Section 6 of 6, Serpent Trail
Midhurst to Heath Common
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 877 209. Finish: SU 754 226. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 184 m of climbing and 162 m of descent; highest point 68 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Midhurst.
- Bus stops
- Bepton Rd Amenity Site, 150 m from the start. Directions SU 878 210Pitsham Wood, 220 m from the start. Directions SU 878 207Holmbush Way, 250 m from the start. Directions SU 879 207
- Car parks
- Carron Lane, 490 m from the start. Directions SU 877 214Car park, 730 m from the start. Directions SU 884 211Car park, 740 m from the start. Directions SU 883 213
Getting back
The section finishes at Heath Common. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Sussex Road, 240 m from the finish. Directions SU 756 224Torberry Drive, 470 m from the finish. Directions SU 757 229Durford Road, 740 m from the finish. Directions SU 758 231
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 37%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (47%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 1.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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