Section 1 of 9, Jurassic Way
Banbury to Wardington
8.9 miles (14.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 458 407. Finish: SP 491 463. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 191 m of climbing and 141 m of descent; highest point 162 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Banbury.
- Station
- Banbury, 380 m from the start. Directions SP 461 404
- Bus stop
- Bus Station, 30 m from the start. Directions SP 459 406
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions SP 459 407Car park (pay), 120 m from the start. Directions SP 458 406Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SP 458 408
Getting back
The section finishes at Wardington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Greensward, 120 m from the finish. Directions SP 491 461Corner Mount, 350 m from the finish. Directions SP 493 459Hare and Hounds, 460 m from the finish. Directions SP 490 467
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 14%, gravel and tracks 13%; the rest (72%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 40 m in a kilometre (1 in 25), starting 7.2 miles in.
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