Make the most of the weather and come to Brighton for the Fringe Festival 'Day on the Downs', packed with events from beginners orienteering to guided mountain biking and map reading walks. 

From treasure hunts to thumbing
The Day on the Downs event includes a range of fun, healthy events including:

• a treasure hunt and a short 600m string orienteering course for children of all ages
• free navigation workshops (places must be booked)
• guided mountain bike rides around the Devil's Dyke area
• guided walks over the Devil's Dyke
• a navigation grid to practice map orientation and thumbing
• a longer orienteering course
• short map reading walks from the Devil's Dyke to Truleigh Hill (TBC)
• advice and support from walking & health experts.

Try something new
A unique opportunity to take part in events that are not always readily available, a Day on the Downs offers the opportunity to try something completely new, in a healthy environment. The day is organised by Trigpoint Hillwalking and is aimed at all ages. Lunch and drinks will be also be available at the nearby Devils Dyke Hotel.

Where and when?
A Day on the Downs takes place at Devil's Dyke, just North of Brighton on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May from 1100 until 1500. Devil's Dyke is just part of the spectacular Sussex countryside that literally sits on the doorstep of Brighton and Hove.

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