Section 2 of 10, Vanguard Way
Chelsham Common to Limpsfield Chart
7.8 miles (12.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 371 591. Finish: TQ 425 520. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 313 m of climbing and 326 m of descent; highest point 262 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chelsham Common.
- Bus stops
- Chelsham Common, 10 m from the start. Directions TQ 371 591Bramber Way, 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 369 592
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 371 590Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions TQ 367 594Car park, 800 m from the start. Directions TQ 364 595
Getting back
The section finishes at Limpsfield Chart. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Carpenters Arms, 230 m from the finish. Directions TQ 424 518Ridlands Rise, 290 m from the finish. Directions TQ 422 520St Andrews Church, 310 m from the finish. Directions TQ 426 517
Planning the Vanguard Way
- Planning the whole trail: vanguardway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 17%, earth, rock and mud 14%, gravel and tracks 12%, grass 9%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 9 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 84 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 2.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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