Section 10 of 11, Shakespeare's Way
Bourne End to Fulmer
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 890 872. Finish: SU 998 857. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 131 m of climbing and 111 m of descent; highest point 100 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bourne End.
- Station
- Bourne End, 380 m from the start. Directions SU 894 872
- Bus stops
- The Parade, 330 m from the start. Directions SU 892 875The Parade, 400 m from the start. Directions SU 892 876Bourne End Railway Station, 400 m from the start. Directions SU 894 873
- Car parks
- Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions SU 892 875Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SU 892 875Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SU 892 875
Getting back
The section finishes at Fulmer. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Black Horse PH, 40 m from the finish. Directions SU 998 856Old Post Office, 230 m from the finish. Directions TQ 000 858
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, grass 5%; the rest (59%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 12 kissing gates, 12 gates, 1 stream crossing, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 65 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 2 miles in.
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