Section 2 of 7, St James' Way
Allbrook to Easton
9.8 miles (15.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 460 210. Finish: SU 511 325. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 62 m of climbing and 36 m of descent; highest point 51 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Allbrook.
- Bus stops
- Allbrook Post Office, 130 m from the start. Directions SU 459 211Rookwood Close, 430 m from the start. Directions SU 456 208Highbridge Farm, 480 m from the start. Directions SU 465 212
- Car parks
- Car park, 440 m from the start. Directions SU 456 212Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SU 455 209Car park, 650 m from the start. Directions SU 455 205
Getting back
The section finishes at Easton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Cricketers, 420 m from the finish. Directions SU 511 321Easton Lane, 450 m from the finish. Directions SU 510 329Martyr Worthy, 600 m from the finish. Directions SU 515 329
Planning the St James' Way
- Planning the whole trail: csj.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: A Pilgrim Guide to St James' Way (Confraternity of St James).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 46%, gravel and tracks 28%, paved or flagged 26%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 17 kissing gates, 4 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 11 m.
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