Section 4 of 4, Downs Link
Cranleigh to Guildford
9.4 miles (15.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 058 388. Finish: TQ 032 483. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 213 m of climbing and 135 m of descent; highest point 132 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cranleigh.
- Bus stops
- Cranleigh Hospital, 230 m from the start. Directions TQ 059 390Cranleigh Hospital, 290 m from the start. Directions TQ 060 39050 Pence, 320 m from the start. Directions TQ 056 391
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 058 387Car park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 058 389Car park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions TQ 058 389
Getting back
The section finishes at Guildford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Surrey Hills, 960 m from the finish. Directions TQ 040 478Lockner Farm, 990 m from the finish. Directions TQ 035 474
Planning the Downs Link
- Planning the whole trail: westsussex.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 60%, earth, rock and mud 16%, paved or flagged 13%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 85 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 8.8 miles in.
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