Section 18 of 26, Macmillan Way
Castle Combe to South Wraxall
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 841 771. Finish: ST 832 647. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 314 m of climbing and 314 m of descent; highest point 142 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Castle Combe.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 30 m from the start. Directions ST 841 771Bus stop, 650 m from the start. Directions ST 847 775Bus stop, 760 m from the start. Directions ST 849 773
- Car park
- Car park (pay), 670 m from the start. Directions ST 845 777
Getting back
The section finishes at South Wraxall. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 630 m from the finish. Directions ST 833 641
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 26%, grass 16%, earth, rock and mud 15%, gravel and tracks 13%; the rest (31%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 17 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 10 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 90 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 7.2 miles in.
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