Section 4 of 6, Wayfarer's Walk
Alresford to Droxford
13.6 miles (21.9 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 588 326. Finish: SU 605 182. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 363 m of climbing and 389 m of descent; highest point 172 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Alresford.
- Station
- Alresford (heritage railway), 250 m from the start. Directions SU 588 324
- Bus stops
- Broad Street, 20 m from the start. Directions SU 588 326West Sreet (co-op), 150 m from the start. Directions SU 586 326The Dean, 200 m from the start. Directions SU 586 326
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions SU 588 327Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions SU 588 327Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SU 588 327
Getting back
The section finishes at Droxford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Park Lane, 90 m from the finish. Directions SU 606 182South Hill, 340 m from the finish. Directions SU 605 179Mayhill House, 440 m from the finish. Directions SU 604 178
Planning Wayfarer's Walk
- Planning the whole trail: visit-hampshire.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 50%, paved or flagged 21%, earth, rock and mud 11%, grass 8%.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 12 gates.
Steepest climb: about 47 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 7.1 miles in.
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