Section 13 of 16, Saxon Shore Way
Etchinghill to Aldington
10.7 miles (17.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 169 391. Finish: TR 060 362. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 339 m of climbing and 405 m of descent; highest point 181 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Etchinghill.
- Bus stops
- St Marys Drive, 290 m from the start. Directions TR 167 393The Gatekeeper, 440 m from the start. Directions TR 166 395Little Beachborough, 650 m from the start. Directions TR 169 385
- Car parks
- Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions TR 167 391Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions TR 166 395Car park, 850 m from the start. Directions TR 165 399
Getting back
The section finishes at Aldington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Poulton Wood, 50 m from the finish. Directions TR 060 362Walnut Tree Inn, 350 m from the finish. Directions TR 062 365Aldington Meadow, 390 m from the finish. Directions TR 058 359
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 24%, paved or flagged 18%, gravel and tracks 16%, grass 8%; the rest (34%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 19 gates.
Steepest climb: about 88 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 7.8 miles in.
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