Section 21 of 40, Trent Valley Way
Holme Pierrepont to Shelford
3.8 miles (6.1 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: SK 629 391. Finish: SK 661 423. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 55 m of climbing and 58 m of descent; highest point 53 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Holme Pierrepont.
- Bus stops
- Holme House, 860 m from the start. Directions SK 630 382RSPCA, 870 m from the start. Directions SK 637 387Holme House, 940 m from the start. Directions SK 630 381
- Car parks
- Hackett Lakes, 410 m from the start. Directions SK 627 387Car park, 620 m from the start. Directions SK 623 390Wakeboard and Waterpark Water Users Car Park, 760 m from the start. Directions SK 622 394
Getting back
The section finishes at Shelford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Burden Lane, 170 m from the finish. Directions SK 662 422Water Lane Farm, 310 m from the finish. Directions SK 664 424Main Road, 520 m from the finish. Directions SK 662 417
Planning the Trent Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: trentriverstrust.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 68%, earth, rock and mud 18%.
About 47% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 0.9 miles in.
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