Section 9 of 11, Geopark Way
Hollybush to Newent
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 758 368. Finish: SO 721 260. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 349 m of climbing and 477 m of descent; highest point 190 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hollybush.
- Bus stop
- Worcestershire Way, 80 m from the start. Directions SO 758 368
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 10 m from the start. Directions SO 758 368Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SO 757 368Car park, 800 m from the start. Directions SO 766 367
Getting back
The section finishes at Newent. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Library, 30 m from the finish. Directions SO 721 259Watery Lane, 50 m from the finish. Directions SO 720 259Co-op, 60 m from the finish. Directions SO 721 259
Planning the Geopark Way
- Planning the whole trail: earthheritagetrust.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Geopark Way Guidebook (2nd edition) (Herefordshire & Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, gravel and tracks 12%; the rest (57%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 17 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 23 gates.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 0.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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