Section 3 of 8, Keble Way
Shawford to Otterbourne
2 miles (3.2 km). Under an hour, easy.
Start: SU 473 249. Finish: SU 460 224. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 21 m of climbing and 15 m of descent; highest point 33 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shawford.
- Station
- Shawford, 80 m from the start. Directions SU 472 249
- Bus stops
- Shawford Down, 430 m from the start. Directions SU 469 251South Down, 640 m from the start. Directions SU 467 247Churchfields Lane, 720 m from the start. Directions SU 479 245
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 110 m from the start. Directions SU 472 249Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SU 471 249Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SU 471 247
Getting back
The section finishes at Otterbourne. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The White Horse, 510 m from the finish. Directions SU 458 229The White Horse, 570 m from the finish. Directions SU 458 230Otterbourne Hill Green, 670 m from the finish. Directions SU 453 223
Planning the Keble Way
- Planning the whole trail: ampfieldparish.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 56%, paved or flagged 17%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 kissing gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
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