loos in the car park and in the Leisure Centre.
This is a two baton changeover. The leg starts from the side of the road on the West side of the 286.
This is one of the longest legs of the Relay and is usually run at the hottest part of the day. Much of the route is exposed so take care to avoid dehydration and
sunburn.
All of the major junctions are signposted, but you have to look out for them as the SDR does not always follow the most obvious path! The most common
mistake is to miss the first right hand turn after you leave the first wooded area. Runners have a choice of routes at the end of the run where the SDW lets you
go around the bottom or over the top of Beacon Hill and Pen Hill. Both routes are permissible.
This leg has some of the steepest downhill sections on the SDW. Particular care should be taken if the chalk is wet.
The first 3 miles of bridleway are very rutted. Runners who use the grass along the side of the fences need to be careful of old fence posts sticking out of ground,
which are hidden by long grass.
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Leg 13 - Midhurst
(updated May 2008)
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Leg 14 - Stubbington Green
Harting Hill Car Park to Q.E. Country Park
Updated May 2008 Start of leg 14 Harting Down 791180
Stubbington Green Runners & AC will be
Stubbington Green Runners marshalling changeover
Beware of large number of walkers and
picnickers at Harting Down
Map Ref: 733 198 100m Busy road crossing, follow
marshals instructions
# Within about 100m of the start of leg 14, at Harting Hill car park, there is a busy main
800m Busy road crossing, follow
road to cross. Take care when crossing the road and follow the instructions of the
marshals instructions
marshal. 1.5 miles, farm track crossing, water
available at stables on right in emergency
# A fast downhill section of the SDW follows for approximately 1km. It is heavily rutted 2 miles at top of gravel road take right
and there are tree roots so caution required. At the end of the path there is a road hand fork
crossing on a sharp corner. Extreme caution is needed here due to the momentum
2.5 miles at bottom of gravel track turn
gained from descent. Follow directions of marshal.
right on metalled road
3 miles top of metalled road turn right at
# After two miles from start, track crosses on to a minor road. Be aware of farm "Private Road" sign
vehicles and horses. Metalled road down to changeover, busy
road crossing, follow marshals
# Water available from farms and farmhouses either side of track at mid-point of leg
instructions.
and also one mile from end.
Finish leg 14 rear of QE Park 733198
# At about three-and-a-half miles, the track merges with minor road and climbs
gradually upwards towards Ditcham Park school (marked)
# Take right fork at top and descend to undulating rutted and rocky track for last mile-
and-a-half.
# Be aware of farm vehicles at all times due to the concentration of farms along this
short leg.
# Towards the end of the leg there is fast descent on the road which takes you over a
cross road just before the change over point, which in the car park at the rear of
Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Be careful of cars, horses and cyclists when entering
the car park.
# In case of emergency, by far the widest and safest vehicular access would be from
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Leg 14 - Stubbington Green
# In case of emergency, by far the widest and safest vehicular access would be from
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May-08
Rear of QE Park to Sustainability Centre
Assessor: Victory Athletic Club
Signed: Bernie Cammell Date:May 2008
Running Activity/ Potential Risk Rating Priority Hazard or Potential risk
Time Element Hazards L S R
The whole leg comprises of chalk/gravel based tracks; tarmac and grass trails
as would be expected for an off road event.
No extra risk identified re the trail/track composition.
0.00 Handover Cross roads before handover point 3 4 12 Med Potential for unaware motorists and cyclists. Will be marshaled
4.30 Gravel track fast cycle trail road joins from right 2 2 4 Low Risk of injury from fast cyclists
6.30 x trail slower cyclists x'ing trail 2 2 4 Low Risk of injury from cyclists
8.15 Picnic area kids;bikes; animals;cars 2 2 4 Low Risk of injury -unaware animals/kids
12.00 Road trail joins road - cars/bikes 2 2 4 Low Runners beware.
15.00 X Roads roads and trails join- cars/bikes/peole 2 2 4 Low Risk of injury
17.00 CARS/people/bikes/animals
QE Country Park Car Park 3 3 9 Med Runners beware. Vehicle and people movements.
