Section 3 of 3, Arden Way
Aston Cantlow to Ullenhall
9.4 miles (15.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 138 599. Finish: SP 123 674. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 241 m of climbing and 188 m of descent; highest point 146 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aston Cantlow.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Arden Cottage, 2.5 km away (Directions); Wootton Wawen station, 3.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Ullenhall. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Winged Spur, 170 m from the finish. Directions SP 121 673Church Hill, 280 m from the finish. Directions SP 122 672
Planning the Arden Way
- Planning the whole trail: heartofenglandway.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Arden Way (Heart of England Way Association).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 75%, paved or flagged 17%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 20 gates, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Aston Cantlow Club: at the start.Henley Mile Brewery, Henley-in-Arden: 6.9 miles in.Nags Head, Henley-in-Arden: 6.9 miles in, about 300 m off the way.The Three Tuns, Henley-in-Arden: 7 miles in, about 350 m off the way.The Bluebell, Henley-in-Arden: 7 miles in, about 350 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Henley Ice Cream, Henley-in-Arden: 6.9 miles in, about 300 m off the way.CAFE 86b, Henley-in-Arden: 7 miles in, about 300 m off the way. Seats outside.Henley Kitchen & Bakery, Henley-in-Arden: 7 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Costa, Henley-in-Arden: 7 miles in, about 300 m off the way. Step-free.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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