This event will be led by Philip Bedford with a maximum of 6 participants.

One of the most iconic views in Sussex, featured in Hollywood films such as Robin Hood, Atonement and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Cuckmere Haven is a haven for artists and photographer’s alike, with stunning views of the river, cliffs and beach on the Sussex coastline. Capture the early morning light on the white chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, explore the downs and river valley and then head over to Birling Gap and Beachy Head to capture the winter light in the afternoon.

Terrain is quite uneven, rocky on the cliffs and there are large and small boulders on the beach. There will be lots of walking, mostly on footpaths but some rocky uneven terrain too. Expect hiking of around 5-6 miles throughout the day.

Meeting point:

South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford BN25 4JQ

Parking:

Parking in the morning is free. There is a parking charge at Beachy Head Car Parks - £3 for 4 hours, £5 all day – CASH ONLY.

Food and drinks:

Students should bring plenty of morning snacks/breakfast and a packed lunch for a break at around 11-12pm.

Clothing and Equipment:

Camera, Tripod and Filters

Walking Shoes, windbreaker and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Torch for early morning.

Toilets:

There are toilet facilities at Beachy Head in the afternoon at the pub. The morning session is either the nearest bush or there are public toilets either at the Friston Forest Car Park, Old Willingdon Road, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0AT or in the centre of Seaford, the nearest town. 

Terms for RPS Landscape Group Events:

Carbon offsets

Tickets for events that involve travelling include a £2 carbon offset charge that will be paid to a carefully researched and selected offsetting partner.

Cancellation by You:

If you wish to cancel your booking PLEASE let the event leader / organiser know with as much notice as possible. If nothing else, this can avoid them delaying the start of the event while they wait for you.

If you have paid for an event, please note that this fee/ticket price is non-refundable unless we are able to sell your place to somebody else. You are welcome to sell your place yourself but, again, PLEASE notify the event leader / organiser in advance of any change.

Cancellation by us:

Event leaders are asked to make plans for alternative activities or locations in the case of poor weather and, in most cases, events will proceed despite poor weather unless, in the view of the event leader, the weather will lead to unacceptable safety risks or very little chance of successful photography. It is inevitable, however, that occasionally an event will be cancelled for this or another reason beyond the RPS’s control.

Occasionally an event may also be cancelled owing to lack of bookings. So if you wish to attend an event, don’t leave it till the last minute to book as it may be too late.

If an event is cancelled we will give you as much notice as we are able and any payment by you to the RPS in respect of the event offered as a full refund. In the case of events cancelled because of lack of interest we will aim to give at least three weeks’ notice wherever possible.

Please note we are NOT able to refund any associated or consequential costs including but not limited to travel, accommodation, insurance premium or other costs incurred by you in order to attend the event.

Responsibility:

You are responsible for your own health and safety and must appraise your own strength, fitness and mobility. The event leader is NOT responsible for your safety, welfare or attendant medical conditions. Strictly the event leader is there to introduce you to a location and/or to teach you particular skills.

Liability for any accident, injury, medical condition, loss or damage to property, inappropriate behavior, dress, equipment and third party liability is accepted by you when signing up for the event. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Royal Photographic Society from all claims of whatsoever nature.

Insurance:

You are advised to consider having insurance to cover: event cancellation by you or by us, accident, medical, personal equipment and public liability.

In particular you should also consider, in the case of high cost events, the likelihood and consequences of you having to cancel or not attend at the last minute because of accident, medical or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Using your data:

Your personal details (name, telephone number and email address) will be provided to the leader of the event or workshop you have booked in order to enable them to:

• send you joining instructions for the event
• contact you at short notice in case of any emergency or last-minute change to the event.

If you do not want your details to be shared with the event leader please cancel your booking immediately. You will not be eligible for a refund as this information was provided on the web page where you made your booking.

Thank you

RPS Landscape Group Committee