Section 3 of 3, Worcestershire Way
Knightwick to Great Malvern
11.1 miles (17.9 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 731 558. Finish: SO 775 459. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 669 m of climbing and 556 m of descent; highest point 345 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Knightwick.
- Bus stops
- Knightsford Bridge, 30 m from the start. Directions SO 731 558Suckley turn, 80 m from the start. Directions SO 731 557
- Car parks
- Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions SO 735 557Ankerdine Common Picnic Place (free), 940 m from the start. Directions SO 736 566
Getting back
The section finishes at Great Malvern. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Great Malvern, 820 m from the finish. Directions SO 783 457
- Bus stops
- Belle Vue Terrace, 50 m from the finish. Directions SO 775 458Rosebank Gardens, 140 m from the finish. Directions SO 774 458Foley Arms, 150 m from the finish. Directions SO 774 460
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 22%, gravel and tracks 19%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (44%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 kissing gates, 18 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 136 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 8.2 miles in.
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