Section 31 of 47, Monarch's Way
Sutton Montis to Horsington
10.3 miles (16.6 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 629 247. Finish: ST 698 244. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 333 m of climbing and 324 m of descent; highest point 174 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sutton Montis.
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 620 m from the start. Directions ST 631 253Camelot Parking, 900 m from the start. Directions ST 631 256
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Church Road, 2.6 km away (Directions); Templecombe station, 8.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Horsington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 790 m from the finish. Directions ST 699 236
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, gravel and tracks 11%, grass 7%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 78 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 5.1 miles in.
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