Section 3 of 9, Centenary Way
Harbury to Royal Leamington Spa
8 miles (12.8 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 373 599. Finish: SP 315 656. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 54 m of climbing and 126 m of descent; highest point 121 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Harbury.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 120 m from the start. Directions SP 372 599Harbury Supermarket, 140 m from the start. Directions SP 372 599Ivy Lane, 180 m from the start. Directions SP 373 597
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SP 373 600Car park (free), 270 m from the start. Directions SP 372 597
Getting back
The section finishes at Royal Leamington Spa. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Leamington Spa, 450 m from the finish. Directions SP 317 652
- Bus stops
- Dormer Place, 80 m from the finish. Directions SP 314 656Victoria Street, 240 m from the finish. Directions SP 313 654
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, earth, rock and mud 30%, gravel and tracks 14%; the rest (15%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 5 gates, 4 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 15 m.
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