Section 9 of 14, Harcamlow Way
Balsham to Stow-cum-Quy
10.5 miles (16.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 586 507. Finish: TL 516 601. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 79 m of climbing and 175 m of descent; highest point 112 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Balsham.
- Bus stops
- May's Avenue, 30 m from the start. Directions TL 586 507May's Avenue, 120 m from the start. Directions TL 585 508West Wratting Road, 300 m from the start. Directions TL 588 506
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 586 506Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions TL 587 508Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TL 588 506
Getting back
The section finishes at Stow-cum-Quy. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- St. Mary's Church, 190 m from the finish. Directions TL 515 599Church Farm, 270 m from the finish. Directions TL 516 598
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 16%, earth, rock and mud 13%, gravel and tracks 12%, paved or flagged 10%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 gates, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 15 m.
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