Section 5 of 10, Vanguard Way
Forest Row to Poundgate
7.2 miles (11.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 428 353. Finish: TQ 492 288. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 338 m of climbing and 215 m of descent; highest point 216 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Forest Row.
- Bus stops
- Brambletye, 330 m from the start. Directions TQ 424 353Wall Hill Road, 570 m from the start. Directions TQ 423 357
- Car parks
- Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions TQ 425 352Lower Road (free), 290 m from the start. Directions TQ 426 351Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TQ 424 353
Getting back
The section finishes at Poundgate. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- The Crow and Gate, 30 m from the finish. Directions TQ 492 288
Planning the Vanguard Way
- Planning the whole trail: vanguardway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 18%, earth, rock and mud 13%, grass 11%; the rest (28%) isn't recorded.
About 16% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 94 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 3.7 miles in.
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