Section 8 of 14, Harcamlow Way
Ashdon to Balsham
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 589 421. Finish: TL 586 507. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 203 m of climbing and 171 m of descent; highest point 111 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ashdon.
- Bus stops
- Rose & Crown, 240 m from the start. Directions TL 586 421Carters Croft, 300 m from the start. Directions TL 588 424
- Car parks
- Car park, 740 m from the start. Directions TL 594 425Car park (free), 960 m from the start. Directions TL 580 416
Getting back
The section finishes at Balsham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- May's Avenue, 30 m from the finish. Directions TL 586 507May's Avenue, 120 m from the finish. Directions TL 585 508West Wratting Road, 300 m from the finish. Directions TL 588 506
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 16%, earth, rock and mud 8%, grass 7%; the rest (69%) isn't recorded.
About 16% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 1 gate, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 25 m in a kilometre (1 in 40), from the start.
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