Section 2 of 10, Shakespeare's Avon Way
Clay Coton to Church Lawford
10.9 miles (17.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 593 769. Finish: SP 452 763. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 148 m of climbing and 166 m of descent; highest point 120 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Clay Coton.
- Bus stops
- Willow Farm Cottages, 20 m from the start. Directions SP 593 769Clay Coton Road End, 740 m from the start. Directions SP 592 761
- Car park
- Car park, 970 m from the start. Directions SP 600 776
Getting back
The section finishes at Church Lawford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church Road, 340 m from the finish. Directions SP 449 762Church Lawford Village, 340 m from the finish. Directions SP 449 763School Street, 450 m from the finish. Directions SP 448 761
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, earth, rock and mud 24%; the rest (39%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 15 kissing gates, 18 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 24 m.
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