Wenlock Edge Ride (14.5km) Print

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 1

The Wenlock Edge Ride is a 14.5km (9 miles) along the limestone escarpment of Wenlock Edge (renowned for it s geology) rich in folklore and legend. Travel through ancient villages where Romans walked and Parlimentarians fought Royalists. Route described clockwise from Church Preen School crossroads (SO555976). From the parking place take the road north towards Kenley.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 2

At the T-Junction turn left and follow the road for another 2km (1.25 mile) into Kenley.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 3

After passing the church on your left take the next bridleway (BW) on your right. Follow BW to join a farm drive and continue to tarmac road.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 4

Cross road and follow farm drive down to The Gippols.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 5

Go through farmyard bearing left between farmhouse and buildings to gate and onto track. Follow track to field and follow round right hand edge to ford. Cross ford, turn left and follow BW to Blakeway Farm.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 6

At Blakeway Farm turn right and follow stoned drive for 300m.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 7

Go through field gate on left and cross field diagonally right uphill. Enter woodland and keep to track following it up to the left to reach stoned track.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 8

Turn right onto the Jack Mytton Way. Follow the track, keeping downhill, to a gate and motorcycle trap. Continue along farm drive to road.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 9

Cross road and follow Jack Mytton Way up onto old railway line. Turn right and continue for about 1.6km (1 mile) to a gate and motorcycle trap.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 10

Cross railway bridge, bear hard left, leaving Jack Mytton Way. Drop down bank onto lane and continue downhill for about 1km (0.6 mile).

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 11

Go through farm and keep fenceline to right. Cross field to join track into coppice. Continnue along track over bridge and onto the road.

Wenlock Edge Ride Waypoint 12

Turn right and follow road back to your starting point.