Section 1 of 4, Downs Link
Shoreham-by-Sea to Henfield
8.7 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 211 051. Finish: TQ 206 160. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 86 m of climbing and 76 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shoreham-by-Sea.
- Station
- Shoreham-by-Sea, 670 m from the start. Directions TQ 218 052
- Bus stops
- Ropetackle, 160 m from the start. Directions TQ 213 051Swiss Cottage Pub, 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 211 053Swiss Cottage Pub, 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 211 054
- Car parks
- Ropetackle Car Park (free), 70 m from the start. Directions TQ 211 052Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions TQ 211 054Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 209 050
Getting back
The section finishes at Henfield. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Fabians Way, 350 m from the finish. Directions TQ 209 162Henfield High Street, 820 m from the finish. Directions TQ 215 160Furners Lane, 840 m from the finish. Directions TQ 215 161
Planning the Downs Link
- Planning the whole trail: westsussex.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 32%, paved or flagged 24%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (36%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 17 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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