Section 5 of 8, John Bunyan Trail
Westoning to Streatley
8.9 miles (14.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 033 325. Finish: TL 070 286. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 243 m of climbing and 169 m of descent; highest point 160 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Westoning.
- Bus stops
- The Chequers, 50 m from the start. Directions TL 033 324Bus stop, 510 m from the start. Directions TL 032 330
- Car park
- Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions TL 031 326
Getting back
The section finishes at Streatley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Streatley Village Hall, 20 m from the finish. Directions TL 070 286Streatley Turn, 380 m from the finish. Directions TL 074 287Streatley Turn, 450 m from the finish. Directions TL 074 285
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: gravel and tracks 44%, paved or flagged 34%, grass 11%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 kissing gates, 8 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 7.1 miles in.
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