Section 43 of 47, Monarch's Way
Chilgrove to Eartham
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 839 137. Finish: SU 940 105. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 375 m of climbing and 384 m of descent; highest point 204 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chilgrove.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at The White Horse, 1.4 km away (Directions); Fishbourne station, 8.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Eartham.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at The George Inn, 1.1 km away (Directions); Barnham station, 6.5 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 21%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (61%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 77 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 5.8 miles in.
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