Section 8 of 9, Jurassic Way
Gretton to King's Cliffe
12.1 miles (19.5 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 899 942. Finish: SP 997 976. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 221 m of climbing and 248 m of descent; highest point 113 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Gretton.
- Bus stops
- Primary School (near), 230 m from the start. Directions SP 900 940Gretton Village Hall, 280 m from the start. Directions SP 901 943
- Car parks
- Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions SP 900 939Car park, 530 m from the start. Directions SP 902 938
Getting back
The section finishes at King's Cliffe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- 63 West Street (o/s), 650 m from the finish. Directions TL 002 972Clockmakers Cottage (o/s), 840 m from the finish. Directions TL 004 972Middle School (o/s), 880 m from the finish. Directions TL 006 974
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 19%, gravel and tracks 19%; the rest (56%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 41 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 8 miles in.
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