PLAP 2b Cotswold Drive Southern Route (10.38 miles 16.6 km ) Print

PL2bw01 Waypoint 1
Cotswold Drive South
Turn left out of the gate where you parked and drive approximately three miles down the Fosse Way - crossing over two roads before reaching the River Avon tributary. Take care crossing this, and make sure that it is not too deep for the size of your horse or pony.


PL2bw02 Waypoint 2
Cotswold Drive South
After crossing the water continue down the Fosse Way a further mile and take the next turning on your right after Fosse Cottages (the name sign is on the wall behind you). You will then be heading towards Shipton Moyne.


PL2bw03 Waypoint 3
Cotswold Drive South
Continue through the village, passing the Cat and Custard Pot public house on your left.


PL2bw04 Waypoint 4
Cotswold Drive South
Immediately on leaving the village take the next three left turnings to make a circle to the west of the village. This slight detour will return you to the point where you first entered the village. As well as enabling you to obtain refreshments at the pub, it safely increases the length of your drive if you so wish.


PL2bw05 Waypoint 5
Cotswold Drive South
Turn right, and continue approx. one and a half miles along the road (part of which you have already driven) until you reach the B4040.


PL2bw06 Waypoint 6
Cotswold Drive South
Turn left onto the B4040 towards Malmesbury past Twatley Cottages on your left.


PL2bw07 Waypoint 7
Cotswold Drive South
After approximately half a mile, take the next left towards Brokenborough. As you drive over the bridge, look left at the artistic graffiti on the farm building in the field.


PL2bw08 Waypoint 8
Cotswold Drive South
When you reach the top of the short steep hill you will see a large layby on your left, where you may decide to take a break. It can also be used for parking.


PL2bw09 Waypoint 9
Cotswold Drive South
Continue on the road, into Brokenborough, past the Horse Guards Pub (good food and horse friendly - also has accommodation) and take the second left next to an old chapel on your left. Take care when turning down the short steep hill.


PL2bw10 Waypoint 10
Cotswold Drive South
Follow the stream for a short distance and continue on this road for approximately a mile before re-joining the Fosse Way.


PL2bw11 Waypoint 11
Cotswold Drive South
Turn right onto the Fosse Way, retracing your steps for approximately two miles until you return to your vehicle - once again having driven through the river and crossed two roads. Be careful to enter the airfield through the entrance from which you left, as this will assist work on the farm to continue without fear of any accident taking place.