Section 9 of 40, Trent Valley Way
Rugeley to Armitage
2.8 miles (4.5 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: SK 050 189. Finish: SK 086 169. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 46 m of climbing and 49 m of descent; highest point 96 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rugeley.
- Station
- Rugeley Trent Valley, 280 m from the start. Directions SK 048 191
- Bus stops
- Leyland Drive, 800 m from the start. Directions SK 042 188Cemetery, 820 m from the start. Directions SK 043 186Chancel School, 830 m from the start. Directions SK 043 185
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SK 050 191Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions SK 049 190Car park, 760 m from the start. Directions SK 044 185
Getting back
The section finishes at Armitage. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Sandford Close, 660 m from the finish. Directions SK 084 175no 76, 910 m from the finish. Directions SK 086 160Pinfold Drive, 930 m from the finish. Directions SK 090 161
Planning the Trent Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: trentriverstrust.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 20%; the rest (80%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), from the start.
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