Section 15 of 22, Midshires Way
Draughton to Lower Harlestone
11.2 miles (18.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 755 775. Finish: SP 708 642. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 105 m of climbing and 115 m of descent; highest point 113 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Draughton.
- Car park
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SP 755 774
Getting back
The section finishes at Lower Harlestone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Upper Harlestone Turn, 30 m from the finish. Directions SP 708 642Lower Harlestone Garden Centre, 750 m from the finish. Directions SP 711 636
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 79%, paved or flagged 14%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 7.3 miles in.
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