Section 9 of 9, Millennium Way
Long Itchington to Priors Hardwick
7.1 miles (11.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 412 651. Finish: SP 475 557. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 146 m of climbing and 71 m of descent; highest point 157 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Long Itchington.
- Bus stops
- Harvester, 70 m from the start. Directions SP 413 651Church Road, 250 m from the start. Directions SP 414 652Green Man, 290 m from the start. Directions SP 409 651
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SP 411 651Car park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions SP 415 652Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions SP 409 651
Getting back
The section finishes at Priors Hardwick. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Crossroads, 270 m from the finish. Directions SP 475 559Church End, 640 m from the finish. Directions SP 473 563
Planning the Millennium Way
- Planning the whole trail: millenniumway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 15%, gravel and tracks 14%; the rest (66%) isn't recorded.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 4.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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