Section 6 of 22, Midshires Way
Lea Bridge to Duffield
9.7 miles (15.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 310 556. Finish: SK 345 432. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 387 m of climbing and 508 m of descent; highest point 254 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lea Bridge.
- Bus stops
- Lea Cottage, 770 m from the start. Directions SK 316 561Bus stop, 790 m from the start. Directions SK 316 561Mill Lane, 950 m from the start. Directions SK 317 562
- Car parks
- Car park, 620 m from the start. Directions SK 314 561Car park (pay), 630 m from the start. Directions SK 314 561High Peak Junction, 640 m from the start. Directions SK 314 560
Getting back
The section finishes at Duffield. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Duffield, 310 m from the finish. Directions SK 346 435
- Bus stops
- Co-op, 30 m from the finish. Directions SK 344 432Bus stop, 50 m from the finish. Directions SK 344 432Chapel Street, 150 m from the finish. Directions SK 344 434
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 22%, paved or flagged 19%, gravel and tracks 17%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 41 stiles, 12 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 62 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 6.4 miles in.
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