England · United Kingdom
Sussex Weald
A272Midhurst to Horsham
Twenty-six miles of villages, hangers and sudden bends across the Sussex Weald, a road quirky enough to have earned its own cult following.
The A272 threads the Sussex Weald from Midhurst eastward, a beloved, quirky road of villages, hangers and sudden bends that has inspired its own cult following. It is a relaxed but constantly changing road; mind the villages, the cyclists and the slow farm traffic.
Where it runs26.0 mi · point to point
MidhurstStart · England
HorshamEnd · England
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Character
Corners30bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient6%≈ 1-in-17
Hairpins1tight bends
Climb333 mtotal ascent
Summit62.1 mhighest point of the line · 204 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%4.5 – 62.1 mPoints of interest2 stops
- Kenny’s SpitfireLandmark20 mi in
- Midhurst CastleLandmarkat the start
Hazards
- Villages with low limits
- Cyclists
- Farm traffic
Sources
“86 miles of twisting and turning A-road perfectly suited to sporting classics”
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Driving the Sussex Weald: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Sussex Weald?
Sussex Weald runs 26.0 miles (42 km) and takes about 50 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Sussex Weald to drive?
We rate it moderate: 30 corners including 1 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 6%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Sussex Weald?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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