Section 20 of 47, Monarch's Way
Rendcomb to Coates
9.4 miles (15.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 028 099. Finish: SO 979 000. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 127 m of climbing and 223 m of descent; highest point 212 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rendcomb.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Rendcomb College, 1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Coates. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Glebe House, 670 m from the finish. Directions SO 977 006Memorial, 820 m from the finish. Directions SO 978 008The Rectory, 860 m from the finish. Directions SO 975 008
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 62%, paved or flagged 26%, gravel and tracks 6%.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 25 m in a kilometre (1 in 40), starting 7.8 miles in.
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