Section 35 of 47, Monarch's Way
Great Wishford to Ford
8.3 miles (13.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 079 355. Finish: SU 166 337. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 198 m of climbing and 206 m of descent; highest point 147 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Great Wishford.
- Bus stops
- St Giles Church, 70 m from the start. Directions SU 080 354Grovely Cottages, 330 m from the start. Directions SU 079 351Stoford Bridge, 340 m from the start. Directions SU 083 355
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SU 077 354Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions SU 083 350
Getting back
The section finishes at Ford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Hurdcott Lane, 470 m from the finish. Directions SU 171 337Winterbourne Earls School, 670 m from the finish. Directions SU 172 341Broken Cross, 800 m from the finish. Directions SU 168 330
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 19%, grass 19%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 0.3 miles in.
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