Section 2 of 8, Keble Way
Hursley to Shawford
3.1 miles (5 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: SU 428 252. Finish: SU 474 250. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 65 m of climbing and 87 m of descent; highest point 92 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hursley.
- Bus stops
- Kings Head Inn, 60 m from the start. Directions SU 427 253Poles Lane, 420 m from the start. Directions SU 427 248
- Car park
- Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions SU 428 253
Getting back
The section finishes at Shawford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Shawford, 170 m from the finish. Directions SU 472 249
- Bus stops
- Shawford Down, 480 m from the finish. Directions SU 469 251Churchfields Lane, 690 m from the finish. Directions SU 479 245South Down, 740 m from the finish. Directions SU 467 247
Planning the Keble Way
- Planning the whole trail: ampfieldparish.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 41%, paved or flagged 25%, grass 23%.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 35 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 1.3 miles in.
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