Section 28 of 47, Monarch's Way
East Harptree to Launcherley
10.9 miles (17.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 556 552. Finish: ST 556 435. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 384 m of climbing and 497 m of descent; highest point 281 m.
Getting there
The section starts at East Harptree.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at The Clock, 1.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Launcherley.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Dulcote, Highfield, 1.4 km away (Directions); Mendip Vale station (heritage railway), 8.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%; the rest (65%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 89 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 7.1 miles in.
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