Section 13 of 47, Monarch's Way
Astwood Bank to Aston Cantlow
11.2 miles (18.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 043 620. Finish: SP 137 610. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 208 m of climbing and 294 m of descent; highest point 142 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Astwood Bank.
- Bus stops
- The Bell Inn, 20 m from the start. Directions SP 043 620Avenue Road (for Ridgeway Middle School), 90 m from the start. Directions SP 042 620Retreat Street, 90 m from the start. Directions SP 043 621
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 380 m from the start. Directions SP 044 624Car park (free), 390 m from the start. Directions SP 042 624
Getting back
The section finishes at Aston Cantlow.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Wootton Wawen station, 2.3 km away (Directions); the bus stop at Railway Station, 2.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 59%, paved or flagged 40%.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 12 gates.
Steepest climb: about 38 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 9.2 miles in.
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