Section 2 of 4, North Worcestershire Path
Cookley to Broome
12.8 miles (20.6 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 852 809. Finish: SO 786 754. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 421 m of climbing and 442 m of descent; highest point 198 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cookley.
- Bus stop
- Kinver Lane, 390 m from the start. Directions SO 848 809
- Car parks
- Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions SO 856 810Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions SO 857 813
Getting back
The section finishes at Broome. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Bewdley (heritage railway), 530 m from the finish. Directions SO 792 753
- Bus stops
- Load Street (Eastbound), 30 m from the finish. Directions SO 786 753Load Street (Westbound), 40 m from the finish. Directions SO 786 753Viaduct, 360 m from the finish. Directions SO 790 754
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 21%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (69%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 13 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 109 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 5 miles in.
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