Section 6 of 11, Greensand Way
Tandridge to Ide Hill
9.8 miles (15.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 372 507. Finish: TQ 485 518. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 455 m of climbing and 353 m of descent; highest point 237 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tandridge.
- Bus stops
- Vicarage, 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 373 510Vicarage, 420 m from the start. Directions TQ 373 511Hail & Ride Tandridge Lane, 770 m from the start. Directions TQ 375 500
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions TQ 372 506Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 372 505
Getting back
The section finishes at Ide Hill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Cock, 110 m from the finish. Directions TQ 486 518Community Shop, 300 m from the finish. Directions TQ 488 517
Planning the Greensand Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 41%, paved or flagged 23%, gravel and tracks 18%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 5 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 68 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 9.4 miles in.
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