Section 1 of 2, Centenary Circle
Springfield to Galleywood
8.3 miles (13.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 730 091. Finish: TL 708 022. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 108 m of climbing and 93 m of descent; highest point 65 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Springfield.
- Station
- Beaulieu Park, 980 m from the start. Directions TL 739 095
- Bus stops
- Montagu Gardens, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 729 091Louvain Drive, 270 m from the start. Directions TL 729 094
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 600 m from the start. Directions TL 734 087Car park (free), 890 m from the start. Directions TL 739 093Car park, 930 m from the start. Directions TL 740 091
Getting back
The section finishes at Galleywood. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Well Lane, 300 m from the finish. Directions TL 708 025Galleywood Common, 360 m from the finish. Directions TL 704 022West Lawn, 370 m from the finish. Directions TL 710 025
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (56%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
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