Section 13 of 26, Macmillan Way
Stow-on-the-Wold to Stowell
11.3 miles (18.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 196 250. Finish: SP 084 141. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 375 m of climbing and 381 m of descent; highest point 227 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stow-on-the-Wold.
- Bus stops
- Phone Box, 380 m from the start. Directions SP 199 252Fisher House, 430 m from the start. Directions SP 193 253Chamberlayne House, 530 m from the start. Directions SP 192 253
- Car parks
- Car park, 510 m from the start. Directions SP 195 254Car park, 530 m from the start. Directions SP 196 255Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions SP 194 255
Getting back
The section finishes at Stowell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- St Michael's Church, 630 m from the finish. Directions SP 079 138
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 42%, gravel and tracks 25%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 15 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 8.4 miles in.
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