Section 3 of 22, Midshires Way
Fernilee to Chelmorton
11.2 miles (18 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 008 785. Finish: SK 114 702. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 591 m of climbing and 469 m of descent; highest point 468 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Fernilee.
- Car park
- Car park (free), 910 m from the start. Directions SK 016 790
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Kettleshulme, Macclesfield Road / Beech House, 2 km away (Directions); Whaley Bridge station, 3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Chelmorton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 540 m from the finish. Directions SK 111 697Arden Villas, 770 m from the finish. Directions SK 109 708Bus stop, 780 m from the finish. Directions SK 109 708
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, gravel and tracks 32%, grass 18%.
About 43% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 32 gates.
Steepest climb: about 141 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 2.7 miles in.
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