Section 3 of 11, Shakespeare's Way
Long Compton to Chalford Green
8.6 miles (13.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 288 331. Finish: SP 344 253. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 326 m of climbing and 264 m of descent; highest point 243 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Long Compton.
- Bus stops
- Church, 140 m from the start. Directions SP 287 329Bus stop, 300 m from the start. Directions SP 287 328Compton Court, 360 m from the start. Directions SP 285 333
- Car parks
- Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SP 286 333Car park, 790 m from the start. Directions SP 289 323
Getting back
The section finishes at Chalford Green.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at London Road, 2.1 km away (Directions); Charlbury station, 6 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 27%; the rest (71%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 15 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 93 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 0.8 miles in.
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