Section 3 of 7, Elham Valley Way
Lyminge to Elham
2.2 miles (3.5 km). Under an hour, easy.
Start: TR 161 410. Finish: TR 176 438. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 16 m of climbing and 30 m of descent; highest point 106 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lyminge.
- Bus stops
- Wesley Terrace, 210 m from the start. Directions TR 163 411Mayfield Road, 230 m from the start. Directions TR 163 408The Sidings, 250 m from the start. Directions TR 164 410
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions TR 161 410Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions TR 161 409Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions TR 162 412
Getting back
The section finishes at Elham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Rose and Crown, 80 m from the finish. Directions TR 176 439War Memorial, 330 m from the finish. Directions TR 177 441Old Road, 330 m from the finish. Directions TR 174 436
Planning the Elham Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 24%; the rest (76%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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