Section 5 of 15, Ouse Valley Way
Turvey to Sharnbrook
6.6 miles (10.6 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 938 523. Finish: SP 992 594. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 81 m of climbing and 65 m of descent; highest point 84 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Turvey.
- Bus stop
- Brayfield House, 730 m from the start. Directions SP 931 522
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SP 939 523Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions SP 940 525Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions SP 935 523
Getting back
The section finishes at Sharnbrook. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Village Hall, 30 m from the finish. Directions SP 991 594Bus stop, 30 m from the finish. Directions SP 991 594Pinchmill Close, 70 m from the finish. Directions SP 992 593
Planning the Ouse Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: greatousevalleytrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 57%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 53% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), starting 4.2 miles in.
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