Section 2 of 2, Beeches Way
Fulmer to West Drayton
8 miles (12.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 998 857. Finish: TQ 060 802. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 64 m of climbing and 80 m of descent; highest point 74 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Fulmer.
- Bus stops
- The Black Horse PH, 40 m from the start. Directions SU 998 856Old Post Office, 230 m from the start. Directions TQ 000 858
- Car park
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SU 998 856
Getting back
The section finishes at West Drayton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- West Drayton, 170 m from the finish. Directions TQ 061 800
- Bus stops
- West Drayton Station, 80 m from the finish. Directions TQ 060 801Albert Road, 110 m from the finish. Directions TQ 061 802Yiewsley High Street, 150 m from the finish. Directions TQ 060 803
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, gravel and tracks 11%, earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 3 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 0.3 miles in.
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