Section 6 of 10, Vanguard Way
Poundgate to Blackboys
7.3 miles (11.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 492 288. Finish: TQ 522 207. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 216 m of climbing and 316 m of descent; highest point 185 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Poundgate.
- Bus stop
- The Crow and Gate, 30 m from the start. Directions TQ 492 288
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions TQ 492 288Car park, 770 m from the start. Directions TQ 496 295Car park, 790 m from the start. Directions TQ 486 283
Getting back
The section finishes at Blackboys.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Framfield School, 2.4 km away (Directions); Buxted station, 3.7 km away (Directions).
Planning the Vanguard Way
- Planning the whole trail: vanguardway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 25%; the rest (71%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 59 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 3.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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