Throwley Loop (11.44 miles 18.31 km ) Print

A hilly but easy to follow ride in stunning scenery.

THRWx02 Start / Finish
Follow the signed route to the start of the Manifold Way, crossing the road and follow the Way.

THRWw01 Waypoint 1
Bridleway
When you reach a caravan site on your right go through the bridle gate, through the site, over a bridge and bear right uphill.
THRWw02 Waypoint 2
Bridleway
This track goes up a valley through fields to a gate, then veers right by a belt of trees near the top of the hill. When you see another valley ahead bear right then left to ride parallel to the valley.
THRWw03 Waypoint 3
Road
At the road turn left downhill to pass the ruins of Throwley Hall and follow the road to Rushley.
THRWw04 Waypoint 4
Bridleway
At the T junction turn right uphill through Musden Grange along a track. When you reach a large field go straight uphill and through a gate at the top. Continue straight on to a road.
THRWw05 Waypoint 5
Road
Here turn right then at a cross roads left. Cross the A523 and take a first right.
THRWw06 Waypoint 6
Bridleway
At Huddale turn left on a bridleway, keeping straight on into a valley passing another bridleway on the left.
THRWw07 Waypoint 7
Road
At the road turn right, returning to the car park.