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Wycoller Country Park. 7.7 miles/two and a half hours, mixture of bridleways, rough tracks, roadwork. Mixed terrain, some fields muddy in wet weather. Includes a ford crossing. Upland route. Car park can be busy at weekends.

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The upper car park is normaly only open at week ends, but the key can be obtained from the Warden.The ride starts from the car park and turns right on the road towards Wycoller.

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Road
At the junction follow the road round to the right into the Village.
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Road
There is a cafe on the left hand side, where drinks, food and icecream may be purchased. It is also Dog friendly if some one is walking with you.
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Concessionary Bridleway
There is a ford straight in front if the horses require a drink. If not, turn right up the hill and follow the tarmac lane to a bridleway sign on the left.
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Bridleway
Go straight across the junction and continue to Sheepfold, bearing right at the junction.
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Bridleway
Bear right at the end of the wall to go up to gate in corner.
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Bridleway
Go through the gate on the left and turn sharp left going down the hill towards the corner of the wood. Keeping the trees on your left follow the track along to the two stone gate posts.
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Bridleway
Turn right through the stone gate posts (no gate) and follow the track down the hillat the junction and follow the track to the bottom to the gate and ford. Cross the ford and turn right on the farm road.
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Bridleway
Bear left at the junction following the track along with the stream on your left and out onto the moors.
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Bridleway
Bear off the hard track at the finger post keeping the wall immediately on your right.
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Bridleway
At the fork bear right toward the farm buildings.
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Road
Follow the tarmac lane through to Trawden village.
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Track
At the bus turn round turn right down the cobbled tramway. Follow down to meet the main road in Trawden.
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Road
Turn right on the main road. Follow a short distance to the war memorial and turn right.
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Road
Horse/dog friendly cafe for ice creams on the right.Follow the road up the hill and past the football ground.
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Road
Bear right at the juction and follow road along to the car park.
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