Section 22 of 26, Macmillan Way
Redlynch Cross to Castle Cary
6.6 miles (10.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 702 334. Finish: ST 640 323. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 199 m of climbing and 269 m of descent; highest point 161 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Redlynch Cross.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Bruton station, 2 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Castle Cary. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Horsepond, 130 m from the finish. Directions ST 640 322Bus stop, 160 m from the finish. Directions ST 640 322Bus stop, 440 m from the finish. Directions ST 639 327
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 46% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 2.2 miles in.
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