Section 2 of 3, Itchen Way
Bishopstoke to Easton
10.9 miles (17.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 464 191. Finish: SU 511 322. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 81 m of climbing and 49 m of descent; highest point 51 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bishopstoke.
- Station
- Eastleigh, 700 m from the start. Directions SU 457 190
- Bus stops
- Recreation Ground, 30 m from the start. Directions SU 464 191Riverside, 240 m from the start. Directions SU 466 191Spring Lane Post Office, 270 m from the start. Directions SU 466 192
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SU 463 192Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SU 465 192Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions SU 466 194
Getting back
The section finishes at Easton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Cricketers, 110 m from the finish. Directions SU 511 321Easton Lane, 760 m from the finish. Directions SU 510 329Martyr Worthy, 820 m from the finish. Directions SU 515 329
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 47%, paved or flagged 25%, gravel and tracks 25%.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 17 kissing gates, 3 gates, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 11 m.
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