Section 11 of 12, National Forest Way
Rangemore to Yoxall
7.5 miles (12 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 179 230. Finish: SK 142 188. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 110 m of climbing and 185 m of descent; highest point 137 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rangemore.
- Bus stop
- All Saints School, 70 m from the start. Directions SK 180 229
- Car park
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SK 181 230
Getting back
The section finishes at Yoxall. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Crown PH, 30 m from the finish. Directions SK 142 187Telephone Exchange, 640 m from the finish. Directions SK 139 182
Planning the National Forest Way
- Planning the whole trail: nationalforest.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 40%, gravel and tracks 11%; the rest (49%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 25 m in a kilometre (1 in 40), starting 3.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Golden Cup, Yoxall: 7.3 miles in. Food, seats outside.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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