Section 6 of 9, Angles Way
Needham to Diss
10.9 miles (17.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TM 232 812. Finish: TM 116 799. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On sections 5 and 7, not this one. The details are on their pages.
Up and down
About 106 m of climbing and 95 m of descent; highest point 45 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Needham.
- Bus stops
- Needham High Road / opp Burnt House Lane, 600 m from the start. Directions TM 227 815Needham High Road / Burnt House Lane, 610 m from the start. Directions TM 227 815Village Hall, opp, 610 m from the start. Directions TM 230 817
- Car park
- Car park (free), 650 m from the start. Directions TM 230 818
Getting back
The section finishes at Diss. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Mount Street / Weavers Court, 110 m from the finish. Directions TM 117 800Denmark Street / opposite Beehive Yard, 170 m from the finish. Directions TM 115 800Denmark Street / Beehive Yard, 180 m from the finish. Directions TM 115 800
Planning the Angles Way
- Planning the whole trail: discoversuffolk.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 43%, paved or flagged 32%, grass 11%, gravel and tracks 9%.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 11 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 21 m.
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