Section 6 of 7, Diamond Way
Nether Westcote to Clapton-on-the-Hill
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 220 205. Finish: SP 162 179. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 215 m of climbing and 199 m of descent; highest point 237 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Nether Westcote.
- Bus stops
- War Memorial, 80 m from the start. Directions SP 220 204Corner Cottage, 130 m from the start. Directions SP 218 205St Francis House, 130 m from the start. Directions SP 218 206
Getting back
The section finishes at Clapton-on-the-Hill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- The White House, 90 m from the finish. Directions SP 163 178
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 13%; the rest (85%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 21 gates.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 1.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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