19.00 road road crossing to join SD way 3 3 9 Med Risk of injury - unaware traffic
4 gates to be closed on Butser Hill 0 0 0 Low Sheep in fields with lambs - small dark slippery patches on the hill!
30.00 Narrow lane Traffic using the Butser Hill reserve at the weekend 2 2 4 Low Suggest runners use the track alongside the road on the left after 50m or so. Last 300m approx is on the road however.
Horses and
Unmade road/ bridleway off-road motorcyclists use this track. 2 2 8 Med Risk of close encounters with horses or motorcycles.
50.00 Fast traffic
x road at the end of the bridleway. 5 5 25 High
RUNNERS BEWARE CROSSING THIS ROAD. Esp from vehicles approaching from the left beyond the
brow of a rise. Track end will be festooned with tape to forewarn runners. Road will be signed for
motorists. Runners please cross this three-way junction with care !
Key Sources of information (legislation, Approved Codes of Practice,etc):
L = Likelihood South Downs Way handbook
S = Severity Running the route on 17-05-08
R = Risk ( Likelihood x Severity)
Legs 16
Risk Assessment for Leg 16
Compiled by Tony Cooley, Chichester Runners. May 2010
At change-over head east on an even pavement for 100m; at this point you cross a
road and the traffic could be busy with other teams leaving.
The track from here is wide, uphill and fairly good condition, until you start to go
downhill, when it narrows and is quite uneven.
After 1.5 miles you cross a minor road [look both ways] and onto another track. This
is fairly even to start but with a few roots sticking up and becomes uneven with loose
stones A left turn up ahead leads onto a concrete road/farm track. At the bottom of
this, is a minor road, turn right and follow the SDW signs through the fishery and up
the steep field with cows in. Close all gates behind you. The last 200m beside the
road is narrow and rutted.
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Risk Assessment for Leg 17
Compiled by Southampton Running Club May 2010
Hazard: Traffic: Individual runners should be ok. running their legs along the traffic
light lanes along the course. Leg 17 has only the A32 as a main road. Where the
runners cross the A32 at Exton it has sufficient verge and has good visibility in both
directions. Only if the weather became foggy would it be necessary to put up warning
signs to traffic.
Leg 18
2010 Updated by Basingstoke & Mid Hants
WESSEX ROAD RUNNERS
HEALTH & SAFETY – RISK ASSESSMENT
Area: South Downs Way route between Assessment Date: 27 Apr 03
Holden Farm and Chilcomb Sports
Ground (562268 to 499289) Assessor: Rob Bentley
Activity: Cross-country running Number of persons at possible risk: 25+
Hazards involved with Activity/Area:
1. Lack of preparatory training undertaken
2. Muscular injuries
3. Skeletal injuries
4. Collision with motor vehicles at start, finish, road section and 3 other road
crossing points
5. Trips on uneven surface or exposed tree roots
6. Dehydration
7. Illness
8. Getting lost
9. Fading daylight
Existing Safety Measures/Controls:
1. Race instructions inform participants that this is an arduous event and should not
be undertaken lightly. (1)
2. Participants should ensure that they have warmed-up sufficiently before setting
off. (2)
3. Participants “carrying” injuries or suffering from any illness should not undertake
the run. (2, 3, 7)
4. Race instructions advise participants to carry a mobile telephone to inform support
teams of any problems. (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)
5. Race instructions advise participants to be aware of traffic at changeover points
and road crossings. Drivers of team transport are advised to exercise care when
manoeuvring in and out of changeover points. There is sufficient parking at both
the start and the finish of the route if drivers of team transport are considerate
when parking. (4)
6. Participants should ensure that they are well hydrated before setting off and, if
thought necessary, carry water. (There is a tap at Holden Farm that has been
made available in previous years.) (6)
7. Race instructions advise participants to recce the route before the event. Although
the route is signposted, there is still the possibility of getting lost. Teams are
“booked-out” at the start of the run and “booked-in” at the finish. (8)
8. A cut-off point is in place before the start of this leg aimed at stopping fading
daylight being an issue. (9)
Residual Risks (after Existing Safety Measures/Controls)
Risk Rating
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Likelihood X Severity = Rating
Collision with motor vehicles at start, 2 4 8
finish, road section and 3 other road
the route is signposted, there is still the possibility of getting lost. Teams are
“booked-out” at the start of the run and “booked-in” at the finish. (8)
8. A cut-off point is in place before the start of this leg aimed at stopping fading
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daylight being an issue. (9)
Residual Risks (after Existing Safety Measures/Controls)
Risk Rating
Likelihood X Severity = Rating
Collision with motor vehicles at start, 2 4 8
finish, road section and 3 other road
crossing points. (4)
Additional controls required to reduce Residual Risks below risk rating 3:
1. Marshall to be provided at Holden Farm to control runners crossing A272
(561269).
