Section 18 of 24, Severn Way
Sandhurst to Elmore
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 818 226. Finish: SO 792 153. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 25 m of climbing and 27 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sandhurst.
- Bus stop
- Hill View, 970 m from the start. Directions SO 827 223
- Car park
- Car park, 930 m from the start. Directions SO 828 227
Getting back
The section finishes at Elmore. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Elmore Farm, 510 m from the finish. Directions SO 787 151Stonebench Turn, 720 m from the finish. Directions SO 790 146
Planning the Severn Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Severn Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 22%; the rest (79%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 6 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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