Section 14 of 47, Monarch's Way
Aston Cantlow to Lower Clopton
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 137 610. Finish: SP 204 564. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 240 m of climbing and 217 m of descent; highest point 119 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aston Cantlow.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Wootton Wawen station, 2.3 km away (Directions); the bus stop at Railway Station, 2.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Lower Clopton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Clopton Road, 630 m from the finish. Directions SP 199 561Talbot Road, 650 m from the finish. Directions SP 201 559Burbage Avenue, 670 m from the finish. Directions SP 198 565
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 41%, paved or flagged 25%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 14 kissing gates, 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 39 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 3.5 miles in.
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