Section 6 of 9, Millennium Way
Meriden to Kenilworth
10.4 miles (16.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 239 822. Finish: SP 281 721. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 141 m of climbing and 176 m of descent; highest point 150 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Meriden.
- Bus stops
- Main Rd / Meriden Green, 30 m from the start. Directions SP 240 822Fillongley Rd / Meriden Green Roundabout, 120 m from the start. Directions SP 239 823
- Car parks
- Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SP 238 822Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions SP 241 821Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions SP 244 819
Getting back
The section finishes at Kenilworth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Clarendon Arms, 280 m from the finish. Directions SP 280 723Malthouse Lane, 370 m from the finish. Directions SP 282 724De Montfort Road, 450 m from the finish. Directions SP 281 725
Planning the Millennium Way
- Planning the whole trail: millenniumway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 21%, gravel and tracks 14%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 35 kissing gates, 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 0.3 miles in.
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