Section 8 of 22, Midshires Way
Risley to Ratcliffe-on-Soar
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 457 356. Finish: SK 488 290. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 25 m of climbing and 57 m of descent; highest point 62 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Risley.
- Bus stops
- The Risley Park, 40 m from the start. Directions SK 457 356Risley Hall, 210 m from the start. Directions SK 459 356
- Car parks
- Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions SK 460 356Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions SK 461 355Car park (free), 490 m from the start. Directions SK 461 353
Getting back
The section finishes at Ratcliffe-on-Soar. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Kegworth Road, 750 m from the finish. Directions SK 496 289Kegworth Road, 830 m from the finish. Directions SK 496 288
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 43%, earth, rock and mud 17%, gravel and tracks 10%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 43% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 18 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 6 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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