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Continue past Ettington Business Park and through a wooded area towards the top of the hill. As the road begins to descend turn right onto a bridleway, descending on a wide vehicle track. This off-road section continues for just over 2.5km to Halford village. At a clearing, bend right then left and enjoy a continuing descent on a reasonable vehicle track. This fades somewhat after a dip; continue straight ahead through the fields, heading between two sets of oak trees to a slight summit.

The bridleway to Halford runs between a couple of pairs of oaks

Shortly after this, cross a faint field boundary and descend rightwards. An awkward rut appears on the descent; this section to the bottom of the dip may prove challenging, even in dry conditions, to those new to off-road riding. Should you need to dismount, don’t despair – this doesn’t last at all long! You may have to fight, very briefly, through the sometimes-overgrown vegetation in the bottom of the dip; the way then eases as you rise back to the general field level. Once up this rise, bend left, following the edge of fields. (Do not go straight ahead to descend steeply towards the river.)