Section 2 of 47, Monarch's Way
Ladywood to Rushock
9.6 miles (15.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 867 609. Finish: SO 884 710. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 174 m of climbing and 123 m of descent; highest point 78 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ladywood.
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 120 m from the start. Directions SO 867 610Car park (free), 670 m from the start. Directions SO 861 606
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Kennels Lane, 1.2 km away (Directions); Droitwich Spa station, 3.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Rushock.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Elmley Lovett- The Vicarage, 2.5 km away (Directions); Hartlebury station, 3.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 25%, gravel and tracks 21%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 18 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 22 m.
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