Section 4 of 4, Sussex Ouse Valley Way
South Malling to Bishopstone
10.4 miles (16.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 415 108. Finish: TV 468 997. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 68 m of climbing and 66 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at South Malling.
- Station
- Lewes, 1 km from the start. Directions TQ 416 098
- Bus stops
- Sussex Police Headquarters, 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 417 110Sackville House, 360 m from the start. Directions TQ 418 107
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions TQ 416 109Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 417 109Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 416 105
Getting back
The section finishes at Bishopstone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Bishopstone, 210 m from the finish. Directions TV 469 998
- Bus stops
- Hill Rise, 470 m from the finish. Directions TQ 469 001Bishopstone Road, 530 m from the finish. Directions TQ 467 002
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 36%, paved or flagged 25%, grass 10%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 13 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 37 m in a kilometre (1 in 27), starting 5.8 miles in.
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