Tips
Kev Brewski
June 13, 2019
Cycling
Caution - The actual start of the bridleway is up the river !! (and it's quite deep!!!). You can access the section beyond the river by 'walking' ;-) along the footpath through the field to the wooden bridge. From then its a gentle climb on a fine gravel surface past Lords wood, and pops you out at the top the hill on the A37 .
domfay
March 6, 2021
Cycling
Great gravel trail in either direction, really fast down - just watch out for dog walkers. As Kev says, it's "strictly" the river at the North end and it was thigh deep last time I tried it.
paulcotter
November 21, 2025
Gravel riding
The stream at the north end was deep and flowing fast. To avoid it, you either squeeze through a tight kissing gate or lift over a wide 5 bar farm gate to get onto the parallel footpath. I did the latter. Quick dash through a field before picking up the Bridleway for a lovely steady hard-packed gravel climb up to join a paved lane leading eventually to the A37. Thoroughly recommended as long as you can get through or over that first obstacle!
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34.2km
02:30
430m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Distance 2.13 km
Uphill 70 m
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