Reference: B2
Grid Ref: 138018
Grid Ref: 145023
Description: Climbs from the junction with B3 and B4 into Weeford Park wood. The north end can get moderately muddy in places. As it enters Weeford Park wood it drops sharply and then climbs again. This section through the trees can get very muddy and is often churned up by vehicles. Exiting the woods it drops down to the A38. At this point, to follow the track, go through the gate and follow the track north that runs on the east side of the fence for the A38. This ends opposite the start of the B29 track at the quarry entrance. Weeford Park woods are private land and leaving the bridle way is prohibited.

Reference: B4
Grid Ref: 148022
Grid Ref: 145023
Description: The section of this path from the junction with B1 and B5, up to the gate past the farm yard is a foot path so please dismount and push your bike. From here it climbs on a good farm track, levels out and joins B2 and B3.

Reference: B5
Grid Ref: 148022
Grid Ref: 156028
Description: This track is classified as ‘Other route with public access’. From the junction with B1 and B4 it is a metalled track that climbs up to the woods and then drops steeply down on a metalled, but often muddy road. At the bottom of the hill is a wide but shallow ford with a bed of pebbles, this is easily crossable on a bike. From here it becomes a minor road up to the A5.

Reference: B3
Grid Ref: 138018
Grid Ref: 140037
Description: Slopes from the south end down to the north. A wide farm track with the odd rut and a few stony sections. Moderately muddy in the winter and some loose dry sand in the summer. Watch out for horses at the north end as there are stables here.

Reference: B9
Grid Ref: 124009
Grid Ref: 125018
Description: Southern end runs across a crop field and can be extremely muddy. Northern end runs along the edge of grass fields and can be hard going in the long grass but mostly dry.

Reference: B8
Grid Ref: 118017
Grid Ref: 125019
Description: ‘Other route with public access’. Metalled surface. Goes down hill from west to east.

Reference: B7
Grid Ref: 125019
Grid Ref: 128024
Description: From the west, climbs steeply up the side of a field then drops to a gate. This section is normally dry and good going. On the other side of the gate it skirts the edge of the field along some woods to another gate. The section just before this gate is often extremely boggy and may well entail a bit of paddling. Though the gate a woodland path takes you to the junction with B29 and B6.

Reference: B6
Grid Ref: 128024
Grid Ref: 129033
Description: From the southern end the junction with B7 and B29 there is a short gravel climb, which can be a bit loose in the dry up to a wide gravel track. This track then turns into a wide dirt track as it drops down to the road.

Reference: B29
Grid Ref: 128024
Grid Ref: 136020
Description: A single track climbs into the woods from the west end junction with B7 and B6. A lovely scenic track round a pool, through the woods. At the east end it passes over and then around the quarry, joining with the A38 via the quarry main entrace (look out for trucks turning).

Reference: B11
Grid Ref: 155035
Grid Ref: 154048
Description: From the south, starts as track for the quarry (look out for quarry lorries). Turns left just after the first building on left go between building and fence and then up slightly into the field on to the right side of the small patch of wood land that separates the fields. Track can be over grown between the building and the field. The track on the field edge is a little soft beware rabbit holes. Approached farm on right side of garage and joins B12.

Reference: B12
Grid Ref: 149039
Grid Ref: 154050
Description: A good quality farm track. Rises slightly from south.

Reference: B13
Grid Ref: 154050
Grid Ref: 169050
Description: Rises from west until it comes to the quarry road at 162048. This section of the track is a good dirt track initially but then can get quite wet with a couple of long wide puddles. After the water it has a good surface of small round stones. At the quarry, either cross the quarry road and onto the marked bridleway section or follow the quarry road itself that runs next to the bridleway. The bridleway can be a little tricky to ride as it is surfaced with smooth round stones – if you make it down the hill you will probably bog down trying to climb up the other side. The bridleway re-joins the quarry road to drop down to the main road opposite Hopswas woods.

