Section 11 of 26, Macmillan Way
Shenington to Long Compton
10 miles (16.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 371 428. Finish: SP 288 331. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 272 m of climbing and 340 m of descent; highest point 215 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shenington.
- Bus stop
- Green, 20 m from the start. Directions SP 371 428
Getting back
The section finishes at Long Compton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church, 140 m from the finish. Directions SP 287 329Bus stop, 300 m from the finish. Directions SP 287 328Compton Court, 360 m from the finish. Directions SP 285 333
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%, gravel and tracks 8%, grass 7%; the rest (55%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 19 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 69 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 7.6 miles in.
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