Overview

For the past 3 years the South Downs MST has been based at the Adur recreation area on the banks of the River Adur estuary by Shoreham by Sea. This is an excellent location for the event with great accessibility and we are very grateful to Shoreham Sea Scouts for allowing us to use their facilities.

Shoreham-by-Sea enjoys a unique location, bordered on the north by the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the west by the open valley of the River Adur and on the south by the river and Shoreham Beach. landscape within the South Downs is diverse but consists mainly of rolling chalk hills, punctuated by steep-sided valleys. Such close proximity to the South Downs, river and coast make Shoreham-by-Sea an excellent location for a multi-sport event.

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Local Info

Getting there

Shoreham-by-Sea is situated on the South Coast of England approximately 6 miles west of Brighton and 5 miles east of Worthing.

By Road: The race venue is very simple to get to by car, from any direction simply make your way towards the south coast and the A259 Brighton Road that runs along the coast between Brighton and Worthing. If using Sat Nav the post code is BN43 5LT. Please Note: There is no right turn into the recreation area, please continue to the roundabout and come back on your self along the A259 to make a left had turn. If you need to ask directions ask for the Adur Outdoor Activity Centre which is right at the entrance to the venue.

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By Rail: Shoreham by Sea train station is only about a 10 minute walk to / from the race base, regular services arrive from London Victoria (changing at Brighton) which take just 1hr 15minutes. This is a popular way of getting to the event. Please make sure you check with the train operator regarding bringing your bike.

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Accommodation

Rutland House: Charming, recently refurbished B&B. Good Reviews t: 01273 461681 e: info@rutlandhouseshoreham.com w: www.rutlandhouse.net

The White House: Art Deco themed, good review. 11 Erringham Road, Shoreham by sea, BN43 5NQ. t: 01273 453172

The Crab Tree Inn: Pub B&B. 6, Buckingham Road, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex. BN43 5UA t: 01273 463508

The House B&B: 57, Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. BN43 5UB t: 01273 701393

For more ideas: Visit The Bed & Breakfast Guide

Other Things to See and Do

A lot of folk take the opportunity to make a weekend of it when taking part in an MST event and spend some time exploring the local area before / after the event. Shoreham-By-Sea is an interesting place with a wealth of history and some notable buildings and local sites to check out.

Real Ale: Shoreham is known for its annual real ale festival and there is an excellent selection of historic and interesting pubs in the area. Particularly helpful for rehydrating after an MST!

Shoreham Beach: Sometimes called the "Beach that Tourists forgot" by several local Beach residents, Shoreham Beach is a haven of tranquility in the long, summer months. Whilst not the most "sandy" beach in the world when low tide beckons there’s plenty of sand for even the most ardent "sand castle builder". With over 3.7km of 'pebbly' shoreline at high tide the beach is superb for walks, exploring or just sitting relaxing and taking in the sea air.

Arundel Castle: Arundel is nearby interesting and has an awesome castle.