Section 4 of 11, Greensand Way
Westcott to Reigate
9.7 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 140 483. Finish: TQ 255 496. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 357 m of climbing and 361 m of descent; highest point 137 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Westcott.
- Bus stops
- Parsonage Lane, 230 m from the start. Directions TQ 141 485Broomfield Park, 390 m from the start. Directions TQ 143 486Milton Avenue, 600 m from the start. Directions TQ 145 487
- Car park
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 139 484
Getting back
The section finishes at Reigate. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lesbourne Road, 90 m from the finish. Directions TQ 255 497Old Bus Garage, 170 m from the finish. Directions TQ 255 498Sandhills Road, 190 m from the finish. Directions TQ 255 495
Planning the Greensand Way
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, earth, rock and mud 24%, gravel and tracks 11%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 5 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 66 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 8.6 miles in.
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