Section 3 of 4, The Brenda Parker Way
Faccombe to Ecchinswell
12.7 miles (20.4 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 390 581. Finish: SU 503 598. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 310 m of climbing and 446 m of descent; highest point 268 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Faccombe.
- Bus stop
- The Jack Russell Ph, 220 m from the start. Directions SU 390 579
Getting back
The section finishes at Ecchinswell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Royal Oak, 560 m from the finish. Directions SU 499 595
Planning The Brenda Parker Way
- Planning the whole trail: brendaparkerway.northhampshiredownsramblers.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 46%, paved or flagged 36%, earth, rock and mud 10%.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 94 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 0.6 miles in.
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