Section 2 of 2, Watership Down Trail
Sydmonton to Whitchurch
11 miles (18 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 486 577. Finish: SU 463 488. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 263 m of climbing and 283 m of descent; highest point 237 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sydmonton.
- Bus stop
- Sydmonton Court, 180 m from the start. Directions SU 484 577
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitchurch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Whitchurch, 100 m from the finish. Directions SU 462 489
- Bus stops
- Whitchurch Railway Station, 10 m from the finish. Directions SU 462 488Bere Hill, 90 m from the finish. Directions SU 463 488Bere Hill, 160 m from the finish. Directions SU 464 487
Planning the Watership Down Trail
- Planning the whole trail: whitchurch.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 38%, earth, rock and mud 25%, grass 18%, gravel and tracks 13%.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 78 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 0.7 miles in.
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