Section 11 of 13, Whithorn Way
Barrhill to New Luce
13.2 miles (21.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NX 233 823. Finish: NX 174 645. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 249 m of climbing and 266 m of descent; highest point 234 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Barrhill.
- Bus stops
- Barrhill, Cross Water, 140 m from the start. Directions NX 233 822Barrhill, Wallace Terrace, 480 m from the start. Directions NX 235 820
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions NX 231 823Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions NX 229 825
Getting back
The section finishes at New Luce. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Village, 220 m from the finish. Directions NX 173 647
Planning the Whithorn Way
- Planning the whole trail: thewhithornway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Whithorn Way - a guide to the heritage of pilgrimage (The Whithorn Trust).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 100% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 0.3 miles in.
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