Stage 12

A stage of about 3.5 hours following streams out of town, climbing back to the escarpment near Newark Park, and crossing medieval ridge-and-furrow fields toward Hawkesbury Upton. More ascent than descent overall - a solid leg without being brutal.

Hawkesbury Upton is small but well placed for the long day toward Tormarton next. Confirm where you're staying; addresses spread across the lanes.