Section 12 of 13, Whithorn Way
New Luce to Mochrum
22.6 miles (36.4 km). About 8 hours, challenging.
Start: NX 174 645. Finish: NX 347 464. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 412 m of climbing and 418 m of descent; highest point 103 m.
Getting there
The section starts at New Luce.
- Bus stop
- Village, 220 m from the start. Directions NX 173 647
Getting back
The section finishes at Mochrum. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Mochrum Village, 10 m from the finish. Directions NX 347 464
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 89%.
About 89% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 5.4 miles in.
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