Section 1 of 2, Thames Down Link
Kingston upon Thames to Manor Park
8.1 miles (13.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 177 691. Finish: TQ 190 616. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 106 m of climbing and 54 m of descent; highest point 58 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kingston upon Thames.
- Stations
- Kingston, 610 m from the start. Directions TQ 181 695Hampton Wick, 640 m from the start. Directions TQ 174 697
- Bus stops
- Guildhall / Rose Theatre, 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 178 691Rose Theatre, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 178 690
- Car parks
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 177 693Rose Car Park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 178 689John Lewis, 230 m from the start. Directions TQ 177 693
Getting back
The section finishes at Manor Park. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Manor Park, 300 m from the finish. Directions TQ 193 615Ripley Way, 360 m from the finish. Directions TQ 193 617
Planning the Thames Down Link
- Planning the whole trail: surreycc.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 40%, gravel and tracks 34%, earth, rock and mud 15%.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 3.7 miles in.
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