Section 7 of 8, Sussex Diamond Way
Nutley to Five Ashes
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 445 272. Finish: TQ 559 250. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 394 m of climbing and 381 m of descent; highest point 133 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Nutley.
- Bus stops
- The Nutley Arms, 30 m from the start. Directions TQ 445 272Whitewood Stores, 370 m from the start. Directions TQ 442 274
Getting back
The section finishes at Five Ashes. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 600 m from the finish. Directions TQ 559 256
Planning the Sussex Diamond Way
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 41%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 3 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 47 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 2.5 miles in.
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