Section 37 of 47, Monarch's Way
Broughton to Michelmersh
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 308 329. Finish: SU 345 266. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 141 m of climbing and 103 m of descent; highest point 81 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Broughton.
- Bus stops
- Rectory Lane, 20 m from the start. Directions SU 308 329Broughton Square, 50 m from the start. Directions SU 308 329The Pound, 270 m from the start. Directions SU 306 327
- Car parks
- Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions SU 306 329Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions SU 306 329Car park, 380 m from the start. Directions SU 306 332
Getting back
The section finishes at Michelmersh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Michelmersh Bus Shelter, 690 m from the finish. Directions SU 347 259Michelmersh Post Office, 740 m from the finish. Directions SU 346 258Hill View Road, 820 m from the finish. Directions SU 344 258
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 51%, paved or flagged 25%, grass 7%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 kissing gates, 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 41 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 8.6 miles in.
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