Section 3 of 4, North Worcestershire Path
Broome to Cofton Hackett
6.8 miles (10.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 943 800. Finish: SP 002 752. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 340 m of climbing and 441 m of descent; highest point 315 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Broome.
- Bus stop
- Nimmings Turn, 540 m from the start. Directions SO 940 805
- Car parks
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SO 943 802Walton Hill Car Park (S), 190 m from the start. Directions SO 942 802Walton Hill Car Park (N) (free), 270 m from the start. Directions SO 942 803
Getting back
The section finishes at Cofton Hackett. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Reservoir Road, 170 m from the finish. Directions SP 001 753Rednal Island, 600 m from the finish. Directions SP 000 758Oakfield Dr / Middle Drive, 610 m from the finish. Directions SP 005 757
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 27%, gravel and tracks 13%, earth, rock and mud 12%, grass 10%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 10 kissing gates, 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 104 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 1.4 miles in.
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