Section 9 of 9, Centenary Way
Monwode Lea to Bodymoor Heath
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 262 923. Finish: SP 204 959. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 76 m of climbing and 128 m of descent; highest point 120 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Monwode Lea.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Bray Bank, 1.6 km away (Directions); Coleshill Parkway station, 6.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Bodymoor Heath. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Church, 650 m from the finish. Directions SP 198 962
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, gravel and tracks 33%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 38% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 5 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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