Section 6 of 14, Wessex Ridgeway
Heytesbury to Hindon
8.2 miles (13.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 927 425. Finish: ST 912 326. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 198 m of climbing and 176 m of descent; highest point 223 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Heytesbury.
- Bus stops
- The Angel, 60 m from the start. Directions ST 927 425The Red Lion, 380 m from the start. Directions ST 924 425
Getting back
The section finishes at Hindon. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- School Lane, 40 m from the finish. Directions ST 912 327Hill Terrace, 270 m from the finish. Directions ST 914 325The Square, 280 m from the finish. Directions ST 910 328
Planning the Wessex Ridgeway
- Planning the whole trail: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 34%, paved or flagged 24%, grass 19%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Dove Inn, Corton: 2 miles in.The Grosvenor Arms, Hindon: 8 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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