Section 9 of 14, Wessex Ridgeway
Shroton to Woolland
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 858 128. Finish: ST 770 058. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 433 m of climbing and 250 m of descent; highest point 268 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shroton.
- Car parks
- Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions ST 859 126Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions ST 860 124
Getting back
The section finishes at Woolland. 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 36%, gravel and tracks 10%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 152 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 3.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- Cricketers, Shroton: at the start.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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