Section 13 of 14, Sussex Border Path
Hawkhurst to Beckley
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 752 298. Finish: TQ 852 240. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 275 m of climbing and 307 m of descent; highest point 68 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hawkhurst.
- Bus stops
- Avards Close, 310 m from the start. Directions TQ 751 295Church, 440 m from the start. Directions TQ 755 295Six Bells, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 756 295
- Car parks
- Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 756 295Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 756 299Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions TQ 757 296
Getting back
The section finishes at Beckley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- School, 180 m from the finish. Directions TQ 851 238Beckley School, 320 m from the finish. Directions TQ 849 238Bus stop, 470 m from the finish. Directions TQ 857 240
Planning the Sussex Border Path
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 19%; the rest (75%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 49 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 4.8 miles in.
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