Section 16 of 22, Midshires Way
Lower Harlestone to Gayton
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 708 642. Finish: SP 703 545. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 173 m of climbing and 138 m of descent; highest point 138 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lower Harlestone.
- Bus stops
- Upper Harlestone Turn, 30 m from the start. Directions SP 708 642Lower Harlestone Garden Centre, 750 m from the start. Directions SP 711 636
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SP 706 644Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SP 710 637Car park (free), 580 m from the start. Directions SP 711 637
Getting back
The section finishes at Gayton.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Wood Cottage, 2.2 km away (Directions); Northampton station, 7.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 65%, gravel and tracks 14%, grass 13%, earth, rock and mud 7%.
About 65% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 43 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 9.2 miles in.
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