Section 4 of 9, Centenary Way
Royal Leamington Spa to Park Hill
10.3 miles (16.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 315 656. Finish: SP 302 727. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 166 m of climbing and 127 m of descent; highest point 91 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Royal Leamington Spa.
- Station
- Leamington Spa, 450 m from the start. Directions SP 317 652
- Bus stops
- Dormer Place, 80 m from the start. Directions SP 314 656Victoria Street, 240 m from the start. Directions SP 313 654
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 90 m from the start. Directions SP 316 656Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions SP 316 657Car park (pay), 130 m from the start. Directions SP 314 657
Getting back
The section finishes at Park Hill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Hidcote Road, 170 m from the finish. Directions SP 302 726Thirlestane Close, 180 m from the finish. Directions SP 301 725Knowle Hill, 200 m from the finish. Directions SP 300 728
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 51%, gravel and tracks 20%, earth, rock and mud 6%, grass 6%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 kissing gates, 10 gates, 7 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 2.1 miles in.
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