Section 1 of 8, Sussex Diamond Way
Midhurst to Petworth
7.1 miles (11.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 887 218. Finish: SU 976 214. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 274 m of climbing and 249 m of descent; highest point 119 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Midhurst.
- Bus stops
- Bus Station, 20 m from the start. Directions SU 886 218Bus stop, 40 m from the start. Directions SU 887 218Borough House, 130 m from the start. Directions SU 887 219
- Car parks
- North Street Car Park (pay), 30 m from the start. Directions SU 886 217Car park, 490 m from the start. Directions SU 886 213Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions SU 887 223
Getting back
The section finishes at Petworth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Car Park, 110 m from the finish. Directions SU 976 215Youth Club, 160 m from the finish. Directions SU 974 214Market Square, 210 m from the finish. Directions SU 976 216
Planning the Sussex Diamond Way
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 17 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 3.7 miles in.
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