Section 11 of 11, Greensand Way
Hothfield to Hamstreet
11 miles (17.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 969 446. Finish: TR 001 334. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 124 m of climbing and 186 m of descent; highest point 72 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hothfield.
- Bus stops
- School, 530 m from the start. Directions TQ 970 451School Road, 770 m from the start. Directions TQ 971 454
- Car parks
- Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions TQ 971 449Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions TQ 972 450Car park, 530 m from the start. Directions TQ 971 451
Getting back
The section finishes at Hamstreet. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Ham Street, 330 m from the finish. Directions TR 000 337
- Bus stops
- The Street, 100 m from the finish. Directions TR 000 335Cock Lane, 190 m from the finish. Directions TR 001 332Bournewood Stores, 190 m from the finish. Directions TR 003 334
Planning the Greensand Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, gravel and tracks 10%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 12 kissing gates, 12 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 21 m.
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