Section 11 of 47, Monarch's Way
Catshill to Tardebigge
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 961 752. Finish: SO 996 693. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 216 m of climbing and 215 m of descent; highest point 179 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Catshill.
- Bus stops
- Cobnall Road, 670 m from the start. Directions SO 961 745Cobnall Road, 780 m from the start. Directions SO 964 744Montgomery Close, 860 m from the start. Directions SO 961 743
- Car parks
- Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions SO 962 756Car park, 830 m from the start. Directions SO 967 757Car park, 1000 m from the start. Directions SO 968 744
Getting back
The section finishes at Tardebigge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Canal Tunnel, 40 m from the finish. Directions SO 996 693Tardebigge Church, 280 m from the finish. Directions SO 998 691Tardebigge Church, 350 m from the finish. Directions SO 998 690
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 57%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 55% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 9 kissing gates, 13 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 44 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 0.2 miles in.
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