Section 8 of 14, Wessex Ridgeway
Charlton to Shroton
12.2 miles (19.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 909 219. Finish: ST 858 128. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 422 m of climbing and 508 m of descent; highest point 273 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Charlton.
- Bus stops
- The Grove Arms, 680 m from the start. Directions ST 907 225Birdbush, 960 m from the start. Directions ST 912 228St Johns Church, 1000 m from the start. Directions ST 901 225
- Car parks
- Car park, 730 m from the start. Directions ST 906 226New Remembrance Hall Car Park, 960 m from the start. Directions ST 901 224
Getting back
The section finishes at Shroton. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
Planning the Wessex Ridgeway
- Planning the whole trail: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 18%, earth, rock and mud 14%; the rest (66%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 83 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 0.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- King John Inn, Tollard Royal: 4 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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