Section 4 of 4, The Brenda Parker Way
Ecchinswell to Three Ashes
3.9 miles (6.2 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: SU 503 598. Finish: SU 643 623. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 56 m of climbing and 63 m of descent; highest point 132 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ecchinswell.
- Bus stop
- Royal Oak, 560 m from the start. Directions SU 499 595
- Car parks
- Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions SU 500 597Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions SU 499 595
Getting back
The section finishes at Three Ashes.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Church Road, 1.2 km away (Directions); Bramley station, 3.1 km away (Directions).
Planning The Brenda Parker Way
- Planning the whole trail: brendaparkerway.northhampshiredownsramblers.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 56%, earth, rock and mud 27%, paved or flagged 14%.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 7 kissing gates.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 0.7 miles in.
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