Shropshire Riding
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45 Routes Found

North Shropshire
 
Circular Route: Starting from Lea Hall or Ashfileds Farm
Ashfields Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: A network of permissive bridleways across Lea Hall and Ahfields Farm offering safe off-road horseriding until 30 Sept 2010. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Lea Hall, Whitchurch
Lea Hall Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Network of permissive paths across Ashfields Farm until 30/09/2010. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Winnington Forge Farm, Norton in Hales
Norton Wood Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive bridleway until 30/09/2014. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

South Shropshire
 
Linear Route: From Lizard Mill Farm, Shifnal: To Bell Inn, Tong
Newport Farm Partnership Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive bridleway linking restricted byway 15 and Lizard Lane avoiding busy roads. Access until 30/09/2014. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Brickyard Farm, Frodesley
Brickyard Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: A circular route avoiding the busy lanes. Access until 30/09/2014. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Lower Netley Farm, Shrewsbury
Lower Netley Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Off road circular route linking exisitng bridleways until 30/09/2013. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Hanwood
Panson Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive links over farmland in Hanwood. Access until 30/09/2011. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From Cleobury Mortimer: To Chelmarsh
Jack Mytton Way - Route One

Route Description: The start of the Jack Mytton Way linking Cleobury Mortimer to Chelmarsh. A route of great variety from quiet lanes and countryside to riverside views and steam railways. A great days riding.
Points of Interest: Cleobury Mortimer - attractive market town Stottesdon village pub and shop. Ray's Farm Country Matters. Highley, Severn Centre with café and toilets. Hampton Load ferry, the last surviving rope ferry in Britain. Severn Valley Railway.
View Leaflet: Click Here (2.53MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Linear Route: From Chelmarsh: To Much Wenlock
Jack Mytton Way - Route Two

Route Description: The second part of the Jack Mytton Way. A pleasing not too demanding ride with excellent views of the Severn and Mor Brooke valleys. Finishing in the fine Shropshire market town of Much Wenlock.
Points of Interest: Barrow Church and Much Wenlock Priory. Refreshments and toilets at Chelmarsh and Much Wenlock
View Leaflet: Click Here (2.35MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Long (over 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Burlington Hall, Shifnal
Burlington Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive bridleway through Burlington Estate. Access until 30/09/2013. Link
Parking Information: Parking is available a short distance North of Burlington Farm on a quiet lane.
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Atchley Manor, Shifnal
Cosford Grange Farm Site A Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive access at Atchley manor. Access until 30/09/2014. Link
Parking Information: On site at the Cosford Grange Farm Shop
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From The Black Barns, Shifnal: To The Havenhills, Shifnal
Grindle House Farm Site B Defra Ride

Route Description: permissive access linking Grindle Road and Ryton/Sutton MAddock Road until 30/04/2016. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Brockton, Shifnal
Grindle House Farm Site C Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive access to provide links into existing bridleway network. Access until 30/04/2016. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From Twybrook Cottage, Shifnal: To Bridleway 9 Shifnal
Hatton Grange Estate Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive bridleway linking existing public rights of way offering safe off road riding until 30/09/2012. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From Much Wenlock: To Roman Bank
Jack Mytton Way - Route Three

Route Description: The third part of the Jack Mytton Way. A woodland ride along the Wenlock Edge, following the line of the old railway from Much Wenlock to Craven Arms.
Points of Interest: Wenlock Edge, Ippikin's Rock and Major's Leap, great views of Wenlock Quarry. Refreshments & toilets at Much Wenlock, Wilderhope Manor Youth Hostel. Parking at National Trust Car Parks at Much Wenlock and Presthope.
View Leaflet: Click Here (1.72MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Linear Route: From Roman Bank: To Plowden
Jack Mytton Way - Route Four

Route Description: The fourth part of the Jack Mytton Way. A glorious ride through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Expect breathtaking views!
Points of Interest: Carding Mill Valley, The Long Mynd and Midlands Gliding club. Refreshments, toilets and parking at Church Stretton and National Trust Carding Mill Valley.
View Leaflet: Click Here (1.98MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Long (over 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Linear Route: From Plowden: To Clun
Jack Mytton Way - Route Five

Route Description: The fifth part of the Jack Mytton Way. Still in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, more wonderful views and a stop over in the delightful market town of Clun.
Points of Interest: Lydbury North, Walcott Hall, Bury Ditches, Guilden Down and Clun. Refreshments and Toilets at Lydbury North and Clun.
View Leaflet: Click Here (1.65MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Linear Route: From Clun: To Llanfair Waterdine
Jack Mytton Way - Route Six

