Section 42 of 47, Monarch's Way
Horndean to Chilgrove
11 miles (17.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 701 130. Finish: SU 839 137. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 298 m of climbing and 281 m of descent; highest point 169 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Horndean.
- Bus stops
- Napier Road, 170 m from the start. Directions SU 703 129Merchistoun Hall, 180 m from the start. Directions SU 701 128Merchistoun Hall, 270 m from the start. Directions SU 700 127
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SU 701 129Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SU 702 130Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions SU 702 131
Getting back
The section finishes at Chilgrove.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at The White Horse, 1.4 km away (Directions); Fishbourne station, 8.7 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, gravel and tracks 28%; the rest (36%) isn't recorded.
About 34% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 87 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 8.9 miles in.
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