Section 10 of 11, Geopark Way
Newent to Birdwood
8.5 miles (13.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 721 260. Finish: SO 743 184. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 369 m of climbing and 377 m of descent; highest point 295 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newent.
- Bus stops
- Library, 30 m from the start. Directions SO 721 259Watery Lane, 50 m from the start. Directions SO 720 259Co-op, 60 m from the start. Directions SO 721 259
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions SO 721 259Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SO 720 259Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SO 723 260
Getting back
The section finishes at Birdwood. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bulley Ln, 280 m from the finish. Directions SO 742 187King's Head, 880 m from the finish. Directions SO 735 188
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 27%, gravel and tracks 20%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 15 gates.
Steepest climb: about 142 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 3.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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