Section 1 of 4, Wychavon Way
Hampton Lovett to Grafton Flyford
11.6 miles (18.6 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 886 655. Finish: SO 881 654. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 159 m of climbing and 149 m of descent; highest point 67 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hampton Lovett.
- Bus stops
- Doverdale Park Entrance, 340 m from the start. Directions SO 887 652Hampton Lovett- Industrial Estate, 430 m from the start. Directions SO 884 651Crofters Way, 990 m from the start. Directions SO 888 645
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SO 885 656Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions SO 888 655Car park, 830 m from the start. Directions SO 879 650
Getting back
The section finishes at Grafton Flyford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Hampton Lovett- Industrial Estate, 430 m from the finish. Directions SO 884 651Pointon Way, 660 m from the finish. Directions SO 879 648Doverdale Park Entrance, 710 m from the finish. Directions SO 887 652
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%, gravel and tracks 13%, grass 9%; the rest (44%) isn't recorded.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 31 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 35 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 0.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Mason's Arms, Droitwich Spa: 2.3 miles in.The Lounge, Droitwich Spa: 2.4 miles in.Barley Mow, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in.The Gardeners Arms, Droitwich Spa: 2.4 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Spinners Wine Bar, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Star & Garter, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The Harry Fox, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 300 m off the way.The Talbot, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Cafe Morso, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Droitwich Coffee Culture, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Nelly's Yard, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Littls Al's at the Lido, Droitwich Spa: 2.5 miles in, about 300 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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