Section 8 of 16, Saxon Shore Way
Whitstable to Marshside
10.2 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TR 105 667. Finish: TR 221 665. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 63 m of climbing and 62 m of descent; highest point 32 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Whitstable.
- Station
- Whitstable, 840 m from the start. Directions TR 113 664
- Bus stops
- Horsebridge, 50 m from the start. Directions TR 106 667Harbour Street, 90 m from the start. Directions TR 106 667St Alphege Church, 300 m from the start. Directions TR 106 664
- Car parks
- Keam's Yard (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions TR 105 667Victoria Street Car Park (pay), 120 m from the start. Directions TR 107 667Whitstable Harbour (pay), 260 m from the start. Directions TR 107 669
Getting back
The section finishes at Marshside. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Hog & Donkey PH, 490 m from the finish. Directions TR 225 668
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 80%, grass 6%.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 6.6 miles in.
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