Section 2 of 11, Shakespeare's Way
Halford to Long Compton
11 miles (17.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 260 456. Finish: SP 288 331. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 280 m of climbing and 240 m of descent; highest point 202 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Halford.
- Bus stops
- Idlicote Road, 50 m from the start. Directions SP 260 455Bridge Inn, 90 m from the start. Directions SP 259 455Idlicote Road, 160 m from the start. Directions SP 261 455
- Car park
- Car park (free), 370 m from the start. Directions SP 262 459
Getting back
The section finishes at Long Compton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church, 140 m from the finish. Directions SP 287 329Bus stop, 300 m from the finish. Directions SP 287 328Compton Court, 360 m from the finish. Directions SP 285 333
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, gravel and tracks 14%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 16 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 13 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 82 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 8.9 miles in.
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