Section 1 of 14, Harcamlow Way
Newport to Mallows Green
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 532 341. Finish: TL 482 264. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 203 m of climbing and 162 m of descent; highest point 112 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newport.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at The Old Forge, 1.1 km away (Directions); Newport station, 1.2 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Mallows Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Manuden House, 730 m from the finish. Directions TL 489 268The Village Hall, 730 m from the finish. Directions TL 488 269The Street, 770 m from the finish. Directions TL 489 267
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 18%, earth, rock and mud 17%, gravel and tracks 8%, grass 5%; the rest (51%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 43 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), from the start.
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