Section 1 of 11, Shakespeare's Way
Stratford-upon-Avon to Halford
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 200 539. Finish: SP 260 456. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 168 m of climbing and 138 m of descent; highest point 85 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Bus stops
- New Street, 210 m from the start. Directions SP 199 541Old Town, 310 m from the start. Directions SP 199 542Old Town Mews, 460 m from the start. Directions SP 196 541
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 470 m from the start. Directions SP 196 540Church Street (pay), 650 m from the start. Directions SP 200 546Car park, 660 m from the start. Directions SP 194 540
Getting back
The section finishes at Halford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Idlicote Road, 50 m from the finish. Directions SP 260 455Bridge Inn, 90 m from the finish. Directions SP 259 455Idlicote Road, 160 m from the finish. Directions SP 261 455
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 45%, earth, rock and mud 24%, gravel and tracks 11%, grass 5%; the rest (15%) isn't recorded.
About 38% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 11 kissing gates, 15 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 36 m in a kilometre (1 in 28), starting 7.1 miles in.
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