Section 6 of 7, Augustine Camino
Fordwich to West Stourmouth
9.2 miles (14.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 180 597. Finish: TR 261 634. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 95 m of climbing and 97 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Fordwich.
- Station
- Sturry, 690 m from the start. Directions TR 177 603
- Bus stops
- Fordwich Road, 440 m from the start. Directions TR 176 600Fordwich Road, 500 m from the start. Directions TR 177 601Railway Station, 720 m from the start. Directions TR 177 604
- Car parks
- Car park, 850 m from the start. Directions TR 186 591Car park (free), 930 m from the start. Directions TR 181 606Car park, 970 m from the start. Directions TR 182 588
Getting back
The section finishes at West Stourmouth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Plucks Gutter Dog and Duck, 730 m from the finish. Directions TR 268 633
Planning the Augustine Camino
- Planning the whole trail: augustinecamino.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Guidebook to the Augustine Camino (with Pilgrim Passport) (Augustine Camino).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 22%, paved or flagged 18%, gravel and tracks 13%, grass 5%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 8 kissing gates, 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 36 m in a kilometre (1 in 28), starting 0.4 miles in.
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