Section 5 of 8, Sussex Diamond Way
Bolney to Lindfield
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 261 233. Finish: TQ 348 258. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 282 m of climbing and 270 m of descent; highest point 124 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bolney.
- Bus stops
- Paynesfield, 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 261 230Ryecroft Road, 330 m from the start. Directions TQ 265 233
- Car parks
- Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions TQ 262 227Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions TQ 260 227Car park, 650 m from the start. Directions TQ 264 238
Getting back
The section finishes at Lindfield. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Playing Field, 380 m from the finish. Directions TQ 344 257Post Office, 430 m from the finish. Directions TQ 346 254Pickers Green, 650 m from the finish. Directions TQ 342 256
Planning the Sussex Diamond Way
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%, gravel and tracks 14%, grass 12%, earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 12 gates, 2 stream crossings, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 0.7 miles in.
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