Section 23 of 26, Macmillan Way
Castle Cary to Higher Clatcombe
10.7 miles (17.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 640 323. Finish: ST 633 191. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 357 m of climbing and 275 m of descent; highest point 165 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Castle Cary.
- Bus stops
- The Horsepond, 130 m from the start. Directions ST 640 322Bus stop, 160 m from the start. Directions ST 640 322Bus stop, 440 m from the start. Directions ST 639 327
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions ST 640 323Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions ST 640 323Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions ST 640 323
Getting back
The section finishes at Higher Clatcombe.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Greenhill, 2.3 km away (Directions); Sherborne station, 3.1 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%, grass 9%; the rest (60%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 76 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 10.3 miles in.
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