Section 2 of 9, Jurassic Way
Wardington to Hellidon
11 miles (17.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 491 463. Finish: SP 518 580. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 299 m of climbing and 270 m of descent; highest point 197 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Wardington.
- Bus stops
- Greensward, 120 m from the start. Directions SP 491 461Corner Mount, 350 m from the start. Directions SP 493 459Hare and Hounds, 460 m from the start. Directions SP 490 467
- Car parks
- Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SP 489 463Car park, 440 m from the start. Directions SP 493 458
Getting back
The section finishes at Hellidon.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Church Street, 2.5 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 22%, gravel and tracks 12%; the rest (61%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 3.2 miles in.
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