Section 4 of 22, Midshires Way
Chelmorton to Pikehall
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 114 702. Finish: SK 185 589. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 62 m of climbing and 92 m of descent; highest point 396 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chelmorton.
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 540 m from the start. Directions SK 111 697Arden Villas, 770 m from the start. Directions SK 109 708Bus stop, 780 m from the start. Directions SK 109 708
Getting back
The section finishes at Pikehall.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Rowsley South station (heritage railway), 9.2 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 91%, paved or flagged 10%.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 gates.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), from the start.
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