Section 2 of 3, Wantsum Walk
Chislet to Reculver
7.1 miles (11.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TR 223 641. Finish: TR 226 692. OS grid.
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Warning: May no longer be open. This route may no longer be waymarked or possible to follow. The Long Distance Walkers Association lists it as an old route that can't currently be verified, and Explore Kent no longer has a page for it. It may no longer be waymarked or accessible. Source: ldwa.org.uk.
Up and down
About 57 m of climbing and 71 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chislet.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Grove Ferry Hill, 1.1 km away (Directions); Sturry station, 5.9 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Reculver. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The King Ethelbert, 30 m from the finish. Directions TR 226 693Cafe, 130 m from the finish. Directions TR 225 691Blue Dolphin Park, 240 m from the finish. Directions TR 224 691
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 27%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (56%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 6 gates, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
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