Section 9 of 16, Saxon Shore Way
Marshside to Ebbsfleet
8.5 miles (13.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 221 665. Finish: TR 315 627. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 46 m of climbing and 48 m of descent; highest point 21 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Marshside.
- Bus stop
- Hog & Donkey PH, 490 m from the start. Directions TR 225 668
- Car parks
- Car park, 970 m from the start. Directions TR 213 671Car park, 980 m from the start. Directions TR 213 672
Getting back
The section finishes at Ebbsfleet.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Minster station, 1.4 km away (Directions); the bus stop at Minster Railway Station, 1.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 80%, paved or flagged 11%, gravel and tracks 9%.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 7 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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