Section 29 of 47, Monarch's Way
Launcherley to Alford
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 556 435. Finish: ST 606 334. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 267 m of climbing and 283 m of descent; highest point 125 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Launcherley.
- Car park
- Car park, 790 m from the start. Directions ST 549 440
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Dulcote, Highfield, 1.4 km away (Directions); Mendip Vale station (heritage railway), 8.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Alford.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: a bus stop, 2.9 km away (Directions); Castle Cary station, 2.9 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, grass 15%; the rest (46%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 85 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 4.1 miles in.
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