Section 5 of 47, Monarch's Way
Greensforge to Nurton
9.1 miles (14.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 862 880. Finish: SO 843 993. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 107 m of climbing and 37 m of descent; highest point 128 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Greensforge.
- Car parks
- Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SO 864 879Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SO 865 879Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions SO 861 886
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Lodge Lane / Summerhill School, 1.6 km away (Directions); Stourbridge Town station, 5.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Nurton.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Leasowes Drive, 1.6 km away (Directions); Codsall station, 4.5 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 53%, gravel and tracks 25%, paved or flagged 6%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 8.6 miles in.
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