Section 4 of 6, Serpent Trail
Petworth to Duncton
10.6 miles (17.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 976 214. Finish: SU 967 175. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 342 m of climbing and 363 m of descent; highest point 154 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Petworth.
- Bus stops
- Car Park, 110 m from the start. Directions SU 976 215Youth Club, 160 m from the start. Directions SU 974 214Market Square, 210 m from the start. Directions SU 976 216
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SU 976 215Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SU 975 213Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions SU 975 217
Getting back
The section finishes at Duncton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- A285, 560 m from the finish. Directions SU 961 176A285, 630 m from the finish. Directions SU 963 180Burton Park, 770 m from the finish. Directions SU 960 172
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 43%, earth, rock and mud 20%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (28%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 9 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 0.6 miles in.
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