Section 1 of 2, Watership Down Trail
Whitchurch to Sydmonton
8.3 miles (13.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 463 488. Finish: SU 486 577. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 227 m of climbing and 206 m of descent; highest point 216 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Whitchurch.
- Station
- Whitchurch, 100 m from the start. Directions SU 462 489
- Bus stops
- Whitchurch Railway Station, 10 m from the start. Directions SU 462 488Bere Hill, 90 m from the start. Directions SU 463 488Bere Hill, 160 m from the start. Directions SU 464 487
- Car parks
- Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SU 461 486Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SU 463 485Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions SU 466 487
Getting back
The section finishes at Sydmonton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Sydmonton Court, 180 m from the finish. Directions SU 484 577
Planning the Watership Down Trail
- Planning the whole trail: whitchurch.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 34%, paved or flagged 25%, grass 21%, gravel and tracks 20%.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 6 miles in.
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