Section 17 of 26, Macmillan Way
Westonbirt to Castle Combe
11.8 miles (19.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 861 906. Finish: ST 841 771. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 190 m of climbing and 236 m of descent; highest point 145 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Westonbirt.
- Bus stop
- Hare and Hounds Hotel, 320 m from the start. Directions ST 863 904
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions ST 861 905Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions ST 861 903
Getting back
The section finishes at Castle Combe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 30 m from the finish. Directions ST 841 771Bus stop, 650 m from the finish. Directions ST 847 775Bus stop, 760 m from the finish. Directions ST 849 773
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, earth, rock and mud 23%, grass 15%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 10 gates, 3 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 9.8 miles in.
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