Section 17 of 47, Monarch's Way
Blockley to Stow-on-the-Wold
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 163 348. Finish: SP 191 258. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 337 m of climbing and 260 m of descent; highest point 256 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Blockley.
- Bus stops
- War Memorial, 180 m from the start. Directions SP 164 350Village Green, 210 m from the start. Directions SP 165 350St George's Hall, 350 m from the start. Directions SP 163 352
- Car park
- Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions SP 163 352
Getting back
The section finishes at Stow-on-the-Wold. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Library, 10 m from the finish. Directions SP 191 258Coach Stop, 20 m from the finish. Directions SP 191 258Police Station, 90 m from the finish. Directions SP 191 258
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%; the rest (61%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 24 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 94 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 0.4 miles in.
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