Section 4 of 16, Saxon Shore Way
Otterham Quay to Chetney
7.4 miles (11.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 831 670. Finish: TQ 884 697. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 87 m of climbing and 88 m of descent; highest point 36 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Otterham Quay.
- Bus stops
- Otterham Quay, 30 m from the start. Directions TQ 831 670Three Sisters, 260 m from the start. Directions TQ 830 667
- Car parks
- Car park, 260 m from the start. Directions TQ 830 667Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 831 667Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 831 667
Getting back
The section finishes at Chetney.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Sanderling Way, 2.3 km away (Directions); Swale station, 2.8 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 54%, paved or flagged 19%, grass 5%; the rest (22%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 22 m.
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