Section 7 of 11, Greensand Way
Ide Hill to Shipbourne
9.6 miles (15.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 485 518. Finish: TQ 592 522. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 376 m of climbing and 509 m of descent; highest point 216 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ide Hill.
- Bus stops
- The Cock, 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 486 518Community Shop, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 488 517
- Car parks
- Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions TQ 488 517Car park (free), 330 m from the start. Directions TQ 488 517Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions TQ 488 517
Getting back
The section finishes at Shipbourne. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Church, 40 m from the finish. Directions TQ 592 522
Planning the Greensand Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 19%, gravel and tracks 9%, grass 8%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (57%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 22 stiles, 9 kissing gates, 11 gates, 2 stream crossings, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 4 miles in.
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