Section 4 of 9, Jurassic Way
Ashby St Ledgers to Elkington
10.5 miles (17 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 572 681. Finish: SP 624 765. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 265 m of climbing and 271 m of descent; highest point 213 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ashby St Ledgers.
- Car park
- Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions SP 569 681
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at White Horse, 2.2 km away (Directions); Long Buckby station, 5.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Elkington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Haygates Lodge, 240 m from the finish. Directions SP 622 766
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 20%, grass 17%; the rest (63%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 8.8 miles in.
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