Section 8 of 14, Sussex Border Path
Horley to East Grinstead
12.4 miles (19.9 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 275 423. Finish: TQ 390 382. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 182 m of climbing and 119 m of descent; highest point 130 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Horley.
- Bus stops
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central Hotel, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 274 423Povey Cross Road East, 290 m from the start. Directions TQ 273 423Brighton Road, 290 m from the start. Directions TQ 276 426
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 276 424Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions TQ 276 425Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TQ 273 425
Getting back
The section finishes at East Grinstead. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- East Grinstead, 200 m from the finish. Directions TQ 388 382East Grinstead (Bluebell) (heritage railway), 430 m from the finish. Directions TQ 386 380
- Bus stops
- Railway Approach, 120 m from the finish. Directions TQ 391 382East Grinstead Station, 120 m from the finish. Directions TQ 388 382Brooklands Way, 140 m from the finish. Directions TQ 388 381
Planning the Sussex Border Path
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, gravel and tracks 26%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 23 m.
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