Section 15 of 47, Monarch's Way
Lower Clopton to Lower Quinton
5.8 miles (9.4 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: SP 204 564. Finish: SP 177 471. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 27 m of climbing and 48 m of descent; highest point 76 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lower Clopton.
- Bus stops
- Clopton Road, 630 m from the start. Directions SP 199 561Talbot Road, 650 m from the start. Directions SP 201 559Burbage Avenue, 670 m from the start. Directions SP 198 565
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 300 m from the start. Directions SP 202 566Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions SP 207 566Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions SP 208 568
Getting back
The section finishes at Lower Quinton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Close, 230 m from the finish. Directions SP 180 471Medical Centre, 290 m from the finish. Directions SP 177 468The Fordway, 340 m from the finish. Directions SP 174 472
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 64%, earth, rock and mud 23%, paved or flagged 6%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 7 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 6 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 7 m.
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