Section 22 of 22, Midshires Way
Stone to Hempton Wainhill
10.5 miles (17 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 783 123. Finish: SP 770 012. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 141 m of climbing and 91 m of descent; highest point 159 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stone.
- Bus stops
- Crossroads, 110 m from the start. Directions SP 782 122Village Hall, 140 m from the start. Directions SP 784 123Long Furlong, 570 m from the start. Directions SP 778 121
- Car parks
- War Memorial Recreation Ground Car Park, 310 m from the start. Directions SP 786 121Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions SP 787 122Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions SP 788 123
Getting back
The section finishes at Hempton Wainhill.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at High Street, 1.3 km away (Directions); Chinnor station (heritage railway), 1.5 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 49%; the rest (47%) isn't recorded.
About 49% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 43 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 10.1 miles in.
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