Section 1 of 10, Shakespeare's Avon Way
Naseby to Clay Coton
9.3 miles (15 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 689 781. Finish: SP 593 769. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 88 m of climbing and 174 m of descent; highest point 191 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Naseby.
- Car parks
- Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions SP 688 781Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions SP 691 781Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions SP 693 784
Getting back
The section finishes at Clay Coton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Willow Farm Cottages, 20 m from the finish. Directions SP 593 769Clay Coton Road End, 740 m from the finish. Directions SP 592 761
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 48%; the rest (52%) isn't recorded.
About 48% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 9 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 22 m.
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