Section 6 of 8, John Bunyan Trail
Streatley to Barton-le-Clay
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 070 286. Finish: TL 086 310. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 169 m of climbing and 248 m of descent; highest point 169 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Streatley.
- Bus stops
- Streatley Village Hall, 20 m from the start. Directions TL 070 286Streatley Turn, 380 m from the start. Directions TL 074 287Streatley Turn, 450 m from the start. Directions TL 074 285
- Car parks
- Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TL 073 286Car park (free), 680 m from the start. Directions TL 075 281
Getting back
The section finishes at Barton-le-Clay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Bull, 460 m from the finish. Directions TL 081 311The Waggon and Horses, 550 m from the finish. Directions TL 081 312
Planning the John Bunyan Trail
- Planning the whole trail: lbramblers.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The John Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, gravel and tracks 13%, grass 12%, paved or flagged 10%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 7 kissing gates, 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 2 miles in.
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