Section 2 of 3, Quantock Greenway
Higher Halsway to Over Stowey
10.7 miles (17.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 123 386. Finish: ST 180 381. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 755 m of climbing and 732 m of descent; highest point 319 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Higher Halsway.
- Bus stop
- Halsway Turn, 570 m from the start. Directions ST 122 380
Getting back
The section finishes at Over Stowey.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Pooles Close, 1.8 km away (Directions); Crowcombe Heathfield station (heritage railway), 5.8 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 24%, paved or flagged 18%; the rest (55%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 116 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 7.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Windmill Inn, West Quantoxhead: 2.8 miles in. Food.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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