Section 2 of 4, Broxtowe Country Trail
Brinsley to Beauvale
8.7 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 461 490. Finish: SK 523 492. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 197 m of climbing and 186 m of descent; highest point 147 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Brinsley.
- Bus stops
- Saint James Church, 20 m from the start. Directions SK 461 490Post Office, 190 m from the start. Directions SK 461 488
- Car parks
- Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions SK 464 485Car park, 830 m from the start. Directions SK 467 496
Getting back
The section finishes at Beauvale. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Portland Grange, 30 m from the finish. Directions SK 523 491Whyburn Lane, 220 m from the finish. Directions SK 521 492
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 81%, gravel and tracks 12%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 78% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 2.3 miles in.
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