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South Downs based walking business offers tailor-made walks, short
walking breaks and guided walks for everyone.
We offer a bespoke service offering guided and unguided walks in the
South Downs National Park and the surrounding area to individuals and
small Private Groups.
We also have a number of planned Scheduled Walks, which you are welcome
to join us on. These are mostly medium length to long walks along the
National Trails in the South East, which include the South Downs Way
and the Monarch’s Way. If you fancy the North Downs Way or The
Greensand Way, click here to be taken to our sister site,
www.yomparound.co.uk
for more information.
Additionally, we offer our guided service to companies looking for an
inexpensive, highly effective alternative to Team Building or Corporate
Hospitality.
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Private
Groups
We can offer the
following:-
Guided Walks
Let us guide you on a walk through the beautiful countryside of West
Sussex and the South Downs National Park incorporating woodlands,
fields and undulating hills. Of course, the length, duration and
toughness is up to you and we will tailor the route for you.
We can arrange for you to be picked up, taken to the start of the walk
and taken home at the end of it.
We can also provide you with a picnic lunch by pre-booking in advance
or you can choose to have a route to incorporate a pub for your lunch.
Unguided Walks
We will work out a route for you dependent upon your individual
request. Length, duration and toughness - it’s your choice.
We will provide:-
Step by step, easy to follow route instructions with accompanying maps.
We will be at the end of the phone to give you help and guidance – all
routes will be personally checked.
You can pre-book a picnic lunch to take with you or we will tailor the
route to go past a pub or café….
Tailor Made Short
Breaks
Your short break will be tailor-made for you and your requirements. It
will include:-
• Guided walks – to look after you every
step of the way.
• Or unguided walks – step by step, easy
to follow route instruction with accompanying maps.
• Leisurely ambles to challenging hikes –
length, duration, toughness. It’s your choice.
• All and any type of accommodation
• Onward transfer of luggage if required.
• Daily pit-stops / pub stops / picnics –
all arranged for you.
You tell us what you want from your walking break and we will do the
rest.
In addition you can call us at any time for:-
• Advice on the route.
• Change arrangements
• Booking taxis, restaurants etc
We will always try to be as helpful as we can with any requests.
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Scheduled
walks
We always endeavour to have a scheduled walk or two, which you can just
book on to. This is a really fun and sociable way of meeting new
friends and exploring new countryside. B-Footloose run these walks in
conjunction with www.yomparound.co.uk , our sister site.
The following dates are our 2010 South Downs Way walks – the route
being broken up in to bite size chunks. Opt to do as many as you like.
And if you can do two on consecutive days, to make a real break of it,
let us organise all your accommodation, baggage transfer and meals.
Wednesday 26th June
Section 1 Winchester to Exton (12miles)
Thursday 27th June
Section 2 Exton to Petersfield (15 miles)
Wednesday 2nd June
Petersfield to Cocking (13miles)
Thursday 3rd June
Cocking to Amberley (12 miles)
Tuesday 15th June
Amberley to Upper Beeding (13.5 miles)
Wednesday 16th June
Upper Beeding to Lewes (15miles)
Contact
us to book your place and we can give you more details and
provide you with transport details and arrangements.
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Walks in
and around RH14 Postal District
- Simply click on the walk you
like the look of.
You can then print off a readable version with full, easy to follow
route instructions.
- Walk
1 4.5
miles. Start at The Loxwood Social Club where
you can
leave the car...........
- Walk
2 2.5
miles. This walks encompasses a small area
south of Ifold......
- Walk 3
4
miles. This walk is around 4 miles long and begins at
Alfold Bars....
- Walk 4
4
miles . Out to the east of Billingshurst and back...
- Walk
5 5.5
miles. Cranleigh Leisure Centre is the starting point and
then on to visit the canal....
- Walk
6 2.5 miles. Begin at
the layby at the southern end of Foxbridge Lane near Ifold.....
- Walk 7
5.5 miles. South of
Wisborough Green and some lovely views.....
- Walk 8
4
miles. From Ifold, head to Foxbridge Lane
parking where it meets the Plaistow road..
