Section 7 of 47, Monarch's Way
Chillington Wharf to Bushbury
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 882 066. Finish: SJ 929 032. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 98 m of climbing and 83 m of descent; highest point 141 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chillington Wharf.
- Car park
- Car park (free), 850 m from the start. Directions SJ 882 075
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Hyde Mill Croft, 1.8 km away (Directions); Codsall station, 3.8 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Bushbury. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Underhill Lane / Crematorium, 200 m from the finish. Directions SJ 930 030Bushbury Lane / Crematorium, 210 m from the finish. Directions SJ 927 030
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 43%, paved or flagged 38%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
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