Section 10 of 14, Harcamlow Way
Stow-cum-Quy to Cambridge
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 516 601. Finish: TL 449 585. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 29 m of climbing and 35 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stow-cum-Quy.
- Bus stops
- St. Mary's Church, 190 m from the start. Directions TL 515 599Church Farm, 270 m from the start. Directions TL 516 598
- Car parks
- Car park, 440 m from the start. Directions TL 520 602Car park, 700 m from the start. Directions TL 521 606Car park, 720 m from the start. Directions TL 509 598
Getting back
The section finishes at Cambridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Market Street, 30 m from the finish. Directions TL 448 584Christ's College, 180 m from the finish. Directions TL 450 585All Saints Passage, 220 m from the finish. Directions TL 448 587
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, grass 26%, gravel and tracks 22%, earth, rock and mud 8%.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 kissing gates, 8 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
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