Acton Scott (14km) Print

Acton Scott Waypoint 1
The Acton Scott Ride, Old ways, wild views and rebellion. Park at Acton Scott Farm Museum (Grid reference SO455897) where real horse power turns the machinery and craftsmen still use the old ways as life is depicted on an upland farm in the mid Victorian era. Saxon noble Wild Edric Savage owned huge parts of Shropshire including Acton Scott and fought the Norman invaders in the 11th century. Directions: Turn left out of car park

Acton Scott Waypoint 2
Take bridleway (BW) on right and follow track diagonally across field followingBW which eventually enters a wooded area.

Acton Scott Waypoint 3
At BW junction in woodland keep left. Follow headland path which joins a track that takes you to Chelmick

Acton Scott Waypoint 4
Turn left joining the Jack Mytton Way and follow lane for 0.8km to T junction.

Acton Scott Waypoint 5
Turn right and follow lane to B4371.

Acton Scott Waypoint 6
Carefully cross straight over road and continue along farm track through Gaerstones Farm to Cwms Farm.

Acton Scott Waypoint 7
Go through gate before Cwms Farmhouse and bear immediatley right uphill. Go through gate onto hillside. Turn left and follow narrow path along the bottom of the hill. Continue until you see a wicket gate and BW on left.

Acton Scott Waypoint 8
Turn right steeply uphill. Follow track over Hope Bowdler Hill and down to the B4371 in v

Acton Scott Waypoint 9
Cross road carefully turning right. Follow road for 500m.

Acton Scott Waypoint 10
Turn left towards Soudley.

Acton Scott Waypoint 11
In Soudley, turn right and follow lane for 0.8km to Chelmick.

Acton Scott Waypoint 12
From here you can return to Acton Scott along the route followed on your outward journey or take the following alternative: At bend in road in Chelmick turn left between buildings to field gate. Follow field edge then cross field to woodland.

Acton Scott Waypoint 13
Keep to track through woodland to wicket gate. Follow field edge to join a track which takes you to Hatton Farm.

Acton Scott Waypoint 14
Pass farm buildings to road and turn right. Follow this lane for 1.4km to return to your starting point.