Section 26 of 47, Monarch's Way
Bristol to Dundry
9.9 miles (15.9 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 589 729. Finish: ST 548 668. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 409 m of climbing and 223 m of descent; highest point 197 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bristol.
- Stations
- Princes Wharf (heritage railway), 710 m from the start. Directions ST 585 722Bristol Temple Meads, 970 m from the start. Directions ST 597 723
- Bus stops
- Baldwin Street, 10 m from the start. Directions ST 589 729Bristol Bridge, 180 m from the start. Directions ST 591 728
- Car parks
- Queen Charlotte Street (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions ST 589 728Mercure Hotel Parking, 230 m from the start. Directions ST 588 731Nelson Street (pay), 290 m from the start. Directions ST 589 731
Getting back
The section finishes at Dundry. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Highridge Road, 610 m from the finish. Directions ST 553 671Dundry Lane, 730 m from the finish. Directions ST 547 675
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 53%, earth, rock and mud 11%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (31%) isn't recorded.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 13 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 112 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 9.2 miles in.
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