- Walk 9
5
miles . Begin this walk at Oak Tree Stores at the top of
The Drive in Ifold.....
- Walk 10
3.5
miles. This is a delightful walk from the pretty
village of Kirdford......
- Walk 11
4
miles. A lovely hilly walk around Plaistow on
tracks, open fields, woodland.....
- Walk 12
4
miles. Head down Rumbolds Lane in Plaistow (I
parked by the shop)....
- Walk 13
3.5
miles. From Tismans Common to the Sussex Border
Path.....
- Walk 14
11.5
miles. A little further afield, this one starts
in Watersfield. It is spectacular.....
- Walk 15
4.5
miles. Park on Okehurst Lane between The Haven
and Newbridge (off the A272).....
- Walk 16
3.5
miles. Begin from the Malthouse Lakes car park
just south of Wisborough Green....
- Walk 17
2.5
miles. Begin at Ifold Garage in Hogwood Road in
Ifold.......
- Walk 18
5.5
miles. A visit to the canal and the River Arun
south of Wisborough Green.....
- Walk 19
3
miles. Start from the Social Club just south of
Loxwood......
- Walk 20
3.5
miles. Head down Rumbolds Lane in Plaistow for
this lovely walk.....
- Walk 21
4
miles. From Chiddingfold we head out from the
centre of the village.....
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Team
Building 
If you're looking for effective team and personal development, we can
help...
Improve clarity of purpose within the team
Develop quicker decision making
Promote creativity and generation of new ideas
Achieve better solutions for customers
Identify strengths and areas for development within the team
Reduce internal conflict
Improve cross-functional teamwork
Deliver more effective team and personal development
Simply, we offer hill-walking experiences that are ideal for team
bonding, staff health & well-being. Our team building is
delivered in the Great Outdoors, which means no expensive conference
facilities - saving you money.
Our guided walks in and around the South Downs are tailor made for
small groups of up to 10 individuals as a maximum. It’s up to you
whether you choose to use us for developing relationships within your
organisation or with your customers or suppliers.
How can we help your business?
As experienced walk guides, we specialise in helping people to build
working and social relationships by walking together. It’s very simple
but very effective, and there are lots of positive side effects.
Why walk?
Because walking together in small groups encourages social cohesion and
communication.
In other words, walking side by side, shoulder to shoulder with someone
is non competitive and non confrontational and results in REALLY
TALKING AND REALLY LISTENING; we begin to communicate effectively and
to understand and appreciate one another, which creates an excellent
foundation for working effectively together.
(Build a raft if you like, but the leaders will emerge and the
followers will follow and the exercise can be done without the need to
truly get to know and understand a person……)
Why use us?
Because you could organise this yourself but you don’t have to – it’s
not your job, but it is ours and we can arrange everything – route,
lunch, accommodation (if required), transport etc. and if necessary we
can facilitate who speaks to whom, discussion topics etc.
Because of our location in the southeast your staff will not spend
excessive amounts of time or money getting to us and because we are
making use of public space the B-Footloose experience is comparatively
cost effective.
Both Bridget and Cath, her business partner, have worked within large
and small organisations and do understand the need for effective
communication and good working relationships within the work place.
We suggest that the B-Footloose experience is particularly suited to
situations where you are trying to encourage inter department
communication. In medium to large organisations, people often work in
silos with no cross fertilisation of ideas or business. For example, in
a law practice the divorce specialist may not communicate with their
colleagues in inheritance or conveyance, and yet there is often
potential to cross sell.
Aside from better working relationships there are other ‘touchy feely’
benefits to the B-Footloose walking experience; a sense of achievement,
an appreciation of the ‘great outdoors’ available in the southeast, and
an increased confidence in accessing it, the pleasure of physical
exercise, perspective on work and personal issues to name but a few.
Better than a raft? If you think so, Contact us to discuss ideas and
arrangements.
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Corporate
Hospitality
It is also an unusual and cost effective form of unique corporate
entertainment. At the end of a hill walk organised by us your guests
will feel tired but relaxed and healthy, they will have seen some
fantastic scenery, spent quality time with you and possibly experienced
something completely new to them. Above all they will never be so
grateful for a beer and a meal at your expense!
