Section 17 of 24, Severn Way
Tewkesbury to Sandhurst
9.7 miles (15.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 892 329. Finish: SO 818 226. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 55 m of climbing and 57 m of descent; highest point 40 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tewkesbury.
- Bus stops
- Anchor, 160 m from the start. Directions SO 893 330Boots, 200 m from the start. Directions SO 893 330Oldbury Road, 200 m from the start. Directions SO 894 328
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 20 m from the start. Directions SO 892 329Car park (pay), 30 m from the start. Directions SO 892 329Back of Avon Car Park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions SO 892 328
Getting back
The section finishes at Sandhurst. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Hill View, 970 m from the finish. Directions SO 827 223
Planning the Severn Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Severn Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 26%, paved or flagged 12%; the rest (59%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 23 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 9 gates.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 6 miles in.
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