Section 3 of 4, Wysis Way
Moorend to Oakridge Lynch
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 857 134. Finish: SO 912 036. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 555 m of climbing and 511 m of descent; highest point 278 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Moorend.
- Bus stops
- Cherry Cottage, 40 m from the start. Directions SO 857 134Hatton Court Hotel, 240 m from the start. Directions SO 857 137Bus stop, 950 m from the start. Directions SO 847 132
- Car park
- Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SO 851 133
Getting back
The section finishes at Oakridge Lynch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Oakridge Lynch near The Cresent, 180 m from the finish. Directions SO 914 036Oakridge Primary School, 200 m from the finish. Directions SO 913 034Hungerfords, 240 m from the finish. Directions SO 914 034
Planning the Wysis Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitdeanwye.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 4 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 115 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 5.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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