Section 4 of 28, Trans-Pennine Trail
Gateacre to Runcorn
9.8 miles (15.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 429 878. Finish: SJ 511 836. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 66 m of climbing and 90 m of descent; highest point 38 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Gateacre.
- Bus stops
- BELLE VALE ROAD/LEE VALE ROAD, 70 m from the start. Directions SJ 429 878BELLE VALE ROAD/BELLE VUE ROAD, 70 m from the start. Directions SJ 429 878BELLE VALE ROAD/GATEACRE BROW, 160 m from the start. Directions SJ 428 877
- Car parks
- Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions SJ 428 876Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SJ 430 875Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SJ 429 875
Getting back
The section finishes at Runcorn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 70 m from the finish. Directions SJ 511 837ST MARYS CHURCH, 110 m from the finish. Directions SJ 512 837IRWELL STREET, 220 m from the finish. Directions SJ 511 839
Planning the Trans-Pennine Trail
- Planning the whole trail: transpenninetrail.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 95%.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
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