Section 4 of 5, Stour Valley Walk
Harbledown to West Stourmouth
11.2 miles (18 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 134 573. Finish: TR 263 625. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 107 m of climbing and 111 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Harbledown.
- Bus stops
- Squire Avenue, 370 m from the start. Directions TR 134 576Gentil Knyght, 420 m from the start. Directions TR 133 577Wife of Bath Hill South, 420 m from the start. Directions TR 131 575
- Car parks
- Wincheap Park and Ride (pay), 380 m from the start. Directions TR 135 569Car park, 430 m from the start. Directions TR 131 575Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions TR 131 576
Getting back
The section finishes at West Stourmouth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Rising Sun, 150 m from the finish. Directions TR 264 624Newhouse Corner, 800 m from the finish. Directions TR 255 622
Planning the Stour Valley Walk
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, earth, rock and mud 24%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 4.4 miles in.
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