Section 8 of 12, National Forest Way
Moira to Rosliston
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 314 157. Finish: SK 242 167. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 124 m of climbing and 142 m of descent; highest point 126 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Moira.
- Stations
- Waterside Station (heritage railway), 500 m from the start. Directions SK 309 157Discovery Station (heritage railway), 580 m from the start. Directions SK 309 160
- Bus stops
- Crossroads, 90 m from the start. Directions SK 314 156Conkers, 230 m from the start. Directions SK 313 159
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 70 m from the start. Directions SK 313 157Car park (free), 80 m from the start. Directions SK 313 157Car park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions SK 313 157
Getting back
The section finishes at Rosliston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- School, 60 m from the finish. Directions SK 243 167School, 150 m from the finish. Directions SK 244 167The Plough, 410 m from the finish. Directions SK 246 165
Planning the National Forest Way
- Planning the whole trail: nationalforest.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%, gravel and tracks 22%; the rest (49%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 3.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Rawdon Arms, Moira: at the start. Seats outside.The Robin Hood, Overseal: 1.8 miles in.
- Café
- The Hub Cafe, Rosliston: 7.9 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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