Section 5 of 7, St James' Way
Kempshott Park to Little London
10.4 miles (16.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 597 473. Finish: SU 622 594. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 135 m of climbing and 223 m of descent; highest point 163 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kempshott Park.
- Bus stops
- Play Park, 380 m from the start. Directions SU 599 476Britannia Drive, 460 m from the start. Directions SU 600 476
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SU 596 472Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions SU 597 479Car park, 650 m from the start. Directions SU 596 479
Getting back
The section finishes at Little London. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Little London, 100 m from the finish. Directions SU 622 595Silchester Turning, 530 m from the finish. Directions SU 621 589Berry Court Business Park, 650 m from the finish. Directions SU 621 588
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: gravel and tracks 38%, earth, rock and mud 34%, paved or flagged 27%.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 31 m in a kilometre (1 in 32), starting 3.9 miles in.
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