Route Description: The sixth part of the Jack Mytton Way. Starting in the delightful Norman market town of Clun and following Offa's Dyke for much of its route. A hilltop, windblown, wonder of a ride with inspiring views of the Welsh mountains.
Points of Interest: Clun, Offa's Dyke and Llanfair Hill. Refreshments and toilets at Clun and Llanfair Waterdine.
View Leaflet: Click Here (1.55MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From Roman Bank: To Wheathill
Jack Mytton Way - Route Seven

Route Description: The seventh part of the Jack Mytton Way. Heading away from the main route, this spur climbs past the twin summits of Brown Clee on its way back down to Cleobury Mortimer.
Points of Interest: Boncroft Castle, Tugford, Heath & Heath Chapel, Clee St Margaret, Nordy Bank Iron Age Hill Fort and Brown Clee.
View Leaflet: Click Here (1.80MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Linear Route: From Wheathill: To Cleobury Mortimer
Jack Mytton Way - Route Eight

Route Description: The eighth part of the Jack Mytton Way. This is the concluding section of the link from the Corvedale to the start. Expect wonderful views!
Points of Interest: The Simon Evans Way, Titterstone Clee and Cramer Gutter Nature Reserve
View Leaflet: Click Here (1.86MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Church Preen
Ride Shropshire Route 1 - The Wenlock Edge Ride

Route Description: The first route of the Ride Shropshire series. A ride through quiet lanes, over farmland, fording streams and along the famous Wenlock Edge.
Points of Interest: The Wenlock Edge, Ippikins Rock, Major's Leap
View Leaflet: Click Here (517KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 255068
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Rushbury
Ride Shropshire Route 2 - The Rushbury Ride

Route Description: The second ride of the Ride Shropshire series. A scenic ride bordering the Corve Dale. Expect woodland rides, quiet lanes and steep ascent up Jacobs Ladder.
Points of Interest: Wenlock Edge, Flounders Folly, Harton Hollow Nature Reserve, wonderful views
View Leaflet: Click Here (623KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Long (over 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Acton Scott
Ride Shropshire Route 3 - The Acton Scott Ride

Route Description: Third of the Ride Shropshire routes. Go back in time at the Acton Scott Farm museum. Take the bridleway across farmland to Chelmick. Then follow the Jack Mytton Way before the very steep climb up Hope Bowdler Hill for spectacular views.
Points of Interest: Acton Scott Farm Museum, Hope Bowdler Hill, Caer Caradoc, ancient settlements, the Jack Mytton Way.
View Leaflet: Click Here (467KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Difficult

Circular Route: Starting from Long Mynd
Ride Shropshire Route 4 - The Minton Hill Ride

Route Description: Forth of the Ride Shropshire routes. Ride the ancient Portway over the Long Mynd and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Points of Interest: The Portway, Midland Gliding Club, Long Mynd, views and ancient routes.
View Leaflet: Click Here (510KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Difficult

Circular Route: Starting from Wentnor
Ride Shropshire Route 5 - The Wentnor Ride

Route Description: The fifth in the Ride Shropshire series. You will need a fit horse to tackle this route as it takes you over the Long Mynd and the Stiperstones two of the jewels of Shropshire Hills AONB. Expect spectacular views.
Points of Interest: Long Mynd, Adstone Hill, Stiperstones, Crown Inn Wentnor, Horseshoe Inn Bridges, The Bog Visitor Centre, National Trust Pavilion Carding Mill Valley.
View Leaflet: Click Here (572KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Long (over 15 miles)
Difficulty: Difficult

Circular Route: Starting from The Bog Stiperstones
Ride Shropshire Route 6 - The Stiperstones

Route Description: Sixth in the Ride Shropshire series. Ride over open moors, down steep valleys, through woods and wilderness. Glimpse the industrial past and enjoy the spectacular landscape of the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Points of Interest: Stiperstones, The Bog Visitor Centre, Lordshill, The Bog Visitor Centre, Stiperstones Inn.
View Leaflet: Click Here (482KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Long (over 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Church Pulverbatch
Ride Shropshire Route 7 - Habberley Valley Ride

Route Description: Seventh in the Ride Shropshire series. Pass ancient churches and settlements ride uphill and down dale to take in the rolling countryside of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Ride round the hogs back of Earls Hill Nature Reserve.
Points of Interest: Church Pulverbatch, Bronze Age fort, Earls Hill Nature reserve, motte and bailey castle, Mytton Arms Habberley, White Horse Inn Pulverbatch.
View Leaflet: Click Here (680KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Church Pulverbatch
Ride Shropshire Route 8 - The Ratlinghope Ride