2. Marshall to be provided at Cheesefoot Head to control runners crossing A272.
(529278)
3. Runners are to take great care when crossing the single-track road at 552281. The
road is not busy. Visibility is good in both directions at the crossing point.
4. Runners are to take great care when running on the road between 514278 and
506285. The road is single-track and not busy. Runners should position
themselves so that any on-coming traffic has maximum visibility of them,
normally on the right side of the road.
Note: Marshalls have no authority to stop traffic. The 2 crossing points at which
marshalls are provided have good visbility in both directions. Runners must obey
instructions given by marshalls at all times.
Target date for implementation: 7 Jun 03
Signed: Date:
Risk Rating Rating Action Bands
Likelihood Severity of Injury Rating Bands and Action Required
1. Most Unlikely 1. Trivial Injury/ies 1 & 2 Minimal Risk – Maintain Control Measures
2. Unlikely 2. Slight Injury/ies 2 & 4 Low Risk – Review Control Measures
3. Likely 3. Serious Injury/ies 6 & 8 Medium Risk – Improve Control Measures
4. Most Likely 4. Major Injury/ies or 9, 12 Improve Controls Immediately & Consider
Death & 16 Stopping Work
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Road crossings
SOUTH DOWNS WAY 100 MILES RELAY MAIN ROAD CROSSINGS
Leg Road Location Grid reference Changeover?
1 (north) B 2103 By Black Robin Farm (north route) 589975 No
1 (north) A 259 Golf Clubhouse (north route) 585986 No
1 (north) Jevington (north route) 563014 Yes
2 (north) Folkington (north route) 533033 No
1/2 (south) A259 Exceat 519995 Yes
2 (south) Westdean 523997 No
2 (south) Litlington 523016 no
2 Alfriston 521032 No
4 Southease 422054 No
5/6 Ditchling Beacon 334129 Yes
6 A273 Pyecombe Golf Club 294128 No
6 Saddlescombe 272115 No
7 Devil's Dyke 257107 No
7/8 A283 Adur bridge 197096 Yes
8 Steyning Bowl 162097 No
9 Washington 122127 No
10 B2139 Amberley/High Titten 034125 No
10/11 Bury Lane 017118 Yes
11 A29 Bury Hill 018103 No
11/12 A285 Littleton Farm 952145 Yes
12/13 A286 Cocking 876167 Yes
13 B2141 Harting Down 788182 No
15 Limekiln Lane 711198 No
15 Hyden Cross 684189 No
16 Old Winchester Hill 645217 Yes
17 A32 Exton 618213 No
17 Kelmeston Down 579243 No
18 A272 Holden Farm 562269 No
18 A272 Cheesefoot Head 528277 No
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Road crossings
N ROAD CROSSINGS
Hazard score
30%
60%
30%
30%
80%
30%
30%
30%
80%
90%
80%
70%
60%
90%
40%
60%
60%
40%
70%
90%
90%
60%
50%
60%
50%
90%
70%
90%
90%
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