This loop takes you up quite a steep hill out of Helmdon with some great views of the old railway viaduct
Directions
- Start by going up Pavillions Way to Halse Road, before turning right at the mini roundabout, then following the road to the right onto Bridgewater Road
- Take the second left onto Ellesmere Road and turn left at the end onto Radstone Road
- Continue along Radstone road for a few miles, past the new build houses and into the countryside. The road gets a bit narrow in places so take care of other vehicles on the road
- There will be an uphill section before reaching the cross roads with the B4525. Cross over and contiune straight into Helmdon
- Continue through Helmdon, past the school, then take the left fork just after the bridge, towards Sulgrave
- This road gets a bit steep here but try and keep a look out for the old railway viaduct on your left
- Continue along through Sulgrave and out the other side, before reaching a junction with the main road. Here you need to take a left and a left again, heading towards Marston St Lawrence
- You will come to a cross roads with the B4525 again where you will need to cross over. There is a good downhill section here where you can really get up some speed
- At the end of the road, turn right into Marston St Lawrence and follow the road through the village
- As you leave Marston St Lawrence, the main road continues right, but take the single track road to the left. This will take you over a stone bridge and back to the main road again
- Turn right at the main road and left at the next junction, taking you back to Halse
- Continue along this road, all the way back to Brackley, turning right at the mini roundabout and back on to Pavillions Way and back to the Leisure Centre
Places To Stop
- The Star Inn or Sulgrave Manor in Sulgrave