Section 4 of 7, St James' Way
Heath Green to Kempshott Park
8.5 miles (13.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 626 373. Finish: SU 597 473. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 162 m of climbing and 184 m of descent; highest point 183 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Heath Green.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Upper Wield (the Green), 1.4 km away (Directions); Medstead and Four Marks station (heritage railway), 4.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Kempshott Park. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Play Park, 380 m from the finish. Directions SU 599 476Britannia Drive, 460 m from the finish. Directions SU 600 476
Planning the St James' Way
- Planning the whole trail: csj.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: A Pilgrim Guide to St James' Way (Confraternity of St James).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 60%, earth, rock and mud 21%, gravel and tracks 19%.
About 55% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 51 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 3.8 miles in.
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