Section 2 of 3, Worcestershire Way
The Common Abberley to Knightwick
9.8 miles (15.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 749 673. Finish: SO 731 558. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 484 m of climbing and 693 m of descent; highest point 261 m.
Getting there
The section starts at The Common Abberley.
- Bus stops
- Clows Top Road, 480 m from the start. Directions SO 745 676Rosedale, 520 m from the start. Directions SO 744 675The Manor Arms Inn, 590 m from the start. Directions SO 753 678
Getting back
The section finishes at Knightwick. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Knightsford Bridge, 30 m from the finish. Directions SO 731 558Suckley turn, 80 m from the finish. Directions SO 731 557
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 26%, grass 11%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 18 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 97 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 8.5 miles in.
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