Section 2 of 7, Elham Valley Way
Peene to Lyminge
3.5 miles (5.7 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: TR 181 378. Finish: TR 161 410. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 134 m of climbing and 92 m of descent; highest point 177 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Peene.
- Bus stops
- Newington Turn, 590 m from the start. Directions TR 181 372Newington Turning, 630 m from the start. Directions TR 182 372Beachborough Crossroads, 840 m from the start. Directions TR 173 375
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions TR 183 379Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions TR 183 377Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions TR 183 376
Getting back
The section finishes at Lyminge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Wesley Terrace, 210 m from the finish. Directions TR 163 411Mayfield Road, 230 m from the finish. Directions TR 163 408The Sidings, 250 m from the finish. Directions TR 164 410
Planning the Elham Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 10%, earth, rock and mud 6%, grass 6%; the rest (79%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 5 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 83 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 1 mile in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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