Section 5 of 11, Greensand Way
Reigate to Tandridge
11.1 miles (17.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 255 496. Finish: TQ 372 507. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 368 m of climbing and 361 m of descent; highest point 156 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Reigate.
- Bus stops
- Lesbourne Road, 90 m from the start. Directions TQ 255 497Old Bus Garage, 170 m from the start. Directions TQ 255 498Sandhills Road, 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 255 495
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 255 498Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions TQ 257 496Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 257 495
Getting back
The section finishes at Tandridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Vicarage, 350 m from the finish. Directions TQ 373 510Vicarage, 420 m from the finish. Directions TQ 373 511Hail & Ride Tandridge Lane, 770 m from the finish. Directions TQ 375 500
Planning the Greensand Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 17%, grass 10%.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 8 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 6.2 miles in.
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