Section 5 of 22, Midshires Way
Pikehall to Lea Bridge
10 miles (16.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 185 589. Finish: SK 310 556. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 95 m of climbing and 246 m of descent; highest point 331 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pikehall.
- Car park
- Car park, 710 m from the start. Directions SK 192 587
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Rowsley South station (heritage railway), 9.2 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Lea Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lea Cottage, 770 m from the finish. Directions SK 316 561Bus stop, 790 m from the finish. Directions SK 316 561Mill Lane, 950 m from the finish. Directions SK 317 562
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 95%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 7 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 17 m.
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