Section 6 of 14, Sussex Border Path
Baynards to Kingsfold
7.8 miles (12.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 079 344. Finish: TQ 165 373. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 176 m of climbing and 182 m of descent; highest point 94 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Baynards.
- Bus stop
- Greathouse Farm, 690 m from the start. Directions TQ 082 338
Getting back
The section finishes at Kingsfold. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- The Owl, 950 m from the finish. Directions TQ 168 364
Planning the Sussex Border Path
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 33%, earth, rock and mud 17%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 13 gates.
Steepest climb: about 39 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 7 miles in.
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