Section 5 of 8, Ebor Way
Colton to Thorp Arch
9.4 miles (15.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 537 458. Finish: SE 433 459. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 88 m of climbing and 91 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Colton.
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 440 m from the start. Directions SE 533 457
- Car parks
- Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SE 535 458Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SE 535 459Car park, 910 m from the start. Directions SE 529 455
Getting back
The section finishes at Thorp Arch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Boston Spa Bridge Close, 140 m from the finish. Directions SE 433 461Dowkell Lane, 270 m from the finish. Directions SE 433 462Boston Spa Bridge Close, 350 m from the finish. Directions SE 431 456
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, earth, rock and mud 27%, grass 19%, gravel and tracks 13%.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 6 kissing gates, 10 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 15 m.
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