Section 3 of 3, Stone Circles Challenge
Norton Bridge to Yarnfield
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 872 297. Finish: SJ 972 324. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 258 m of climbing and 212 m of descent; highest point 164 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Norton Bridge.
- Bus stops
- New Street, 250 m from the start. Directions SJ 871 299Shallowford Cottages, 440 m from the start. Directions SJ 874 293
- Car parks
- Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SJ 871 298Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SJ 871 299Junction Inn Car Park (free), 350 m from the start. Directions SJ 871 300
Getting back
The section finishes at Yarnfield. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Manor House, 180 m from the finish. Directions SJ 971 323
Planning the Stone Circles Challenge
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Stone Circles (Stone Ramblers).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 28%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (64%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 71 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 7.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Holly Bush Inn, Salt: 6.1 miles in.The Green Man, Milwich: at the finish.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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