Section 2 of 2, Hangers Way
Hawkley to Buriton
9.9 miles (15.9 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 745 290. Finish: SU 718 185. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 354 m of climbing and 383 m of descent; highest point 246 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hawkley.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Warren Corner Bus Stop, 2.2 km away (Directions); Liss station, 3.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Buriton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Queen Elizabeth Country Park, 30 m from the finish. Directions SU 718 185Queen Elizabeth Country Park, 280 m from the finish. Directions SU 717 182Queen Elizabeth Country Park, 400 m from the finish. Directions SU 717 188
Planning the Hangers Way
- Planning the whole trail: hants.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 25%, paved or flagged 23%, grass 10%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (34%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 14 kissing gates, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 133 m in a kilometre (1 in 8), starting 0.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Old Drum, Petersfield: 5.2 miles in. Real ale.The Black Sheep, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in.The George, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in.The Square Brewery, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in.The Townhouse, Petersfield: 5.4 miles in.Folly Wine Bar, Petersfield: 5.4 miles in.The Red Lion, Petersfield: 5.4 miles in. Real ale.The King's Arms, Petersfield: 5.5 miles in.The Good Intent, Petersfield: 5.1 miles in, about 300 m off the way.The Nest, Buriton: 7.6 miles in, about 200 m off the way. Seats outside.And 1 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- GAIL's Bakery, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in. Seats outside.Cloisters, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in.Caffè Nero, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in.Costa, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in.Josie's, Petersfield: 5.3 miles in.Winton’s Community Café, Petersfield: 5.4 miles in.Chinwags, Petersfield: 5.4 miles in.Café Mezzo, Petersfield: 5.4 miles in. Seats outside.Coffee Shop at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery: 5.5 miles in, about 150 m off the way. Seats outside, step-free.The Plump Duck, Petersfield: 5.5 miles in, about 350 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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