Section 5 of 9, Centenary Way
Park Hill to Wolston
10.5 miles (16.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 302 727. Finish: SP 411 756. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 126 m of climbing and 142 m of descent; highest point 89 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Park Hill.
- Bus stops
- Hidcote Road, 170 m from the start. Directions SP 302 726Thirlestane Close, 180 m from the start. Directions SP 301 725Knowle Hill, 200 m from the start. Directions SP 300 728
- Car parks
- Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SP 301 730Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SP 300 722Car park, 630 m from the start. Directions SP 304 722
Getting back
The section finishes at Wolston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- St Margarets Avenue, 180 m from the finish. Directions SP 411 758Main Street, 210 m from the finish. Directions SP 413 755
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 27%, grass 9%; the rest (63%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 30 kissing gates, 7 gates, 4 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
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