Section 8 of 10, Vanguard Way
Golden Cross to Berwick Station
4.3 miles (6.9 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: TQ 533 123. Finish: TQ 526 067. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 52 m of climbing and 50 m of descent; highest point 36 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Golden Cross.
- Bus stops
- Golden Cross Inn, 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 536 124The Well House, 830 m from the start. Directions TQ 541 122
- Car parks
- Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions TQ 536 124Antiques Parking, 420 m from the start. Directions TQ 537 124Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions TQ 530 129
Getting back
The section finishes at Berwick Station. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Berwick, 40 m from the finish. Directions TQ 525 067
Planning the Vanguard Way
- Planning the whole trail: vanguardway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 45%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (40%) isn't recorded.
About 34% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
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