Section 22 of 47, Monarch's Way
Tetbury to Hillesley
9.8 miles (15.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 891 930. Finish: ST 779 897. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 193 m of climbing and 237 m of descent; highest point 207 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tetbury.
- Bus stops
- The Chipping Car Park, 170 m from the start. Directions ST 891 932Newsagent, 230 m from the start. Directions ST 889 932Bank, 270 m from the start. Directions ST 889 932
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. Directions ST 891 930Car park, 10 m from the start. Directions ST 891 930Car park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions ST 891 931
Getting back
The section finishes at Hillesley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- St Giles' Church, 1000 m from the finish. Directions ST 769 896
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 45%, paved or flagged 35%, earth, rock and mud 16%.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 15 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 59 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 6.7 miles in.
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