Section 5 of 9, Millennium Way
Kingswood to Meriden
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 188 722. Finish: SP 239 822. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 142 m of climbing and 144 m of descent; highest point 116 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kingswood.
- Station
- Lapworth, 650 m from the start. Directions SP 187 715
- Car park
- Car park, 540 m from the start. Directions SP 187 716
Getting back
The section finishes at Meriden. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Main Rd / Meriden Green, 30 m from the finish. Directions SP 240 822Fillongley Rd / Meriden Green Roundabout, 120 m from the finish. Directions SP 239 823
Planning the Millennium Way
- Planning the whole trail: millenniumway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 55%, paved or flagged 23%, earth, rock and mud 9%.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 22 stiles, 15 kissing gates, 5 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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