Section 8 of 9, Millennium Way
Royal Leamington Spa to Long Itchington
10.3 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 320 656. Finish: SP 412 651. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 155 m of climbing and 137 m of descent; highest point 105 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Royal Leamington Spa.
- Station
- Leamington Spa, 480 m from the start. Directions SP 317 652
- Bus stops
- Spa Centre, 70 m from the start. Directions SP 320 657Police Station, 180 m from the start. Directions SP 319 657Parish Church Stand B, 230 m from the start. Directions SP 319 654
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions SP 320 657Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions SP 320 657Car park (free), 140 m from the start. Directions SP 320 657
Getting back
The section finishes at Long Itchington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Harvester, 70 m from the finish. Directions SP 413 651Church Road, 250 m from the finish. Directions SP 414 652Green Man, 290 m from the finish. Directions SP 409 651
Planning the Millennium Way
- Planning the whole trail: millenniumway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (56%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 9 kissing gates, 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), starting 6 miles in.
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