Section 9 of 14, Sussex Border Path
East Grinstead to Cowden
7.8 miles (12.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 390 382. Finish: TQ 465 404. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 217 m of climbing and 256 m of descent; highest point 158 m.
Getting there
The section starts at East Grinstead.
- Stations
- East Grinstead, 200 m from the start. Directions TQ 388 382East Grinstead (Bluebell) (heritage railway), 430 m from the start. Directions TQ 386 380
- Bus stops
- Railway Approach, 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 391 382East Grinstead Station, 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 388 382Brooklands Way, 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 388 381
- Car parks
- Railway Approach (pay), 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 391 381Car park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 388 382Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 389 379
Getting back
The section finishes at Cowden. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church, 50 m from the finish. Directions TQ 465 404Cowden Cross, 820 m from the finish. Directions TQ 470 411Cowden Cross, 900 m from the finish. Directions TQ 470 411
Planning the Sussex Border Path
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, earth, rock and mud 14%, grass 8%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 14 stiles, 6 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 49 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 1.1 miles in.
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