Newmil two

Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Newmil here.

This route was designed to be pretty direct but avoid long stretches along busy roads . There are pubs in Snailwell, Chippenham and Worlington villages, and B&Bs and hotels along the way. The "Crow Flies Difference" is 38%. There is already a "NewMil one" route which is over twice the "Crow Flies" distance.

It could be more direct by following roads Newmarket-Snailwell (-1 1/4km) and/or Worlington-Mildenhall (-2/3 km). Both seem to have paved paths or wide verges but are 60mph and look busy. I reckon this small diversion is worth it. There is one other train station that could be linked in, but it it very badly served by footpaths and those trains also stop at Newmarket, so it isn't worth the extra distance or road walking.

There was one place where I am not sure about the route. From the Walnut Tree pub in Worlington is is possible or legitimate to go directly north along the very small road then join the Lark River trail. OS looks like there are gates, but Strava maps suggest it is well used and there are no "Private Road" signs. Alternatives are: turn right then along roads into Mildenhall (slightly shorter). Or turn left towards village, turn right, pass church, then either Lark River trail or past Wamil Hall (slightly longer)

This route was designed to be pretty direct but avoid long stretches along busy roads . There are pubs in Snailwell, Chippenham and Worlington villages, and B&Bs and hotels along the way. The "Crow Flies Difference" is 38%. There is already a "NewMil one" route which is over twice the "Crow Flies" distance.

It could be more direct by following roads Newmarket-Snailwell (-1 1/4km) and/or Worlington-Mildenhall (-2/3 km). Both seem to have paved paths or wide verges but are 60mph and look busy. I reckon this small diversion is worth it. There is one other train station that could be linked in, but it it very badly served by footpaths and those trains also stop at Newmarket, so it isn't worth the extra distance or road walking.

There was one place where I am not sure about the route. From the Walnut Tree pub in Worlington is is possible or legitimate to go directly north along the very small road then join the Lark River trail. OS looks like there are gates, but Strava maps suggest it is well used and there are no "Private Road" signs. Alternatives are: turn right then along roads into Mildenhall (slightly shorter). Or turn left towards village, turn right, pass church, then either Lark River trail or past Wamil Hall (slightly longer)