Section 3 of 7, Diamond Way
Blockley to Ebrington
7.6 miles (12.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 162 350. Finish: SP 184 399. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 262 m of climbing and 286 m of descent; highest point 241 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Blockley.
- Bus stops
- War Memorial, 180 m from the start. Directions SP 164 350St George's Hall, 220 m from the start. Directions SP 163 352Village Green, 320 m from the start. Directions SP 165 350
- Car park
- Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SP 163 352
Getting back
The section finishes at Ebrington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Tree & War Memorial, 30 m from the finish. Directions SP 184 400The Tree Opp War Memorial, 40 m from the finish. Directions SP 184 400Village Hall, 210 m from the finish. Directions SP 184 401
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 25%, gravel and tracks 20%, earth, rock and mud 16%, paved or flagged 9%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 14 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 9 gates.
Steepest climb: about 83 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 0.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Bakers Arms, Broad Campden: 2.4 miles in.Royal British Legion, Chipping Campden: 3.8 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
- Café
- The Bantam Tea Rooms, Chipping Campden: 3.8 miles in, about 300 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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