Section 7 of 10, Heart of England Way
Henley-in-Arden to Broom
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 150 660. Finish: SP 089 534. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 269 m of climbing and 305 m of descent; highest point 146 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Henley-in-Arden.
- Station
- Henley-in-Arden, 270 m from the start. Directions SP 148 659
- Bus stops
- Three Tuns, 180 m from the start. Directions SP 151 661Tudor Dairies, 230 m from the start. Directions SP 150 657
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions SP 150 660Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions SP 150 660Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions SP 150 660
Getting back
The section finishes at Broom. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 100 m from the finish. Directions SP 089 533Albion Terrace, 350 m from the finish. Directions SP 091 531Turn, 560 m from the finish. Directions SP 095 535
Planning the Heart of England Way
- Planning the whole trail: heartofenglandway.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Heart of England Way (Sigma Press).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 71%, paved or flagged 21%.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 24 stiles, 9 kissing gates, 15 gates, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 59 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 1.9 miles in.
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