Section 2 of 5, Samaritans Way South West
Parchey to Yarley
4.8 miles (7.7 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: ST 499 399. Finish: ST 499 447. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 49 m of climbing and 8 m of descent; highest point 50 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Parchey.
- Bus stops
- Underwood Road, 250 m from the start. Directions ST 501 397Avalon Estate, 330 m from the start. Directions ST 502 400Avalon Estate, 390 m from the start. Directions ST 503 400
- Car parks
- Car park, 790 m from the start. Directions ST 499 391St. John's Square (pay), 830 m from the start. Directions ST 499 390Car park, 850 m from the start. Directions ST 496 391
Getting back
The section finishes at Yarley.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Polsham Junction, 2.6 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 76%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 76% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 44 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 4.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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