Section 10 of 14, Sussex Border Path
Cowden to Danegate
12.1 miles (19.5 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 465 404. Finish: TQ 560 334. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 349 m of climbing and 297 m of descent; highest point 140 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cowden.
- Bus stops
- Church, 50 m from the start. Directions TQ 465 404Cowden Cross, 820 m from the start. Directions TQ 470 411Cowden Cross, 900 m from the start. Directions TQ 470 411
Getting back
The section finishes at Danegate.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at The Forstal, 1.9 km away (Directions); Eridge station, 2.1 km away (Directions).
Planning the Sussex Border Path
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 12%, paved or flagged 11%; the rest (71%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 43 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 17 gates.
Steepest climb: about 75 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 9.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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