Section 4 of 8, Sussex Diamond Way
Copsale to Bolney
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 170 248. Finish: TQ 261 233. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 218 m of climbing and 206 m of descent; highest point 89 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Copsale.
- Car park
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions TQ 170 248
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Cripplegate Corner, 1.2 km away (Directions); Christ's Hospital station, 4.9 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Bolney. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Paynesfield, 250 m from the finish. Directions TQ 261 230Ryecroft Road, 330 m from the finish. Directions TQ 265 233
Planning the Sussex Diamond Way
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 25%, gravel and tracks 13%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 45 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 5 miles in.
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