Adventure On Foot

Section 4 of 10, London to Walsingham Camino

LN 102.04

Thaxted to Clare

16.6 miles (26.6 km).

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Up and down

About 204 m of climbing and 250 m of descent; highest point 114 m.

StartHighest point 114 mFinish, 17 miles

Getting there

The section starts at Thaxted.

Bus stops
Church, 10 m from the start. DirectionsChurch, 20 m from the start. DirectionsThe Guildhall, 190 m from the start. Directions
Car parks
Car park, 10 m from the start. DirectionsMargaret Street Long Stay Car Park (free), 200 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 250 m from the start. Directions

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Clare. Stations and bus stops near the finish:

Bus stops
Memorial, 10 m from the finish. DirectionsCommon Street, 290 m from the finish. DirectionsCommon Street, 290 m from the finish. Directions

What to expect

Underfoot: paved or flagged 95%.

About 95% on roads with traffic.

No stiles recorded.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 31 m in a kilometre, 6.6 km in.

From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.

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