Section 14 of 16, Saxon Shore Way
Aldington to Appledore
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TR 060 362. Finish: TQ 957 292. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 161 m of climbing and 207 m of descent; highest point 56 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aldington.
- Bus stops
- Poulton Wood, 50 m from the start. Directions TR 060 362Walnut Tree Inn, 350 m from the start. Directions TR 062 365Aldington Meadow, 390 m from the start. Directions TR 058 359
- Car parks
- Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions TR 063 366Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions TR 060 368
Getting back
The section finishes at Appledore. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Black Lion, 20 m from the finish. Directions TQ 957 292Recreation Ground, 520 m from the finish. Directions TQ 955 297
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 20%; the rest (80%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 20 stiles, 10 kissing gates, 10 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 25 m in a kilometre (1 in 40), starting 1.8 miles in.
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