Section 15 of 16, Saxon Shore Way
Appledore to Winchelsea Beach
10.7 miles (17.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 957 292. Finish: TQ 914 173. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 97 m of climbing and 103 m of descent; highest point 54 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Appledore.
- Bus stops
- The Black Lion, 20 m from the start. Directions TQ 957 292Recreation Ground, 520 m from the start. Directions TQ 955 297
- Car parks
- Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions TQ 958 291Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 959 290Car park (free), 440 m from the start. Directions TQ 955 296
Getting back
The section finishes at Winchelsea Beach. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Dogs Hill Road, 740 m from the finish. Directions TQ 915 165
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 23%; the rest (76%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 11 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 45 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 2.7 miles in.
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