Section 2 of 4, Wysis Way
Lassington to Moorend
9.1 miles (14.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 796 210. Finish: SO 857 134. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 351 m of climbing and 224 m of descent; highest point 198 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lassington.
- Bus stops
- The Range, 720 m from the start. Directions SO 797 203Highnam Stores, 790 m from the start. Directions SO 794 203The Range, 800 m from the start. Directions SO 797 202
- Car park
- Car park, 980 m from the start. Directions SO 801 202
Getting back
The section finishes at Moorend. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Cherry Cottage, 40 m from the finish. Directions SO 857 134Hatton Court Hotel, 240 m from the finish. Directions SO 857 137Bus stop, 950 m from the finish. Directions SO 847 132
Planning the Wysis Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitdeanwye.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 48%, grass 12%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (28%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 2 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 138 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 6.3 miles in.
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