Section 24 of 26, Macmillan Way
Higher Clatcombe to Stockwood
10.2 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 633 191. Finish: ST 589 078. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 233 m of climbing and 325 m of descent; highest point 165 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Higher Clatcombe.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Greenhill, 2.3 km away (Directions); Sherborne station, 3.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Stockwood. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Chetnole, 890 m from the finish. Directions ST 597 075
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 50%, grass 16%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 50% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 51 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 3.4 miles in.
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