Section 8 of 11, Greensand Way
Shipbourne to Hunton
9.9 miles (15.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 592 522. Finish: TQ 720 506. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 278 m of climbing and 280 m of descent; highest point 100 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shipbourne.
- Bus stop
- Church, 40 m from the start. Directions TQ 592 522
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions TQ 591 522Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions TQ 591 521Car park (free), 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 593 522
Getting back
The section finishes at Hunton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- West Street, 810 m from the finish. Directions TQ 726 502East Street, 830 m from the finish. Directions TQ 727 501
Planning the Greensand Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 28%, earth, rock and mud 14%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 4.2 miles in.
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