Section 24 of 47, Monarch's Way
Codrington to Bitton
9.1 miles (14.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 727 788. Finish: ST 681 694. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 146 m of climbing and 242 m of descent; highest point 120 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Codrington.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Grove Lane, 2.1 km away (Directions); Yate station, 4.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Bitton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Avon Riverside (heritage railway), 820 m from the finish. Directions ST 682 686
- Bus stops
- The White Hart, 240 m from the finish. Directions ST 681 696The White Hart, 290 m from the finish. Directions ST 680 696Brewery Hill, 340 m from the finish. Directions ST 685 693
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, grass 22%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 16 stiles, 9 kissing gates, 19 gates.
Steepest climb: about 58 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 7.7 miles in.
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