Section 22 of 40, Trent Valley Way
Shelford to Gunthorpe
3.4 miles (5.5 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: SK 661 423. Finish: SK 682 437. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 59 m of climbing and 61 m of descent; highest point 48 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shelford.
- Bus stops
- Burden Lane, 170 m from the start. Directions SK 662 422Water Lane Farm, 310 m from the start. Directions SK 664 424Main Road, 520 m from the start. Directions SK 662 417
- Car park
- Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions SK 664 424
Getting back
The section finishes at Gunthorpe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Station (heritage railway), 100 m from the finish. Directions SK 682 438
- Bus stops
- Unicorn Hotel, 10 m from the finish. Directions SK 682 437Davids Lane, 270 m from the finish. Directions SK 681 440
Planning the Trent Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: trentriverstrust.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 44%; the rest (56%) isn't recorded.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), starting 0.8 miles in.
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