Section 1 of 5, Cross Borders Drove Road
UK 029.01
Little Vantage to West Linton
7.2 miles (11.6 km).
Up and down
About 294 m of climbing and 259 m of descent; highest point 434 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Little Vantage.
- Bus stops
- Gordon Arms Hotel, 60 m from the start. DirectionsGordon Arms Hotel, 60 m from the start. DirectionsHealth Centre, 160 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 220 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 250 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at West Linton. How to get back from the finish (bus, train or taxi) is still to be added.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 60%, paved or flagged 25%, grass 10%.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 60 m in a kilometre, 4.7 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.