Section 2 of 8, Sussex Diamond Way
Petworth to Billinghurst
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 976 214. Finish: TQ 087 251. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 290 m of climbing and 318 m of descent; highest point 148 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Petworth.
- Bus stops
- Car Park, 110 m from the start. Directions SU 976 215Youth Club, 160 m from the start. Directions SU 974 214Market Square, 210 m from the start. Directions SU 976 216
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SU 976 215Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SU 975 213Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions SU 975 217
Getting back
The section finishes at Billinghurst. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Billingshurst, 80 m from the finish. Directions TQ 088 251
- Bus stops
- Railway Station, 30 m from the finish. Directions TQ 087 251Silver Lane, 280 m from the finish. Directions TQ 087 253
Planning the Sussex Diamond Way
- Planning the whole trail: sussexborderpath.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 38%, gravel and tracks 10%, earth, rock and mud 9%, grass 7%; the rest (36%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 6 gates, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 69 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 0.6 miles in.
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