Section 2 of 4, Downs Link
Henfield to Christ's Hospital
9.7 miles (15.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 206 160. Finish: TQ 147 288. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 83 m of climbing and 49 m of descent; highest point 54 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Henfield.
- Bus stops
- Fabians Way, 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 209 162Henfield High Street, 820 m from the start. Directions TQ 215 160Furners Lane, 840 m from the start. Directions TQ 215 161
- Car parks
- Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 205 161Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 202 162Car park, 620 m from the start. Directions TQ 201 163
Getting back
The section finishes at Christ's Hospital. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Christ's Hospital, 350 m from the finish. Directions TQ 147 292
- Bus stops
- Christ's Hospital, 70 m from the finish. Directions TQ 146 288Bluecoat Pond, 170 m from the finish. Directions TQ 148 289Christ's Hospital, 170 m from the finish. Directions TQ 145 287
Planning the Downs Link
- Planning the whole trail: westsussex.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 44%, paved or flagged 10%; the rest (46%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 15 m.
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