Section 5 of 8, St Edmund Way
Alpheton to Long Melford
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 885 513. Finish: TL 862 453. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 121 m of climbing and 162 m of descent; highest point 89 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Alpheton.
- Bus stops
- Old Bury Road, 200 m from the start. Directions TL 883 512The Green, 650 m from the start. Directions TL 881 508
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions TL 884 514Car park, 960 m from the start. Directions TL 884 504
Getting back
The section finishes at Long Melford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Library, 30 m from the finish. Directions TL 862 453Post Office, 190 m from the finish. Directions TL 862 455
Planning the St Edmund Way
- Planning the whole trail: discoversuffolk.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 38%, grass 15%, gravel and tracks 12%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (28%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), starting 6.5 miles in.
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