Section 2 of 3, Miner's Way Trail
Aylesham to Betteshanger
9.1 miles (14.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 240 522. Finish: TR 313 525. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 166 m of climbing and 193 m of descent; highest point 99 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aylesham.
- Station
- Aylesham, 240 m from the start. Directions TR 241 524
- Bus stops
- Community Centre, 60 m from the start. Directions TR 240 522Miners Way, 90 m from the start. Directions TR 240 521Queens Road, 170 m from the start. Directions TR 238 522
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 70 m from the start. Directions TR 241 522Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions TR 241 522Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions TR 241 522
Getting back
The section finishes at Betteshanger. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Betteshanger Turn, 680 m from the finish. Directions TR 306 527
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, paved or flagged 24%; the rest (39%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 8.1 miles in.
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