Section 3 of 4, Sussex Ouse Valley Way
Newick to South Malling
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 418 213. Finish: TQ 415 108. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 71 m of climbing and 102 m of descent; highest point 51 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newick.
- Bus stops
- Newick The Green, 30 m from the start. Directions TQ 418 213Newick Bull Inn, 40 m from the start. Directions TQ 418 213Bus stop, 290 m from the start. Directions TQ 415 214
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions TQ 418 213Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions TQ 417 213Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions TQ 415 216
Getting back
The section finishes at South Malling. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Lewes, 1 km from the finish. Directions TQ 416 098
- Bus stops
- Sussex Police Headquarters, 350 m from the finish. Directions TQ 417 110Sackville House, 360 m from the finish. Directions TQ 418 107
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 16%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (73%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 26 stiles, 12 kissing gates, 9 gates.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 0.6 miles in.
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