Section 26 of 26, Macmillan Way
Maiden Newton to Abbotsbury
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SY 597 977. Finish: SY 559 846. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 518 m of climbing and 609 m of descent; highest point 197 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Maiden Newton.
- Station
- Maiden Newton, 370 m from the start. Directions SY 599 980
- Car parks
- Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions SY 598 979Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SY 598 979Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions SY 599 979
Getting back
The section finishes at Abbotsbury.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at West Street, 1.2 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 19%, earth, rock and mud 8%, grass 6%; the rest (65%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 10 gates.
Steepest climb: about 100 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 7 miles in.
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