Section 4 of 4, Wysis Way
Oakridge Lynch to Kemble
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 912 036. Finish: ST 985 976. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 136 m of climbing and 218 m of descent; highest point 192 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Oakridge Lynch.
- Bus stops
- Oakridge Lynch near The Cresent, 180 m from the start. Directions SO 914 036Oakridge Primary School, 200 m from the start. Directions SO 913 034Hungerfords, 240 m from the start. Directions SO 914 034
- Car parks
- Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SO 915 037Car park, 540 m from the start. Directions SO 918 037
Getting back
The section finishes at Kemble. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Kemble, 80 m from the finish. Directions ST 985 975
- Bus stops
- Kemble Railway Station, 50 m from the finish. Directions ST 985 975Kemble Stores, 230 m from the finish. Directions ST 987 975Clayfurlong Grove, 390 m from the finish. Directions ST 989 975
Planning the Wysis Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitdeanwye.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 18%, earth, rock and mud 15%, grass 9%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 17 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 68 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 2.8 miles in.
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