The Ridgeway and Feeders (between Streatley and the A34)

Just before the gate which is round the bend to the left by the trees.
 

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SU 563 798 to SU 555 805

I, of course, missed the fact that the Byway went through the gate - there may be a signpost but I didn't spot it, so I followed this (private) track down the hill and up the other side. After ending up in a field of crops, I realised I'd gone wrong - a quick about turn and retraced the track to the start. I didn't go through the gate (which I spotted on the way back :rolleyes: ) and the farmyard, just in case the farmer wanted "a few words" :mmmm
 

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SU 544 810 to SU 534 805

Location: SU544810/SU534805

Map: Explorer 170

Date: 14/09/2005

Weather: Dry, Rain a few days ago

Difficulty: 1 - Easy unsurfaced road, suitable for a novice on road tyres.

Status: RUPP

Source: OS Map

Restrictions: None

Notes: Good drainage. Single small rut on mud/grass between trees.
 
SU 544 810 to SU 534 805

SU544810
 

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SU 544 810 to SU 534 805

Which shortly becomes this...
 

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SU 544 810 to SU 534 805

SU534805

The track to the left eventually joins up with SU539815
 

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SU 531 800 to SU 534 805

Location: SU531800/SU534805

Map: Explorer 170

Date: 14/09/2005

Weather: Dry, Rain a few days ago

Difficulty: 2 - Moderate difficulty - perhaps deep ruts or large stones. Off road tyres and a bit of experience recommended.

Status: Byway

Source: OS Map

Restrictions: None

Notes: Chalk/mud track, probably nasty in the wet. A 9" step approx 1/2 way down the track. Fair amount of washaway, loose stones.
 
SU 531 800 to SU 534 805

SU531800 - access from Compton.
 

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SU 531 800 to SU 534 805

SU534805

The track to the right goes to SU534819
 

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SU 534 805 to SU 539 815

Location: SU534805/SU539815

Map: Explorer 170

Date: 14/09/2005

Weather: Dry, Rain a few days ago

Difficulty: 2 - Moderate difficulty - perhaps deep ruts or large stones. Off road tyres and a bit of experience recommended.

Status: Byway

Source: OS Map

Restrictions: None

Notes: Chalk/mud track, some ruts. Long term "travellers" in residence.
 
SU539815 - shortly after the "travellers"
 

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Loop from SU 546 809 to SU 550 803

Location: SU546809/SU544810/SU539815/SU549812/SU552804/SU550803

Map: Explorer 170

Date: 14/09/2005

Weather: Dry, Rain a few days ago

Difficulty: 1 - Easy unsurfaced road, suitable for a novice on road tyres.

Status: Byway

Source: OS Map

Restrictions: None

Notes: SU539815/SU549812 is part of the "official" Ridgeway. Basically all the same chalk/loose stone/potholes.
 
SU552804 looking toward the farm and SU555805. Behind the first row of trees in the backgroun is the private track I took by mistake earlier.
 

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SU552804 looking toward SU550803
 

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SU552804 looking toward SU549812
 

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SU546809 looking toward SU544810
 

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SU549812 looking toward SU552804 (on the right). To the left is the Ridgeway leading back to Streatley
 

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