Section 6 of 47, Monarch's Way
Nurton to Chillington Wharf
12 miles (19.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 843 993. Finish: SJ 882 066. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 165 m of climbing and 166 m of descent; highest point 156 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Nurton.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Leasowes Drive, 1.6 km away (Directions); Codsall station, 4.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Chillington Wharf.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Hyde Mill Croft, 1.8 km away (Directions); Codsall station, 3.8 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%, earth, rock and mud 14%; the rest (37%) isn't recorded.
About 46% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 7.1 miles in.
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