Section 40 of 47, Monarch's Way
Belmore to Coombe
10 miles (16.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 564 215. Finish: SU 659 202. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 352 m of climbing and 285 m of descent; highest point 208 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Belmore.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Botley station, 9.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Coombe.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at East Meon Primary School, 2.7 km away (Directions); Petersfield station, 9 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 42%, paved or flagged 33%, earth, rock and mud 11%, grass 6%.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 13 gates.
Steepest climb: about 99 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 7.7 miles in.
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