Section 2 of 14, Sussex Border Path
Westbourne to South Harting
11.4 miles (18.4 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 754 072. Finish: SU 776 196. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 381 m of climbing and 297 m of descent; highest point 188 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Westbourne.
- Bus stops
- The Wren Centre, 30 m from the start. Directions SU 754 072The Square, 280 m from the start. Directions SU 756 074
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions SU 754 072Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SU 756 074Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SU 752 074
Getting back
The section finishes at South Harting. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- West Harting Turn, 150 m from the finish. Directions SU 776 197Fairy Bed, 730 m from the finish. Directions SU 777 203The White Hart Inn PH, 860 m from the finish. Directions SU 785 195
Planning the Sussex Border Path
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 35%, paved or flagged 24%; the rest (35%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 kissing gates, 6 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 80 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 9.2 miles in.
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