Section 2 of 6, Serpent Trail
Liphook to Titty Hill
10 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 846 304. Finish: SU 855 257. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 306 m of climbing and 343 m of descent; highest point 153 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Liphook.
- Station
- Liphook, 660 m from the start. Directions SU 841 308
- Bus stops
- Liphook Station (swt Only), 680 m from the start. Directions SU 841 309Liphook Railway Station, 710 m from the start. Directions SU 841 309Station Road, 900 m from the start. Directions SU 839 309
- Car parks
- Iron Hill, 360 m from the start. Directions SU 848 301Car park, 960 m from the start. Directions SU 842 313Car park, 990 m from the start. Directions SU 837 307
Getting back
The section finishes at Titty Hill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Linch Road, 750 m from the finish. Directions SU 862 260Linch Old Rectory, 970 m from the finish. Directions SU 864 254
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 27%, earth, rock and mud 23%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (41%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 5.9 miles in.
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