Section 1 of 7, Elham Valley Way
Hythe to Peene
2.7 miles (4.3 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: TR 165 348. Finish: TR 181 378. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 130 m of climbing and 71 m of descent; highest point 97 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hythe.
- Bus stops
- Douglas Avenue, 20 m from the start. Directions TR 165 348Douglas Avenue, 120 m from the start. Directions TR 164 347Mill Road, 200 m from the start. Directions TR 167 349
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 170 m from the start. Directions TR 165 347Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions TR 162 347Car park (pay), 510 m from the start. Directions TR 160 347
Getting back
The section finishes at Peene. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Newington Turn, 590 m from the finish. Directions TR 181 372Newington Turning, 630 m from the finish. Directions TR 182 372Beachborough Crossroads, 840 m from the finish. Directions TR 173 375
Planning the Elham Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, grass 12%; the rest (52%) isn't recorded.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 86 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 0.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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