Section 3 of 3, STOOP - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path
Graveley to Whitwell
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 231 278. Finish: TL 189 215. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 215 m of climbing and 194 m of descent; highest point 147 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Graveley.
- Bus stops
- The Waggon and Horses PH, 20 m from the start. Directions TL 231 278The Waggon and Horses PH, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 231 277Graveley Road, 680 m from the start. Directions TL 231 271
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 231 277Car park, 810 m from the start. Directions TL 230 270Car park, 860 m from the start. Directions TL 230 270
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitwell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- South Lodge, 320 m from the finish. Directions TL 192 217War Memorial, 630 m from the finish. Directions TL 187 210
Planning the STOOP - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: nhrg.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 59%, paved or flagged 21%, gravel and tracks 20%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 6.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The George Graveley: at the start.The Wagon and Horses, Graveley: at the start.The Rusty Gun, Redcoats Green: 6.1 miles in.The Green Man, Great Wymondley: 1.8 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Strathmore Arms, St Paul's Walden: 8.3 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
- Café
- Coots Corner Cafe and Fishery, Hill View: 2.4 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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