Church Stretton Cycle Rides Route 2: Roman Road Ride (16 mile)

Ride directions

1. Step 1

   Start at the railway station car park, turn left onto the road. Then turn right at a crossroads, onto the B4370 to All Stretton.

2. Step 2

   Immediately before a bridge over the railway, turn left at an unsigned road junction.

3. Step 3

   At the crossroads go straight on signed Woolstaston. Soon after pass Hodghurst Farm on your left.

4. Step 4

   At this unsigned T-junction turn right and then turn left, opposite St. Mary’s Church, signed Smethcott.

5. Step 5

   Turn left at the T-junction signed Smethcott, then soon after in Walkmills ignore the left fork signed RS Beaver Ltd, carry straight on.

6. Step 6

   Turn right at this unsigned junction (although there is a sign to Smethcott straight on). Soon after you pass Walkmills Farm on your left.

7. Step 7

   At T junction with bend to the left, turn right. 

8. Step 8

   Pass through two gates which are usually open. At the second gate fork right. Ignore turns to the left. 

9. Step 9

   At this unsigned T-junction turn right and a mile or so on you pass a road off to Netley Hall on your right.

10. Step 10

    Arrive at a dog-legged junction with the A49 in Dorrington. Advisable to dismount and use the crossing. Take Care. 

11. Step 11

     Turn right signed Ryton. In Ryton, turn right at the unsigned T junction next to Rose Cottage.
    
    

12. Step 12

    Pass the Fox Inn on your right and ignore first an unsigned road off to your right and then another to your left on a bend. 

13. Step 13

    In Longnor, turn left at this T junction signed to Frodesley. (Note; don't turn right here signed Church Stretton - this takes you via the A49) 

14. Step 14

    Arrive at a T junction, turn right, signed Church Stretton.

15. Step 15

    Carry straight on, signed Church Stretton, along the Roman Road, passing through two shallow fords. Ignore sign to Shrewsbury and another sign to Leebotwood. 

16. Step 16

    Fork right signed Church Stretton next to a house with arched windows. 

17. Step 17

    Arrive at a dog-legged junction with the A49. Advisable to dismount, use the grass verge to the left and cross straight over on foot to the minor unsigned road opposite. Take Care.
    
    

18. Step 18

    After a hump-backed bridge over the railway turn left at the T-junction. Use the mirror opposite as visibility to the right is poor. Take Care. Retrace your route back to Church Stretton along the B-road.