Section 3 of 5, Shipwrights Way
Bell Hill to Chalton
8.2 miles (13.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 745 241. Finish: SU 737 160. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 232 m of climbing and 230 m of descent; highest point 180 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bell Hill.
- Station
- Petersfield, 650 m from the start. Directions SU 743 235
- Bus stops
- Monks Orchard, 150 m from the start. Directions SU 746 242Highfield Road, 270 m from the start. Directions SU 745 239
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 590 m from the start. Directions SU 743 236Car park, 680 m from the start. Directions SU 741 247Petersfield Upside Station Car park (pay), 740 m from the start. Directions SU 742 234
Getting back
The section finishes at Chalton.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Chalton Lane, 2.4 km away (Directions); Rowlands Castle station, 5.2 km away (Directions).
Planning the Shipwrights Way
- Planning the whole trail: hants.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 60%, gravel and tracks 32%, earth, rock and mud 5%.
About 56% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 102 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 3.4 miles in.
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