Section 3 of 10, Shakespeare's Avon Way
Church Lawford to Bubbenhall
8.3 miles (13.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 452 763. Finish: SP 363 727. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 66 m of climbing and 82 m of descent; highest point 88 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Church Lawford.
- Bus stops
- Church Road, 340 m from the start. Directions SP 449 762Church Lawford Village, 340 m from the start. Directions SP 449 763School Street, 450 m from the start. Directions SP 448 761
- Car parks
- for Old Smithy, 320 m from the start. Directions SP 449 763Village Hall Car Park, 400 m from the start. Directions SP 448 763
Getting back
The section finishes at Bubbenhall. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Three Horseshoes, 360 m from the finish. Directions SP 362 724
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%; the rest (64%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 3 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 14 m.
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