Section 12 of 40, Trent Valley Way
Alrewas to Walton-on-Trent
7.1 miles (11.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 169 150. Finish: SK 212 183. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 33 m of climbing and 39 m of descent; highest point 61 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Alrewas.
- Bus stops
- George & Dragon PH, 40 m from the start. Directions SK 170 150Walkfield Road, 250 m from the start. Directions SK 169 147Exchange Road, 410 m from the start. Directions SK 173 149
- Car park
- Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions SK 168 152
Getting back
The section finishes at Walton-on-Trent. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Shoulder of Mutton, 460 m from the finish. Directions SK 217 182Bartonfields Garden Centre, 810 m from the finish. Directions SK 208 190
Planning the Trent Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: trentriverstrust.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
About 44% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
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