Section 38 of 47, Monarch's Way
Michelmersh to Yarner's Green
10.4 miles (16.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 345 266. Finish: SU 465 247. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 208 m of climbing and 222 m of descent; highest point 89 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Michelmersh.
- Bus stops
- Michelmersh Bus Shelter, 690 m from the start. Directions SU 347 259Michelmersh Post Office, 740 m from the start. Directions SU 346 258Hill View Road, 820 m from the start. Directions SU 344 258
- Car park
- Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions SU 341 266
Getting back
The section finishes at Yarner's Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Shawford, 740 m from the finish. Directions SU 472 249
- Bus stops
- South Down, 90 m from the finish. Directions SU 466 246South Down, 170 m from the finish. Directions SU 467 247Highways Road, 430 m from the finish. Directions SU 464 242
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 29%, paved or flagged 29%, gravel and tracks 15%, grass 7%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 22 gates, 2 stream crossings, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 37 m in a kilometre (1 in 27), starting 5 miles in.
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