Section 4 of 10, Vanguard Way
Edenbridge to Forest Row
9.3 miles (14.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 434 467. Finish: TQ 428 353. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 285 m of climbing and 284 m of descent; highest point 172 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Edenbridge.
- Station
- Edenbridge, 940 m from the start. Directions TQ 439 474
- Bus stops
- Crouch House Road, 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 436 466Greshams Way, 230 m from the start. Directions TQ 434 469
- Car parks
- Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions TQ 433 469Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions TQ 436 471Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions TQ 438 469
Getting back
The section finishes at Forest Row. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Brambletye, 330 m from the finish. Directions TQ 424 353Wall Hill Road, 570 m from the finish. Directions TQ 423 357
Planning the Vanguard Way
- Planning the whole trail: vanguardway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 37%, earth, rock and mud 37%; the rest (22%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 10 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 70 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 3.8 miles in.
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