Section 9 of 10, Shakespeare's Avon Way
Lower Moor to Defford
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 975 468. Finish: SO 916 424. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 108 m of climbing and 116 m of descent; highest point 47 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lower Moor.
- Bus stops
- Lower Moor- Chestnut Tree, 550 m from the start. Directions SO 979 472Upper Moor, Upper Moor (W-bound), 670 m from the start. Directions SO 975 475Lower Moor Shelter, 730 m from the start. Directions SO 979 474
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions SO 975 467Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions SO 980 464Car park (free), 940 m from the start. Directions SO 973 477
Getting back
The section finishes at Defford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Harpley Road, 360 m from the finish. Directions SO 913 426Woodmancote Turn, 400 m from the finish. Directions SO 913 427The Paddock, 890 m from the finish. Directions SO 907 425
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 44%; the rest (46%) isn't recorded.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 11 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 33 m in a kilometre (1 in 30), starting 4.9 miles in.
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