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a company you are well aware of this most topical of phrases.
A B-Footloose walk could be the ideal sponsored employee challenge,
enabling you as an organisation to fulfil your Corporate Social
Responsibilities by putting something back into the community and
raising money for a good cause.
You may already have a nominated charity but if not and you are looking
for a worthwhile cause to get behind, B-Footloose 2010 charity is
Dreams Come True. Based in Midhurst, Dreams Come True raises money to
fulfil the wishes and dreams of terminally and seriously ill children.
Log on to www.dct.org.uk to see more about this local charity.
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Our
Links
We are proud to be associated with and have links to the following:-
www.dct.org.uk Fulfilling the wishes and dreams of terminally and
seriously ill children. Walk and raise money for this charity and know
your organisation is putting something back in to the community.
www.hshotels.co.uk With three beautiful hotels in the Sussex
area, you can be assured of a comfortable stay. We thoroughly recommend
them whilst away on your walking days away from the office. Even on day
only trips, you can enjoy the hospitality of the hotel’s superb
restaurants, Spa facilities etc
www.brooklandsbarn.co.uk
A beautiful barn conversion in a two
acre garden setting with stylish accommodation, conference facilities,
swimming pool and views of Arundel Castle. A perfect base for your
walking.
www.barnhouselodge.co.uk
in the delightful town of Pulborough. You will
be assured of a warm welcome – and beautiful views over the Arun and
Pulborough Wildbrooks.
www.westsussexbreakfast.co.uk
in the village of Plaistow. Uniquely
positioned for some superb walking.
www.wildernessscotland.com/index.php
award-winning adventure travel and
eco tourism company. If you fancy something a little further afield.
www.chequershotelpulborough.co.uk
the best kept secret in Pulborough
and walks straight from the door.
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The
boring bit
Be aware that all walkers with B-Footloose walk at their own risk. We
carry our own Professional Indemnity Insurance but you should make your
own insurance arrangements if you need to.
You should only participate in our guided or unguided walks if you are
of reasonable fitness. Consult your doctor if you are at all unsure.
You should ensure you bring with you extra water and energy snacks and
wet weather gear as appropriate.
We are fully St Johns ambulance Activity First Aid trained and will
carry a basic First Aid box.
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Walking
and it’s
health benefits
Walking is a wonderful way of exercising whilst enjoying the company of
others. What better than to be able to chat with really good friends,
putting the world to rights whilst keeping fit, toning up, breathing in
fresh air, enjoying glorious views and discovering new parts of the UK
countryside.
Walking is one of the best ways of unwinding, relaxing and
de-stressing. It allows you the mix of time spent walking quietly on
your own, keeping yourself to yourself for your own contemplation and
thoughts with the camaraderie and banter that is an inevitability when
you are with good friends in the fresh air. It is the perfect antidote
to the hurly-burly of our modern lives.
The health benefits of walking are only just beginning to be understood.
The right form of exercise done moderately and regularly is good for
your body (and, ladies, your skin..). Brisk walking is known to be one
of the best ways to sustain fitness levels and fight against the signs
of ageing. It encourages the body to shed stored fat, build muscle and
boost circulation. Great news for the long term health of your body and
your skin.
Walking can also reduce blood pressure, cut cholesterol and can prevent
your brain and bones ageing prematurely. As density and may help ward
off osteoporosis.
Power walking is almost the perfect exercise, offering the same
cardiovascular benefits as running but with far less strain and stress
on your joints.
Walking also helps to improve posture. Walking at pace forces you to
hold a more upright stance, thereby straightening your back. It is very
difficult to slouch when trying to keep up the momentum required for a
brisk walk. If you can also keep your shoulders slightly drawn back and
pull in your stomach (just try slightly contracting you central core –
and draw up your pelvic floor) we are sure you will start to see
improvements to the way your hold yourself. Even at rest.
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Contact
Us
If you have any questions at all, or would like to discuss any of the
options available to you on this site….
You can contact us by calling:
01403 752993
or contact a mobile telephone : 07884 001910
or email : walks@b-footloose.co.uk
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