Section 5 of 26, Macmillan Way
Stamford to Whitwell
10.7 miles (17.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TF 029 071. Finish: SK 924 085. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 256 m of climbing and 201 m of descent; highest point 98 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stamford.
- Station
- Stamford, 460 m from the start. Directions TF 029 066
- Bus stops
- All Saints' Place, 90 m from the start. Directions TF 028 071Stamford Bus Station, 120 m from the start. Directions TF 028 070St Marys Medical Centre, 240 m from the start. Directions TF 031 069
- Car parks
- The Crown Car Park, 100 m from the start. Directions TF 028 072Short Stay Car Park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions TF 028 069Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions TF 030 072
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitwell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- The Noel, 250 m from the finish. Directions SK 926 087
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%, grass 13%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 4 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 1.3 miles in.
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