Section 5 of 6, Serpent Trail
Duncton to Midhurst
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 967 175. Finish: SU 877 209. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 233 m of climbing and 225 m of descent; highest point 61 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Duncton.
- Bus stops
- A285, 560 m from the start. Directions SU 961 176A285, 630 m from the start. Directions SU 963 180Burton Park, 770 m from the start. Directions SU 960 172
- Car park
- Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions SU 963 177
Getting back
The section finishes at Midhurst. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bepton Rd Amenity Site, 150 m from the finish. Directions SU 878 210Pitsham Wood, 220 m from the finish. Directions SU 878 207Holmbush Way, 250 m from the finish. Directions SU 879 207
Planning the Serpent Trail
- Planning the whole trail: southdowns.gov.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Serpent Trail Guide (2021) (South Downs National Park Authority).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 33%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (60%) isn't recorded.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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