Section 6 of 13, Robin Hood Way
Farnsfield to Halloughton
6.5 miles (10.5 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 645 565. Finish: SK 690 524. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 189 m of climbing and 169 m of descent; highest point 115 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Farnsfield.
- Bus stops
- St Michaels Church, 30 m from the start. Directions SK 645 565St Michaels Church, 120 m from the start. Directions SK 646 565Chapel Lane, 180 m from the start. Directions SK 644 567
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SK 646 567Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SK 645 568Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions SK 644 569
Getting back
The section finishes at Halloughton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Brackenhurst College, 350 m from the finish. Directions SK 694 524Nottingham Road, 610 m from the finish. Directions SK 692 518
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 22%, paved or flagged 21%, earth, rock and mud 19%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 16 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 1 mile in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Dumbles, Southwell: 5.9 miles in, about 300 m off the way.
- Café
- The Cheeky Pig, Farnsfield: at the start.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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