Reference: B14
Grid Ref: 148051
Grid Ref: 154050
Description: Climbs slightly from the west. From the road follow the small lane past the houses and to the small gate at the start of the bridle track. The surface is moderate with a few large stones and a bit of a rut at the start which can catch you out if riding westward, down hill.

Reference: B15
Grid Ref: 154050
Grid Ref: 152057
Description: A sandy track which dips sharply in the middle. The bottom of the dip can get fairly muddy in the winter and is full of loose sand in the summer either way, this short section is challenging to ride.

Reference: B16
Grid Ref: 167052
Grid Ref: 159075
Description: From the south (main road) enter the woods and follow the main track that bears to the left. Initially a good forest track but can get a little sandy and soft towards the north in the summer. B17 branches to the right after about one and a quarter km. From there B16 heads out of the woods along a good sandy dirt track, down a slight drop and along the side of the firing range. It then goes diagonally across (look for a small sign) the grassy firing range and out to the road past the ‘gas’ building. Be aware that if the red flags are flying then military firing range is in use and you should not venture past the flags. Also be aware that Hopwas woods are private property and you are not allowed to leave the bridle paths.

Reference: B17
Grid Ref: 168064
Grid Ref: 168064
Description: A loop that goes from the junction with B16 through the woods to the canal and back. Going in a clockwise direction, a brief climb on a stone surfaced track leads onto a very muddy track over the hill and then down (still a little muddy but fast) to the canal. Continuing clock wise, a steep slightly metalled climb then a less severe down hill on a good surface back to B17. Be aware that if the red flags are flying then military firing range is in use and you should not venture past the flags. Also be aware that Hopwas woods are private property and you are not allowed to leave the bridle paths.

Reference: B19
Grid Ref: 179051
Grid Ref: 174080
Description: Birmingham and Frazeley Canal tow path. Mostly good surface on the east bank. Entry to Hopwas woods at 179056 by crossing the bridge. Please be courteous to anglers and other canal users. Also, note, that in theory you should have a permit for cycling on canals, available from British Waterways (however, I’ve never been asked to produce mine and have never heard of anyone being asked either).

Reference: B18
Grid Ref: 174080
Grid Ref: 160075
Description: No description available at this time.

Reference: B21
Grid Ref: 133052
Grid Ref: 148051
Description: A good single track path, however, it can get very overgrown in the summer. Comes out on to the sometimes busy A38T dual carriage way at the west end, where you can walk northwards, along the wide grass verge, for a few metres and then cross (taking extreme care) to the central reservation and then to the other side and continue along B26.

Reference: B22
Grid Ref: 151058
Grid Ref: 145071
Description: From the north, a series of good track running along field edges with plenty of gates to open and close behind you. Opens up onto a sandy track further south before becoming a single track through some woods to the road. Be careful at the southern exit as it comes out along a track that is often used for the entrance to car boot sales in the adjacent field.

Reference: B24
Grid Ref: 145071
Grid Ref: 146073
Description: Short well surfaced track from road to junction of B22, B23 and B25.

Reference: B23
Grid Ref: 145071
Grid Ref: 138081
Description: From the road to the north, drops across a grassy field to the junction of B22, B24 and B25.

Reference: B25
Grid Ref: 145071
Grid Ref: 129068
Description: From the east, starts as a good farm track, after about 1km it drops down a hill through the woods and joins a surfaced farm track to the sometimes busy A38T dual carriage way where care should be taken.

Reference: B20
Grid Ref: 160080
Grid Ref: 150078
Description: A sandy but good wide track that dips slightly from the east. Be careful passing the buildings half way along as they keep large fair ground vehicles here.

Reference: B26
Grid Ref: 132054
Grid Ref: 123059
Description: No description available at this time.

Reference: B27
Grid Ref: 123059
Grid Ref: 120060
Description: Although the signs are still there, this bridleway has been closed.

Reference: B28
Grid Ref: 120060
Grid Ref: 114065
Description: The eastern part of this bridle way (from the foot path to the A38 is no longer a right of way.