Minton Batch. Minton Hill Circular (8.13 miles 13 km ) Print
MINCx03 Country Lane.
Start & Finish. SO 3951 9013
HANPw03 Waypoint 3
Bridleway
Turn left here off the lane and follow the grassy track up the hill. Please note the track is narrow in places. Caution can be slippy of ground is wet. SO 3977 9073
MINCw05 Waypoint 5
Bridleway The Portway
Once at the top of the hill turn left joining the Portway. SO 4001 9083
MINCw07 Waypoint 7
Permissive Track.
Start of the Gliding Field. Although the main bridleway crosses directly through the airfield it is advisable to use the alternative permissive route that forks left and runs parallel to main track to avoid crossing the active airfield.
There will be signs to warn you if gliders are active and if you need to use the alternative track.
Be vigilent for for gliders, planes and vehicles.
Note you will need to pass the wind sock on the alternative track. SO 4027 9071
MINCw11 Waypoint 11
Bridleway
Keep right here and follow the track closest to the gliding field fence line. Caution the track is narrow in places. SO 4055 9194
MINCw12 Waypoint 12
Bridleway
Caution here. There is a wooden boardwalk. Safe but narrow. Ground is boggy either side. SO 4099 9185
MINCw13 Waypoint 13
Bridleway
Bottom of Minton Batch. Caution, there may be loose dogs as you pass the farm on your right. SO 4203 9046
MINCw17 Waypoint 17
Country Lane
Keep left through the Minton Village. SO 4306 9069
MINCw18 Waypoint 18
Country Lane
Caution, there may be loose dogs as you pass the farm on your right. SO 4308 9077
MINCw20 Waypoint 20
Bridleway
Fork left here and head up onto the brow of the hill. SD 4246 9105
MINCw22 Waypoint 22
Concessionary Bridleway
Take the right hand path here, it is a better track away from the steep edge. SO 4209 9152
MINCw23 Waypoint 23
Country Lane
Turn left and head back towards the gliding club. SO 4089 9246
MINCw25 Waypoint 25
Bridleway
Top of Rosebatch. Turn right and head down the hill. Caution can be slippy when wet. SO 4027 9071
MINCw26 Waypoint 26
Bridleway
Turn left here and continue down the hill. SO 4000 9084