Section 5 of 9, Jurassic Way
Elkington to East Farndon
10.3 miles (16.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 624 765. Finish: SP 716 848. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 202 m of climbing and 186 m of descent; highest point 180 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Elkington.
- Bus stop
- Haygates Lodge, 240 m from the start. Directions SP 622 766
Getting back
The section finishes at East Farndon.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Rochester Gardens, 1.8 km away (Directions); Market Harborough station, 3.7 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 21%; the rest (79%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 1.3 miles in.
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