Section 5 of 11, White Horse Trail
Pewsey to Clench Common
7.4 miles (12 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 168 598. Finish: SU 164 661. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 255 m of climbing and 193 m of descent; highest point 281 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pewsey.
- Station
- Pewsey, 900 m from the start. Directions SU 160 603
- Bus stops
- Co-op, 320 m from the start. Directions SU 165 600North Street, 470 m from the start. Directions SU 164 601Manor Court, 530 m from the start. Directions SU 162 598
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SU 166 600Car park (free), 350 m from the start. Directions SU 165 600Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SU 163 602
Getting back
The section finishes at Clench Common. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Marlborough Road, 890 m from the finish. Directions SU 172 657
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 22%, paved or flagged 9%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 9 gates.
Steepest climb: about 106 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 1.7 miles in.
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