Description
This is a more direct route between Hawkinge and Barham, missing out the detour to Elham from the original route. This means 3 less miles to walk and also a lot less hills. The route is mainly on Byways and across fields with very little road walking. It is only suitable for fit and able people, not suitable for Buggies, Scooters etc
This is a more direct route between Hawkinge and Barham, missing out the detour to Elham from the original route. This means 3 less miles to walk and also a lot less hills. The route is mainly on Byways and across fields with very little road walking. It is only suitable for fit and able people, not suitable for Buggies, Scooters etc
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (2)
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 70.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient East: no data
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 10.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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Terrain
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3.0% of the route is on roads (1)
2.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
10.0% of the route is paved (1)
50.0% of the route is muddy (1)
20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Barham
Grid Ref
TR2062849737
Lat / Lon
51.20422° / 1.15699°
Easting / Northing
620,628E / 149,737N
What3Words
vintages.flipper.retraced
Hawkinge
Grid Ref
TR2158039920
Lat / Lon
51.11571° / 1.16456°
Easting / Northing
621,580E / 139,920N
What3Words
fearfully.ambushes.export
Barham | |
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Grid Ref | TR2062849737 |
Lat / Lon | 51.20422° / 1.15699° |
Easting / Northing | 620,628E / 149,737N |
What3Words | vintages.flipper.retraced |
Hawkinge | |
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Grid Ref | TR2158039920 |
Lat / Lon | 51.11571° / 1.16456° |
Easting / Northing | 621,580E / 139,920N |
What3Words | fearfully.ambushes.export |
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reviews
ShortLegsLongWalk
23 May 2023We walked this route in autumn and found a lot of dead animals for some reason. Aside that the route was perfect and easy to walk.
Stephen crouch
07 Jul 2021A nice walk mainly on Byways and country lanes.
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