Section 2 of 4, Stour and Orwell Walk
Nacton to Chelmondiston
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TM 216 398. Finish: TM 206 378. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 130 m of climbing and 142 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Nacton.
- Bus stop
- Primary School, 340 m from the start. Directions TM 219 400
- Car parks
- Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions TM 219 402Car park (free), 620 m from the start. Directions TM 219 393Car park (free), 830 m from the start. Directions TM 219 391
Getting back
The section finishes at Chelmondiston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Forresters Arms, 610 m from the finish. Directions TM 205 371Hill Farm Lane, 620 m from the finish. Directions TM 207 371Red Lion, 660 m from the finish. Directions TM 203 371
Planning the Stour and Orwell Walk
- Planning the whole trail: coastandheaths-nl.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 42%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 3 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 5.1 miles in.
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