Ludlow Cycle Rides: Racecourse Rendezvous

Ride directions

1. Step 1

   Turn right out of the station and then right at the traffic lights next to Tesco supermarket.

2. Step 2

   Take the first unsigned right, on the left hand bend just before the Carpet and Flooring shop.

3. Step 3

   Soon after, pass the Unicorn Inn on the left. Then at the Bridge Pub turn right at the T-junction, under the railway bridge, and then immediate left off the roundabout into Fishmore Road.

4. Step 4

   After passing Pearce Cycles, follow the road as it bends to the left.

5. Step 5

   Turn left to Stanton Lacy.

6. Step 6

   Follow the road round to the left, signed Ludlow.

7. Step 7

   Turn left at the T-junction with the main road, signed Ludlow. Take Care.

8. Step 8

   Turn right immediately after passing the first white racecourse railings, signed Ludlow Racecourse. Take Care.

9. Step 9

   Carefully cross the railway line at the level crossing.

10. Step 10

    At the T-junction, do not cross the A49 directly, but follow the pavement to the right until just before the wooden bus shelter. Turn right down a narrow tarmac path and use the underpass to cross the A49.

11. Step 11

    On the other side of the A49 bear left after coming up from the underpass, and rejoin the minor road as it passes the church of St Mary the Virgin on the left.

12. Step 12

    After crossing the river bridge, take the right hand fork through the steel gateway, keeping the red brick gate house on the left and following the bridleway signs.

13. Step 13

    As the main tarmac road bends sharply to the right, carry straight on following another tarmac road which is unsigned.

14. Step 14

    Next to a small cottage on the left go straight on, using the bridleway gate.

15. Step 15

    Carry straight on between the farm buildings. The track is fairly pot holed for this short section.

16. Step 16

    Just after passing the Cliffe Hotel, turn left at this T-junction which is unsigned.

17. Step 17

    Immediately after crossing the river, turn left.

18. Step 18

    On the brow of the hill ignore the unsigned fork off to the right and follow the road round to the left and down hill.

19. Step 19

    Arrive back at step 2 and retrace route from earlier. Take Care, visibility to the right is poor.