Section 12 of 47, Monarch's Way
Tardebigge to Astwood Bank
9.2 miles (14.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 996 693. Finish: SP 043 620. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 220 m of climbing and 225 m of descent; highest point 163 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tardebigge.
- Bus stops
- Canal Tunnel, 40 m from the start. Directions SO 996 693Tardebigge Church, 280 m from the start. Directions SO 998 691Tardebigge Church, 350 m from the start. Directions SO 998 690
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 230 m from the start. Directions SO 996 691Car park, 390 m from the start. Directions SO 995 690Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions SP 001 688
Getting back
The section finishes at Astwood Bank. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Bell Inn, 20 m from the finish. Directions SP 043 620Avenue Road (for Ridgeway Middle School), 90 m from the finish. Directions SP 042 620Retreat Street, 90 m from the finish. Directions SP 043 621
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 49%, paved or flagged 17%, earth, rock and mud 11%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 6 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 8.3 miles in.
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