Section 9 of 11, Greensand Way
Hunton to Grafty Green
11.4 miles (18.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 720 506. Finish: TQ 876 494. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 319 m of climbing and 291 m of descent; highest point 160 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hunton.
- Bus stops
- West Street, 810 m from the start. Directions TQ 726 502East Street, 830 m from the start. Directions TQ 727 501
- Car park
- Car park, 880 m from the start. Directions TQ 724 498
Getting back
The section finishes at Grafty Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Kings Head, 740 m from the finish. Directions TQ 872 488
Planning the Greensand Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 21%, earth, rock and mud 16%, grass 7%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 5 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 68 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 9.2 miles in.
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