Section 23 of 47, Monarch's Way
Hillesley to Codrington
10.5 miles (16.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 779 897. Finish: ST 727 788. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 266 m of climbing and 223 m of descent; highest point 205 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hillesley.
- Bus stop
- St Giles' Church, 1000 m from the start. Directions ST 769 896
Getting back
The section finishes at Codrington.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Grove Lane, 2.1 km away (Directions); Yate station, 4.5 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 20%, gravel and tracks 9%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (58%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 11 gates.
Steepest climb: about 68 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 1.4 miles in.
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