Section 6 of 26, Macmillan Way
Whitwell to Manton
6.8 miles (11 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 924 085. Finish: SK 875 044. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 140 m of climbing and 106 m of descent; highest point 144 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Whitwell.
- Bus stop
- The Noel, 250 m from the start. Directions SK 926 087
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 270 m from the start. Directions SK 923 083Car park (pay), 330 m from the start. Directions SK 923 082
Getting back
The section finishes at Manton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Cemetery Lane, 280 m from the finish. Directions SK 878 044Stocks Hill, 540 m from the finish. Directions SK 880 045
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 51%, grass 26%, gravel and tracks 20%.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 4.7 miles in.
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