Section 3 of 14, Harcamlow Way
Barwick to Roydon
9.1 miles (14.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 387 191. Finish: TL 408 104. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 149 m of climbing and 184 m of descent; highest point 93 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Barwick.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Barwick Lane, 2.1 km away (Directions); Ware station, 5.8 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Roydon. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Roydon, 260 m from the finish. Directions TL 406 104
- Bus stops
- Telephone Exchange, 650 m from the finish. Directions TL 408 098Telephone Exchange, 710 m from the finish. Directions TL 407 097Kingsmead Close, 910 m from the finish. Directions TL 407 095
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 42%, earth, rock and mud 34%, grass 10%, paved or flagged 6%.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 2 gates, 2 stream crossings, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 36 m in a kilometre (1 in 28), starting 0.5 miles in.
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