Section 7 of 22, Midshires Way
Duffield to Risley
11.7 miles (18.8 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 345 432. Finish: SK 457 356. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 367 m of climbing and 360 m of descent; highest point 143 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Duffield.
- Station
- Duffield, 310 m from the start. Directions SK 346 435
- Bus stops
- Co-op, 30 m from the start. Directions SK 344 432Bus stop, 50 m from the start. Directions SK 344 432Chapel Street, 150 m from the start. Directions SK 344 434
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 240 m from the start. Directions SK 347 433Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions SK 345 436Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions SK 345 436
Getting back
The section finishes at Risley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Risley Park, 40 m from the finish. Directions SK 457 356Risley Hall, 210 m from the finish. Directions SK 459 356
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 34%, paved or flagged 23%, gravel and tracks 23%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 16 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 24 gates, 1 stream crossing, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 0.5 miles in.
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