Section 10 of 24, Severn Way
Eyton on Severn to Jackfield
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 573 062. Finish: SJ 685 030. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 175 m of climbing and 197 m of descent; highest point 101 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Eyton on Severn.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Wroxeter Crossroads, 2.7 km away (Directions); Wellington station, 9.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Jackfield. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Jackfield Calcutts Road, 30 m from the finish. Directions SJ 685 030Bus stop, 180 m from the finish. Directions SJ 683 031Bus stop, 200 m from the finish. Directions SJ 683 031
Planning the Severn Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Severn Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 54%, gravel and tracks 10%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 47% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 7 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 3.6 miles in.
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