Section 8 of 47, Monarch's Way
Bushbury to The Lunt
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 929 032. Finish: SO 966 960. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 127 m of climbing and 143 m of descent; highest point 180 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bushbury.
- Bus stops
- Underhill Lane / Crematorium, 200 m from the start. Directions SJ 930 030Bushbury Lane / Crematorium, 210 m from the start. Directions SJ 927 030
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SJ 930 031Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions SJ 930 030Car park, 260 m from the start. Directions SJ 930 029
Getting back
The section finishes at The Lunt. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- High St / War Memorial, 240 m from the finish. Directions SO 966 958Moxley Rd / Sandwell Avenue, 300 m from the finish. Directions SO 969 959
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 48%, gravel and tracks 31%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 6 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 49 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 0.4 miles in.
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