Section 1 of 4, Thames & Severn Way
Upper Framilode to Brimscombe
11.1 miles (17.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 751 104. Finish: SO 867 023. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 78 m of climbing and 30 m of descent; highest point 58 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Upper Framilode.
- Bus stops
- The Ship Inn, 230 m from the start. Directions SO 751 102Saul Bridge, 450 m from the start. Directions SO 750 099Lea Court Farm, 490 m from the start. Directions SO 755 105
Getting back
The section finishes at Brimscombe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ship Inn, 30 m from the finish. Directions SO 868 023War Memorial, 90 m from the finish. Directions SO 867 024
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 56%, grass 23%, paved or flagged 11%, earth, rock and mud 7%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 3 gates, 4 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
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