Section 4 of 5, Sarsen Way
Honeystreet to Uffcott
10.7 miles (17.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 103 615. Finish: SU 141 762. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 356 m of climbing and 243 m of descent; highest point 270 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Honeystreet.
- Bus stops
- Barge Inn, 20 m from the start. Directions SU 104 615Church Farm Lane, 460 m from the start. Directions SU 105 619Crossroads, 850 m from the start. Directions SU 106 623
Getting back
The section finishes at Uffcott.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Uffcott Turn, 2.9 km away (Directions); Lakeside station (heritage railway), 7.4 km away (Directions).
Planning the Sarsen Way
- Planning the whole trail: greatchalkway.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Walking the Sarsen Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 40%, gravel and tracks 37%, paved or flagged 10%.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 kissing gates, 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 78 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 1.5 miles in.
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