Section 1 of 3, Itchen Way
Botany Bay to Bishopstoke
10.6 miles (17.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 447 109. Finish: SU 440 130. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 117 m of climbing and 136 m of descent; highest point 33 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Botany Bay.
- Stations
- Sholing, 30 m from the start. Directions SU 448 109Woolston, 890 m from the start. Directions SU 439 112
- Bus stops
- Sholing Station, 50 m from the start. Directions SU 447 110The Swan, 140 m from the start. Directions SU 448 108
- Car parks
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SU 446 109Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SU 449 107Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions SU 450 111
Getting back
The section finishes at Bishopstoke. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Bitterne, 350 m from the finish. Directions SU 438 133
- Bus stops
- Cobbett Road, 250 m from the finish. Directions SU 440 133Bullar Road, 270 m from the finish. Directions SU 439 133Midanbury Lane, 300 m from the finish. Directions SU 443 132
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 54%, earth, rock and mud 33%, gravel and tracks 9%.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 kissing gates, 1 gate, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 2.6 miles in.
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