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West Midlands Region

Stratford-On-Avon

Gallows Hill Viewpoint – Ditchedge Lane Descent loop from Long Compton

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Stratford-On-Avon

Gallows Hill Viewpoint – Ditchedge Lane Descent loop from Long Compton

Moderate

4.0

(3)

5

riders

Gallows Hill Viewpoint – Ditchedge Lane Descent loop from Long Compton

02:56

38.3km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.9 km for 56 m

After 18.5 km for 286 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.65 km

Dark Lane Coppice

Forest

2

6.12 km

Cherington Arms

Highlight • Pub

Lovely village pub with large restaurant and large well kept garden. Really good homemade Venison pie and a good selection of ales with welcoming owners and staff.

Tip by

3

13.3 km

La Tradition French Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Bakery serving a range of pastries.
Opening hours:
Tuesday 9am–1:30pm
Wednesday 9am–1:30pm
Thursday 9am–1:30pm
Friday 9am–1:30pm
Saturday 9am–1:30pm
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed

Tip by

4

13.9 km

The George Inn, Brailes

Highlight • Restaurant

The George Inn at Brailes is a traditional 16th century Cotswold pub that serves up a delicious range of traditional and continental food and local Hooky beers. The pub has …

Tip by

5

14.0 km

St George's Church

Highlight • Other

Gorgeous churches are tucked away along this route. This one is a gem.

Tip by

6

18.8 km

Bridleway Through Bluebell Wood

Highlight • Forest

Surface firm in spring, though used by horses

Tip by

7

19.4 km

Gallows Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the valley. Unfortunately something went wrong with my gps-photo-sync so the photo from here appears at the bottom of the hill at Traitors Ford.

Tip by

8

19.6 km

Ditchedge Lane Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Epic descent from Gallows Hill to Traitors Ford - make sure your teeth are well glued in.

Tip by

9

22.3 km

Traitor's Ford

Highlight • River

B

38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

10.2 km

8.39 km

4.79 km

531 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

9.92 km

8.57 km

4.22 km

2.65 km

399 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

7°C

12 %

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