Habberley Valley (14.5km) Print

Habberley Valley Waypoint 1

Follow some of the quiest lanes in Shropshire, to see medieval villages, the remains of Norman and Bronze Age forts, along with wonderful views. Parking is available at Church Pulverbatch Villiage Hall (Grid reference SJ432030) telephone beforehand Mrs L Russell 01743 718409 (parking fee £1). Turn right out of car park and follow the road to Pulverbatch. In the villiage turn left then right past the White Horse. When the road turns right keep straight ahead for approx 1km along a lane which becomes a stoned track.

Habberley Valley Waypoint 2

Turn right off the track through a gate onto the bridleway (BW) which leads you down past Huglith Farm to the road. Turn left and after 350m turn right onto drive to Lower Vessons Farm.

Habberley Valley Waypoint 3

Before reaching farm take wicket gate on left and follow BW past buildings. Continue ahead down bank, through woodland and cross field to tarmac drive. Turn right down the drive past cattle grid and continue along the road for another 1KM to a T junction.

Habberley Valley Waypoint 4

Turn left and then after 400m bear right by the church and ride through Habberley village. At the end of the village the road bears sharp right. At this point, go left and through farmyard then follow track that becomes a hedged lane. Continue for about 1km to a gate on the left.

Habberley Valley Waypoint 5

Follow the BW straight ahead along hedge to gate into woodland. Continue along track (do not take BW on right). Follow to tarmac lane.

Habberley Valley Waypoint 6

Fork right onto lane and continue 1km, past nature reserve car park. Keep left and downhill until you reach a driveway to Earlsdale on your right.

Habberley Valley Waypoint 7

Start up driveway then take right fork onto track. Enter woodland near cottage and follow path downhill to stream. At bottom of hill keep to the right hand path and cross stream. Follow woodland path uphill for about 1km. Keep left and follow track and hedged lane out to road.

Habberley Valley Waypoint 8

Turn right and follw road for 1.5km to Wrentnall. Pass through village, keeping left, to staggered crossroad. Cross the road with care and continue for a further1km along the road to Church Pulverbatch where you turn left to return to your starting point.