Route Description: The eigth ride Shropshire route. Follow hilltop drovers roads and ancient routes through tranquil areas of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Ride over Picklescott, Bethcott and Ratlinghope Hills before heading back towards Pulverbatch
Points of Interest: Bottle & Glass Picklescott, White Horse Inn Pulverbatch, Horseshoe Inn Bridges, Rattlinghope Church and Village, Thresholds Centre, The Portway and wonderful views
View Leaflet: Click Here (468KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Womerton
Ride Shropshire Route 9 - The Betchcott Hill Ride

Route Description: The ninth Ride Shropshire route. Start on the edge of the Long Mynd and travel its ancient ways then drop down to the pretty village of Picklescott. Look out for the Smethcott Church and Betchcott Hall. Expect great views.
Points of Interest: Long Mynd, The Portway, Bottle & Glass Inn Picklescott and village, Thresholds Centre, Smethcott Church and spectacular views
View Leaflet: Click Here (610KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Chatwall
Ride Shropshire Route 10 - The Acton Burnell Ride

Route Description: The tenth Ride Shropshire route. This ride will take you past some wonderful old buildings and villages seeped in history. Woodland tracks and farmland bridleways. Expect panoramic views from Yell Bank on a good day.
Points of Interest: The Lawley, Frodesley Lodge, Acton Burnell Castle, great views, woodland.
View Leaflet: Click Here (690KB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate

Circular Route: Starting from Acton Scott Hall Estate
Acton Scott Hall Defra Ride

Route Description: Ride providing permissive access until 30/09/2013 Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Ron hill, Cleobury Mortimer
Lower Elcott Farm A Defra Ride

Route Description: ALternative route to Restricted Byway. Access until 31/09/2013
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Lushcott Farm, Much Wenlock
Lushcott Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive route linking to the Jack Mytton way, until 30/09/2012. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Patton House Farm, Much Wenlock
Patton House Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive bridleway offering views of Corvedale. Access until 30/09/2012 Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Tugford, Craven Arms
Tugford Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive route around Corvedale with views onto wenlock edge until 31/01/2016. Link
Parking Information: Tugford, Craven Arms
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From Wheathall Farm, Dorrington: To Wheathall Farm, Dorrington
Wheathall Farm Defra Rdie

Route Description: Off road route wiuth views off hills over Church Stretton. Access until 31/05/2013. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Clun
Blue Remembered Hills Bridleway

Route Description: 38 circular route around the Clun Forest, suitable for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders.
Points of Interest: Clun Castle, Bury Ditches, the Kerry Ridgeway, Rhos Fiddle nature reserve, R. Clun & R.Teme, Offa's Dyke.
Parking Information: Details on leaflet.
View Leaflet: Click Here (2.19MB)
Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Telephone: 01588 674080
Email: SHAONBO@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: www.shropshirehills.info

Distance: Medium (5 to 15 miles)
Difficulty: Difficult

Oswestry
 
Linear Route: From The Gyrn Farm, Selatyn: To The Gryn Farm, Selatyn
Birch House Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Open Access offering views over Oswestry and the Offa's Dyke. Accees until 30/09/2014 Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Rednall, West Felton
Rednall Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: A network of permissive access routes for horse riding and walking has been created on open farm land at Pen-yr-estyn until 30/09/2010. Link
Parking Information: Rednall, West Felton
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Rednall, West Felton
The Building Defra Ride

Route Description: A permissive off road, safe route available in West Felton until 30/09/2010. Longer routes available at nearby Rednall Farm. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Shrewsbury
 
Linear Route: From Rowley Farm, Westbury: To Rowley Farm, Westbury
Rowley Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: A linear permissive route along Brockton Brook until 30/09/2011. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From Westbury: To Westbury
Upper House Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive access near Westbury. Access until 30/09/2014. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Shropshire
 
Circular Route: Starting from Tong, Shifnal
Tong Park Farm

Route Description: A permissive bridleway offering opportunities to canter and link to Monarch Way. until 30/09/2013. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Linear Route: From Wall Farm, Wellington: To Wall Farm, Wellington
Wall Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Permissive route around Wall Farm until 31/07/2016. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

Circular Route: Starting from Woodside Farm, Shifnal
Woodside Farm Defra Ride

Route Description: Series of permssive access routes around Shifnal and Weston-under-Lizzard until 31/01/2017. Link
Leaflet available from: DEFRA
Telephone: 01902 693218

Distance: Short (up to 5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy

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