Section 19 of 47, Monarch's Way
Northleach to Rendcomb
9.7 miles (15.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 113 145. Finish: SP 028 099. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 297 m of climbing and 247 m of descent; highest point 228 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Northleach.
- Bus stops
- Market Place, 20 m from the start. Directions SP 113 145Tannery Lane, 230 m from the start. Directions SP 115 144Fire Station, 290 m from the start. Directions SP 111 147
- Car parks
- The Green (free), 50 m from the start. Directions SP 113 145Market Place (free), 70 m from the start. Directions SP 113 146Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions SP 114 145
Getting back
The section finishes at Rendcomb.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Rendcomb College, 1 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 21%, earth, rock and mud 20%, paved or flagged 18%, grass 17%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 14 gates.
Steepest climb: about 92 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 5.3 miles in.
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