Section 18 of 47, Monarch's Way
Stow-on-the-Wold to Northleach
10.9 miles (17.6 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 191 258. Finish: SP 113 146. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 278 m of climbing and 347 m of descent; highest point 235 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stow-on-the-Wold.
- Bus stops
- Library, 10 m from the start. Directions SP 191 258Coach Stop, 20 m from the start. Directions SP 191 258Police Station, 90 m from the start. Directions SP 191 258
- Car parks
- Market Square (free), 30 m from the start. Directions SP 191 258Car park (free), 40 m from the start. Directions SP 191 257Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions SP 191 257
Getting back
The section finishes at Northleach. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Market Place, 50 m from the finish. Directions SP 113 145Fire Station, 230 m from the finish. Directions SP 111 147
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 25%, grass 17%, gravel and tracks 15%, earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (34%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 17 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 34 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 5.9 miles in.
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