Section 7 of 7, Elham Valley Way
Bifrons Park to Canterbury
3.7 miles (5.9 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: TR 187 547. Finish: TR 149 578. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 45 m of climbing and 55 m of descent; highest point 51 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bifrons Park.
- Bus stops
- The Bridge Arms, 680 m from the start. Directions TR 182 542Conyngham Lane, 710 m from the start. Directions TR 181 544The Lodge, 790 m from the start. Directions TR 180 550
- Car park
- Car park (free), 460 m from the start. Directions TR 185 543
Getting back
The section finishes at Canterbury. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Canterbury East, 670 m from the finish. Directions TR 146 572Canterbury West, 690 m from the finish. Directions TR 145 583
- Bus stops
- Stop E3, 280 m from the finish. Directions TR 150 575Stop E2, 290 m from the finish. Directions TR 151 575Stop E4, 290 m from the finish. Directions TR 150 575
Planning the Elham Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 92%, earth, rock and mud 7%.
About 70% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 0.4 miles in.
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