Section 4 of 4, Wey-South Path
Hawkhurst Court to Houghton
9.1 miles (14.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 030 225. Finish: TQ 026 117. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 196 m of climbing and 223 m of descent; highest point 53 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hawkhurst Court.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Pulborough station, 4.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Houghton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Amberley, 30 m from the finish. Directions TQ 026 117Amberley (heritage railway), 310 m from the finish. Directions TQ 028 120Brockham (heritage railway), 660 m from the finish. Directions TQ 030 122
- Bus stops
- Railway station, 50 m from the finish. Directions TQ 026 118Amberley Station, 90 m from the finish. Directions TQ 025 118George & Dragon, 870 m from the finish. Directions TQ 018 115
Planning the Wey-South Path
- Planning the whole trail: weyarun.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Wey-South Path (Wey & Arun Canal Trust).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 50%, gravel and tracks 15%; the rest (35%) isn't recorded.
About 44% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 12 gates.
Steepest climb: about 51 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 7.8 miles in.
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