Section 8 of 10, Shakespeare's Avon Way
Offenham to Lower Moor
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 054 464. Finish: SO 975 468. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 88 m of climbing and 99 m of descent; highest point 57 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Offenham.
- Station
- Station (heritage railway), 930 m from the start. Directions SP 045 462
- Bus stops
- Offenham-Maypole, 110 m from the start. Directions SP 053 464Bus stop, 240 m from the start. Directions SP 053 462Bus stop, 250 m from the start. Directions SP 053 462
- Car parks
- Car park, 860 m from the start. Directions SP 058 457Car park, 880 m from the start. Directions SP 059 457
Getting back
The section finishes at Lower Moor. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lower Moor- Chestnut Tree, 550 m from the finish. Directions SO 979 472Upper Moor, Upper Moor (W-bound), 670 m from the finish. Directions SO 975 475Lower Moor Shelter, 730 m from the finish. Directions SO 979 474
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 55%; the rest (41%) isn't recorded.
About 48% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 36 m in a kilometre (1 in 28), starting 3.6 miles in.
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