Section 2 of 2, Via Francigena
Shepherdswell to Dover
10.7 miles (17.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 262 478. Finish: TR 335 415. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 213 m of climbing and 329 m of descent; highest point 126 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shepherdswell.
- Stations
- Shepherdswell, 520 m from the start. Directions TR 257 481Shepherdswell (EKMR) (heritage railway), 590 m from the start. Directions TR 257 482Shepherdswell (EKR) (heritage railway), 600 m from the start. Directions TR 258 483
- Bus stops
- The Bell, 90 m from the start. Directions TR 261 477Millfields, 160 m from the start. Directions TR 263 479Siberts Close, 310 m from the start. Directions TR 264 480
- Car parks
- Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions TR 261 480Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions TR 257 479Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions TR 257 482
Getting back
The section finishes at Dover. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Eastern Docks, 450 m from the finish. Directions TR 330 416
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 43%, earth, rock and mud 19%; the rest (37%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 kissing gates, 10 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 4.2 miles in.
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