Section 5 of 7, Diamond Way
Evenlode to Nether Westcote
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 223 290. Finish: SP 220 205. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 249 m of climbing and 181 m of descent; highest point 192 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Evenlode.
- Bus stop
- The Green, 50 m from the start. Directions SP 224 291
Getting back
The section finishes at Nether Westcote. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- War Memorial, 80 m from the finish. Directions SP 220 204Corner Cottage, 130 m from the finish. Directions SP 218 205St Francis House, 130 m from the finish. Directions SP 218 206
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 28%, earth, rock and mud 5%; the rest (65%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 11 kissing gates, 17 gates.
Steepest climb: about 64 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 9.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Kings Head, Bledington: 7.4 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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