Ride 14 in the Cotswolds on Horseback series. Print

Chavenage Barton End Waypoint 1
Chavenage, Barton End and Avening Ride 14 in the Cotswolds on Horseback series. Approx. 15km (9.5 miles) on tracks, lanes and fields including Steps Lane through Gatcombe Park. From Chavenage Green ride along the road towards Chavenage House and turn first left along the lane to the B4014 (Avening to Nailsworth road). Cross over, towards Cherington and continue for almost 2km past Star Farm and turn left onto a track (Roundabout Lane). At the road junction, turn right and right again to Nags Head village.

Chavenage Barton End Waypoint 2
At the telephone box turn left up the steep hill, go through the golf course and on to the junction in Hampton fields. Turn left and in 50m, turn left and left again. After 350m, turn right into Steps Lane. The lane passes through Gatcombe Park and you will see some of the cross country fences. Follow the lane to the B4014.

Chavenage Barton End Waypoint 3
Turn right and after 50m, left onto Woodcock Lane. Keep to the right until the tracks diverge at a Bridleway (BW) sign. Take the left hand BW and ride up the hill and along the top edge of the field to enter the wooded area and meet another track. Turn right and follow Shiptons Grave Lane for 1.8km, ignoring all turnings, until you meet the A46 road in Barton End.

Chavenage Barton End Waypoint 4
Turn left and ride along the busy A46 for 100m. Turn left onto the lane and where the road divides bear left. Continue past the Barton End Stables (parking may be available here for a small fee, contact 01453 834915) and at the end, take the track to the right (Longlength Lane). Follow this track to a wooded area (on your right) and at the next junction of tracks turn left. Continue straight on past a cottage and back to Chavenage Green.