Ride 25 in the Cotswolds on Horseback series. Print

Eastington, Coln St Dennis and Calcot (20km)

Eastington Coln St Dennis Waypoint 1
Eastington, Coln St Dennis and Calcot, Ride 25 in the Cotswolds on Horseback series. Approx 20km on tracks lanes and fields. From crossroads near Eastington (Grid Reference SP127130), head north east on the lane towards Eastington and continue for 1.3km to Stephens Barn. Turn left onto bridleway track, which eventually crosses a stream. Continue uphill and turn right through a field gate to remain on the bridleway. Head 75m into the field, then turn left and uphill to exit through the gate. Proceed ahead on lane between houses to a T junction. Go straight across (restricted byway) and continue 2.3km crossing a lane and passing Winterwell Barn to the A429 trunk road.
Eastington Coln St Dennis Waypoint 2
Turn left onto the verge (take care to avoid manhole covers) and after 25m turn left into the lane towards Ablington and Bibury. Just before Saltway Barn, turn right onto a bridleway which skirts the grounds of the barn conversion and then continues for 2km, passing between the buildings of Manor Farm, to come to a lane.
Eastington Coln St Dennis Waypoint 3
Turn left and shortly left again in front of a barn onto a narrow lane to a T junction. Turn right, passing Coln St Dennis church and Splash Cottages. Turn left down a track by a bus shelter (sign saying Footpath Only but is restricted byway).
Eastington Coln St Dennis Waypoint 4
Cross the bridge over the River Coln and into the hamlet of Calcot. Go straight ahead at junction towards Eastington and Northleach and in 50m fork right onto a stone track (restricted byway). Follow this for 1.25km to a lane by Saltway Farm.
Eastington Coln St Dennis Waypoint 5
Turn right along the lane for 1.4km and just past Oldwalls Farm where the lane turns right, go straight ahead on a restricted byway. Continue to Saltway Barn and just past the barn, turn left on bridleway to the lane.
Eastington Coln St Dennis Waypoint 6
Turn left and in 300m, turn right at the junction. The lane drops to cross a stream and after 75m turn left onto a bridleway through three fields before entering the edge of a small wood. On reaching the lane, turn left and continue for 2.4km to return to the start.Join Now Avertise your business Donate Now