Section 41 of 47, Monarch's Way
Coombe to Horndean
9.3 miles (14.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 659 202. Finish: SU 701 130. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 242 m of climbing and 304 m of descent; highest point 187 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Coombe.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at East Meon Primary School, 2.7 km away (Directions); Petersfield station, 9 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Horndean. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Napier Road, 170 m from the finish. Directions SU 703 129Merchistoun Hall, 180 m from the finish. Directions SU 701 128Merchistoun Hall, 270 m from the finish. Directions SU 700 127
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 26%, gravel and tracks 18%, earth, rock and mud 16%, grass 9%; the rest (31%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 51 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 6.4 miles in.
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