River Ouse (Upper) – Barcombe Mills Directions from Lewes Take the A26 North for 3 Miles. Take the Left Turning on to Barcombe
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Hatt Adventures Broadstone Warren Lewes Road Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5JS 01273 358 359 www.thehatt.co.uk River Ouse (Upper) – Barcombe Mills Directions From Lewes take the A26 North for 3 miles. Take the Left turning on to Barcombe Mills road after the “Cock Inn” pub. Continue on for 1 mile and look for a small car park on the Right. Please Note: There is no postcode for the car park. The car park is free and there is a 2m height restriction. Meeting place We will meet you in the car park, please ensure you arrive on time. Changing Facilities This venue is a public car park and there are no changing facilities or toilets on site. Late / Lost If you are running late please contact us on 01273 358 359 listen to the options and select the one to be diverted to your instructor. Please note: that instructors can’t pick up answer machine messages, so if you don’t get through to them please try again (they may be running a course). If you are more than 20mins late it is likely we’ll be on the water and out of contact, you will be unable to attend the course. The Weather It is highly unlikely that the weather will affect this activity so please ensure that you are prepared for all conditions. Hatt Adventures Broadstone Warren Lewes Road Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5JS 01273 358 359 www.thehatt.co.uk River Ouse (Upper) Kit List Administration Food • Medical Form / Doctors letter • Water bottle / snacks (please ensure that you take your rubbish home and it doesn’t Clothing end up in the river!!) • A full change of clothes to go kayaking in, • Packed lunch (wrapped in a waterproof and underwear. Clothing should be bag) suitable for the time of year* • Old trainers / plimsolls / neoprene beach Accessories shoes** • Sun screen • Waterproof jacket and trousers (to keep • Sun glasses the water and wind off) • Camera (waterproof and attached with • Extra jumper string) • Warm hat / sun hat • Gloves (not for kayaking in) Medication • Towel • Tablets, Inhaler etc. • Dry bag (plastic bag) for wet clothing • If you wear glasses then please bring glasses retainers or string (so you don’t lose them if you capsize!) The above list is just a guide and appropriate clothing for the time of year should be worn. *Clothing should comprise of several layers to trap the warmth. Please do not wear denim as it restricts movement, is cold when wet and is slow to dry. **You must wear footwear whilst kayaking (old trainers, plimsolls or neoprene beach shoes are ideal!) do not wear sandals or wellies. The Weather It is highly unlikely that the weather will affect this activity so please ensure that you are prepared .