Section 1 of 2, Octagon Way
Stansted Park Garden Centre to North Marden
7.1 miles (11.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 757 099. Finish: SU 808 161. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 323 m of climbing and 233 m of descent; highest point 166 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stansted Park Garden Centre.
- Station
- Station (heritage railway), 140 m from the start. Directions SU 758 099
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 100 m from the start. Directions SU 758 099Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SU 754 103
Getting back
The section finishes at North Marden. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- St Marys Church, 40 m from the finish. Directions SU 808 162
Planning the Octagon Way
- Planning the whole trail: southdowns.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 7%; the rest (87%) isn't recorded.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 7 kissing gates.
Steepest climb: about 82 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 3.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Coach and Horses, Compton: 3.8 miles in. Real ale.Victoria Inn, West Marden: 2.6 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
- Cafés
- The Village Shop & Tea Room, Compton: 3.8 miles in.The Pavilion Tea Room, Aldsworth: 0.2 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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