Section 18 of 22, Midshires Way
Piddington to Old Haversham
10.5 miles (16.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 803 537. Finish: SP 835 427. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 90 m of climbing and 140 m of descent; highest point 130 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Piddington.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at White Hart PH (o/s), 1.3 km away (Directions); Northampton station, 8.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Old Haversham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 670 m from the finish. Directions SP 829 430The Stables, 680 m from the finish. Directions SP 829 430Selkirk Drive, 810 m from the finish. Directions SP 840 421
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 33%, paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 13%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 23 m.
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