Section 1 of 2, Beeches Way
Cookham to Fulmer
8.1 miles (13.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 898 857. Finish: SU 998 857. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 127 m of climbing and 106 m of descent; highest point 99 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cookham.
- Bus stop
- Cookham Village Memorial, 550 m from the start. Directions SU 894 853
- Car parks
- Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions SU 897 855Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SU 898 855Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SU 898 854
Getting back
The section finishes at Fulmer. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Black Horse PH, 40 m from the finish. Directions SU 998 856Old Post Office, 230 m from the finish. Directions TQ 000 858
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%; the rest (66%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 11 kissing gates, 8 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 66 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 0.5 miles in.
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