Acton Burnell (21km) Print

Acton Burnell Waypoint 1
The views of Lawley and its Bronze Age settlements are wonderful form this ride. You cross a Roman road, see the ruins of a 13th century manor house and ride past an Elizabethan lodge. Starting from Chatwell Hall (Grid Reference SO515975), follow lane towards Acton Burnell. Take left hand turn towards Acton Burnell and continue through Ruckley past right turn to Langley.

Acton Burnell Waypoint 2
Opposite Ballshill Cottage take the bridleway (BW) on the left and cross fields to BW junction after gate. Turn right and ride up hill passing close to a derelict cottage on your left. Continue straight ahead to meet a farm track. Keep to track all the way to Home Farm and pass through farmyard to road. Turn left towards Acton Burnell. Turn left at junction and follow road for 1km.

Acton Burnell Waypoint 3
At sharp left hand bend take the BW on right and follow across fields. Go over bridge, through woodland and follow hedged lane to road. Turn left onto road to Pitchford. In village take BW on the left and follow track to Stockbatch. At Stockbatch join stoned driveway which takes you to road.

Acton Burnell Waypoint 4
Turn left and continue for 1.5km to crossroads. Go straight over to Frodesley. After 200m turn left at Frodesley Hall Farm and continue to gate. Turn right past converted barns and join track running through fields, keeping straight

Acton Burnell Waypoint 5
At T junction of BWs turn right into woodland. Follow main forestry track to right. Pass Frodesley Lodge keeping to woodland track. When main track peters out keep straight on along grass track which takes you to road.

Acton Burnell Waypoint 6
At T junction of BWs turn right into woodland. Follow main forestry track to right. Pass Frodesley Lodge keeping to woodland track. When main track peters out keep straight on along grass track which takes you to road.