Section 6 of 9, Centenary Way
Wolston to Shilton
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 411 756. Finish: SP 400 833. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 101 m of climbing and 80 m of descent; highest point 119 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Wolston.
- Bus stops
- St Margarets Avenue, 180 m from the start. Directions SP 411 758Main Street, 210 m from the start. Directions SP 413 755
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SP 412 755Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SP 410 757Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SP 410 757
Getting back
The section finishes at Shilton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Rose and Castle, 190 m from the finish. Directions SP 398 834Grove Road, 430 m from the finish. Directions SP 396 832Garage, 430 m from the finish. Directions SP 396 832
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, gravel and tracks 25%; the rest (34%) isn't recorded.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 13 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), starting 6.2 miles in.
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