Section 6 of 9, Jurassic Way
East Farndon to East Carlton
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 716 848. Finish: SP 825 890. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 232 m of climbing and 282 m of descent; highest point 158 m.
Getting there
The section starts at East Farndon.
- Car park
- Car park, 650 m from the start. Directions SP 716 841
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Rochester Gardens, 1.8 km away (Directions); Market Harborough station, 3.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at East Carlton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church Lane (adj), 710 m from the finish. Directions SP 832 889Church Lane (opp), 730 m from the finish. Directions SP 832 889
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, grass 10%; the rest (55%) isn't recorded.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 4.7 miles in.
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