Section 7 of 9, Jurassic Way
East Carlton to Gretton
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 825 890. Finish: SP 899 942. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 197 m of climbing and 186 m of descent; highest point 114 m.
Getting there
The section starts at East Carlton.
- Bus stops
- Church Lane (adj), 710 m from the start. Directions SP 832 889Church Lane (opp), 730 m from the start. Directions SP 832 889
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 730 m from the start. Directions SP 832 893Car park (free), 760 m from the start. Directions SP 832 893Car park (free), 880 m from the start. Directions SP 833 893
Getting back
The section finishes at Gretton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Primary School (near), 230 m from the finish. Directions SP 900 940Gretton Village Hall, 280 m from the finish. Directions SP 901 943
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 47%, paved or flagged 28%, earth, rock and mud 10%.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 5 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 8 miles in.
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