Section 3 of 9, Jurassic Way
Hellidon to Ashby St Ledgers
8.9 miles (14.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 518 580. Finish: SP 572 681. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 236 m of climbing and 268 m of descent; highest point 173 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hellidon.
- Car park
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions SP 518 580
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Church Street, 2.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Ashby St Ledgers.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at White Horse, 2.2 km away (Directions); Long Buckby station, 5.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%; the rest (71%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 43 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 2.2 miles in.
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