Section 1 of 47, Monarch's Way
Worcester to Ladywood
10 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 835 525. Finish: SO 867 609. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 69 m of climbing and 57 m of descent; highest point 53 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Worcester.
- Bus stops
- The Maple Leaf, 340 m from the start. Directions SO 836 528Calgary Drive, 400 m from the start. Directions SO 837 528Westmount Close, 420 m from the start. Directions SO 835 529
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 40 m from the start. Directions SO 835 525Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions SO 834 522Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions SO 836 528
Getting back
The section finishes at Ladywood.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Kennels Lane, 1.2 km away (Directions); Droitwich Spa station, 3.5 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 66%, grass 18%, gravel and tracks 8%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 13 kissing gates, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 7.3 miles in.
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